Nonprofit Controller: Fund & Endowment Accounting Lead

Alaska Community Foundation; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alaska Community Foundation seeks a Controller to lead daily accounting operations, own the monthly and quarterly close, and ensure GAAP and nonprofit ASC 958 compliance across a multi-fund portfolio totaling about $300 million.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and supervising the accounting team, the Controller will strengthen internal controls, coordinate audits, and partner with Development on fund documentation and donor-facing reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; CPA preferred.
• Seven to ten years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Minimum of three to five years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, or endowment accounting.
• Familiarity with fund accounting software and investment reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting operations including general ledger and payroll.
• Own the accounting close calendar, close checklist, and preparation of close packages.
• Maintain internal controls over financial reporting and cash management.
• Coordinate audits and assist with Form 990 and state filings as needed.
• Lead accounting staff, drive process improvements, and collaborate cross-functionally.

Skills

Accounting experience

Supervisory experience

CPA licensure

Nonprofit accounting

Fund accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA licensure (preferred)

Tools

Fund accounting software

Investment reporting systems

Job description

The Alaska Community Foundation seeks a Controller to lead daily accounting operations, own the monthly and quarterly close, and ensure GAAP and nonprofit ASC 958 compliance across a multi-fund portfolio totaling about $300 million.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and supervising the accounting team, the Controller will strengthen internal controls, coordinate audits, and partner with Development on fund documentation and donor-facing reporting.