Nonprofit Controller — Strategic Finance Leader

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) seeks a Controller with nonprofit industry experience for its Client Accounting and Advisory Service (CAAS). The role is based in Milwaukee/Wauwatosa, Racine, or Madison, WI, and focuses on strengthening internal controls and financial strategy for nonprofit clients.

Responsibilities include budgeting, financial statements, KPI monitoring, staff leadership, and regular board communications. Travel to client sites is frequent.

Qualifications

• Degree and professional background required; CPA preferred but not required.
• 7+ years of accounting/finance experience, nonprofit experience highly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal control policies and procedures for budget, cash, and accounting activities.
• Coordinate financial planning, budgeting, procurement, and investment activities; prepare financial information.
• Prepare and direct financial statements, KPI reports, and regulatory reports as needed.
• Advise management on financial objectives, policies, and actions; communicate with boards and investors.

Skills

Nonprofit experience

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) seeks a Controller with nonprofit industry experience for its Client Accounting and Advisory Service (CAAS). The role is based in Milwaukee/Wauwatosa, Racine, or Madison, WI, and focuses on strengthening internal controls and financial strategy for nonprofit clients.

Responsibilities include budgeting, financial statements, KPI monitoring, staff leadership, and regular board communications. Travel to client sites is frequent.