Nonprofit Controller — Strategic Finance Leader

GO-HR; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid after 30 days

Leadership Team participation

Board interaction opportunities

Job summary

Advocacy and Protective Services, Inc. (APSI Ohio) in Columbus, Ohio seeks a Controller to lead nonprofit financial operations, budget oversight, and reporting.

The role partners with the Executive Director and Leadership Team and works closely with the Finance Committee and Board to safeguard financial health and support APSI’s mission. The position is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with hybrid eligibility after 30 days and travel as needed statewide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Progressive accounting and financial leadership experience.
• Experience in a mission-driven nonprofit or comparable organization.
• Experience working directly with a Board of Trustees, Finance Committee, or similar governance body.
• Knowledge of nonprofit financial management, including grants, contracts, compliance, audits, and internal controls.
• Experience presenting financial information to executives, Board members, and nonfinancial audiences.
• Supervisory experience
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills
• Excellent communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills
• A strategic, collaborative, and continuous-improvement mindset

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, cash flow, financial reporting, reconciliations, and fiscal oversight
• Oversee payroll, accounts payable/receivable, banking, investments, and purchasing
• Manage nonprofit financial reporting related to grants, contracts, audits, and Form 990 preparation
• Maintain effective internal controls and financial policies and procedures
• Serve as the lead staff partner to the Finance Committee and participate in Board meetings
• Translate financial information into clear insights for leadership and Board members
• Partner with the Executive Director and Leadership Team on organizational priorities and opportunities
• Supervise and support the Fiscal Assistant
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes, reporting, and controls

Skills

Nonprofit leadership

Board interaction

Financial reporting

Supervisory

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Advocacy and Protective Services, Inc. (APSI Ohio) in Columbus, Ohio seeks a Controller to lead nonprofit financial operations, budget oversight, and reporting.

The role partners with the Executive Director and Leadership Team and works closely with the Finance Committee and Board to safeguard financial health and support APSI’s mission. The position is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with hybrid eligibility after 30 days and travel as needed statewide.