Nonprofit Controller: Grants, GAAP & Audit Readiness

TEXAS LEGAL SERVICES CENTER; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Legal Services Center seeks a Controller to lead essential financial and accounting functions, including close, reporting cycles, audit support, and grant invoicing. The role emphasizes accuracy, ethics, and adherence to confidentiality within a nonprofit setting.

The Controller will ensure GAAP compliance, manage grant accounting, and work with leadership to meet deadlines and optimize cash flow. This full-time, on-site position is based in Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel and pivot tables for reporting and analysis.
• Strong planning, organization and time management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn in-house financial and grant management systems.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor and staff invoices for payment and maintain supporting documents.
• Manage monthly AP accruals and general ledger accuracy.
• Ensure GAAP and grant regulatory compliance across functions.
• Coordinate year-end audit readiness and internal controls improvement.
• Reconcile bank statements and monitor grant expenditures.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Pivot tables

Planning skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAGE-MIP Accounting Software

Job description

Texas Legal Services Center seeks a Controller to lead essential financial and accounting functions, including close, reporting cycles, audit support, and grant invoicing. The role emphasizes accuracy, ethics, and adherence to confidentiality within a nonprofit setting.

The Controller will ensure GAAP compliance, manage grant accounting, and work with leadership to meet deadlines and optimize cash flow. This full-time, on-site position is based in Austin, TX.