Nonprofit Controller | Grants & Financial Operations

Oklahoma City Chamber Of Commerce; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Team OKC seeks a Controller to lead the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls for the Olympic Games project in Oklahoma City. You will manage close processes, grant accounting, and compliance while partnering with leadership and external auditors.

Must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and nonprofit accounting experience; CPA preferred. Advanced Excel and strong communication skills are essential in this highly organized, detail-oriented role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; CPA preferred.
• Controller, accounting manager, or senior accounting experience required, including financial reporting, reconciliations, close processes, and internal controls.
• Experience with nonprofit financial reporting, restricted funds, grant accounting, grant compliance, and grant documentation preferred.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, audit schedules, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and supporting documentation.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, nonprofit compliance, and audit preparation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required. Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written, verbal communication skills and highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Strong facilitation, training and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to thirty pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead Team OKC’s accounting operations, including general ledger activity, month-end and year-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Oversee nonprofit accounting, restricted fund tracking, grant budgets, allowable cost documentation, reimbursement support, and grant-related financial reporting.
• Maintain strong internal controls over cash, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll-related accounting, revenue recognition, restricted funds, grant activity, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements, budget-to-actual reports, variance analysis, cash flow updates, audit schedules, and supporting documentation for leadership and external stakeholders.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate actuals, historical trends, grant and restricted fund information, and variance explanations.
• Experience with large scale ERP systems.
• Must possess excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Must have solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong facilitation, training and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

General Ledger

Financial Reporting

Internal Controls

Grant Accounting

Nonprofit Accounting

Communication Skills

ERP Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Team OKC seeks a Controller to lead the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls for the Olympic Games project in Oklahoma City. You will manage close processes, grant accounting, and compliance while partnering with leadership and external auditors.

Must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and nonprofit accounting experience; CPA preferred. Advanced Excel and strong communication skills are essential in this highly organized, detail-oriented role.