Nonprofit Controller: Lead Financial Ops & Strategy

Northern Nevada HOPES; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance

Life insurance options

3 weeks of PTO in your first year

12 paid holidays annually

Paid Parental Leave (after 12 months)

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Northern Nevada HOPES is seeking a Controller to oversee day-to-day financial operations, lead a team of accountants, and ensure timely, accurate reporting for the organization and its subsidiaries. The role emphasizes nonprofit and healthcare finance expertise and strong internal controls.

You will partner with executive leadership to drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy while reinforcing compliance, integrity, and high-quality financial management across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading organizational accounting functions.
• Proven ability to oversee general ledger, month-end close, budgeting, audit coordination, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations for the organization and subsidiaries.
• Lead and develop a team of accountants; supervise staff and performance.
• Manage payroll, accounting, reporting and budgeting activities.
• Coordinate audits and ensure compliance with nonprofit/healthcare finance standards.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights for executive leadership.

Skills

Financial leadership

Staff supervision

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Audit coordination

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA license

Master's in accounting or business

Tools

Fund accounting software

General ledger systems

Job description

Northern Nevada HOPES is seeking a Controller to oversee day-to-day financial operations, lead a team of accountants, and ensure timely, accurate reporting for the organization and its subsidiaries. The role emphasizes nonprofit and healthcare finance expertise and strong internal controls.

You will partner with executive leadership to drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy while reinforcing compliance, integrity, and high-quality financial management across the organization.