On-Site Tucson Nonprofit Controller – Grants Expert

Now CFO, Llc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Now CFO, Llc. in Tucson, AZ seeks an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations for a nonprofit. The role focuses on grants management, compliance with 2 CFR, GAAP, and audit readiness across multiple funding sources.

The position is on-site in Tucson, requiring full-time availability and strong leadership. The ideal candidate has 7–10 years nonprofit accounting experience, 5+ years in federal/state grant accounting, and proficiency in Excel and accounting software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or closely related field.
• 7–10 years progressive accounting experience, including nonprofit emphasis.
• 5+ years direct Federal/State grant accounting and compliance experience.
• Experience managing multiple government grants with varying funding restrictions and reporting requirements.
• Strong nonprofit GAAP, fund accounting, and cost allocation understanding.
• Experience preparing for and managing annual financial statement audits and Federal Single Audits.
• Experience preparing grant financial reports and budget-to-actual analyses.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting/financial reporting software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations: general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Ensure nonprofit accounting standards and grant compliance.
• Maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee cash flow, reconciliations, and balance sheets.
• Develop and monitor organization and department budgets.
• Provide financial analysis to executive leadership and Board.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Grant reporting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Now CFO, Llc. in Tucson, AZ seeks an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations for a nonprofit. The role focuses on grants management, compliance with 2 CFR, GAAP, and audit readiness across multiple funding sources.

The position is on-site in Tucson, requiring full-time availability and strong leadership. The ideal candidate has 7–10 years nonprofit accounting experience, 5+ years in federal/state grant accounting, and proficiency in Excel and accounting software.