Nonprofit Controller: Strategic Finance Leader (Hybrid)

One Vision; Clear Lake (IA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

One Vision in Clear Lake, Iowa is seeking a Controller to join the leadership team and oversee daily accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and planning. This role balances hands-on accounting with strategic initiatives to strengthen financial health and sustainability for the organization.

The Controller will collaborate with the CFO, manage grants and Medicaid-related revenue, ensure internal controls, coordinate audits, and provide analysis to guide organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required.
• Master's degree or MBA in Finance or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible finance or accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Ability to approach financial challenges with practical, business-focused solutions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to coach, support, and develop team members.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, accountability, and professional judgment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting, grant management, or Medicaid-funded services is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Partner with the CFO to prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor organizational budgets, analyze variances, and provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial processes to safeguard organizational assets.
• Oversee revenue recognition and financial reporting related to Medicaid, waiver services, private pay, grants, and other funding sources.
• Manage grant accounting, including tracking restricted funds and ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
• Coordinate annual financial audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Monitor cash flow and financial performance, developing forecasts to support long-term financial stability.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, operational efficiency, and organizational performance.
• Provide financial analysis and support for organizational planning and decision-making.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Integrity

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

MBA / Master's in Finance

Job description

One Vision in Clear Lake, Iowa is seeking a Controller to join the leadership team and oversee daily accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and planning. This role balances hands-on accounting with strategic initiatives to strengthen financial health and sustainability for the organization.

The Controller will collaborate with the CFO, manage grants and Medicaid-related revenue, ensure internal controls, coordinate audits, and provide analysis to guide organizational