Nonprofit Controller — Lead Accounting & Compliance

Leoforce; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Leoforce, a well‑established nonprofit organization in the Atlanta area, seeks a Controller to lead day‑to‑day accounting operations, financial reporting, close, audit, compliance, and accounting team management.

The role requires CPA credentials, nonprofit GAAP expertise, and strong leadership of a four‑person team. You will partner with CFO/CAO and senior leaders to strengthen internal controls and multi‑fund reporting.

Qualifications

• CPA required; nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or closely related field.
• Nonprofit GAAP knowledge (ASC 958) and fund accounting experience.
• Staff management experience with leadership skills.
• Experience with multi-program or multi-fund organizations.
• Strong audit, close, and financial reporting expertise.
• Excellent communication with non-financial leaders.
• Advanced Excel skills; Sage Intacct experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including AP, AR, general ledger, banking, reconciliations, and cash management.
• Lead monthly and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare internal financial statements, budget variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, FASB guidance, internal controls, and organizational policies.
• Manage accounting for restricted funds, allocations, and multi-program activity.
• Lead annual financial audit and 403(b) audit processes.
• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors and prepare audit schedules / PBC items.
• Oversee federal and state reporting requirements, including Forms 5500, sales tax, and excise tax filings.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow projections, and financial analysis.
• Supervise, develop, and mentor a four-person accounting team.
• Partner with department directors and senior leadership as a finance resource.
• Support process improvement, system optimization, accounting workflows, and data integrity.
• Serve as a key accounting system administrator and finance systems contact.

Skills

Staff management

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Communication

GAAP knowledge

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA credential

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Leoforce, a well‑established nonprofit organization in the Atlanta area, seeks a Controller to lead day‑to‑day accounting operations, financial reporting, close, audit, compliance, and accounting team management.

The role requires CPA credentials, nonprofit GAAP expertise, and strong leadership of a four‑person team. You will partner with CFO/CAO and senior leaders to strengthen internal controls and multi‑fund reporting.