Remote Client Controller | Nonprofit Finance Partner

Whittle Strategic Accounting; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work environment

Health and dental insurance

401k with 4% match

Wellness stipend

Generous PTO

Job summary

Whittle Strategic Accounting seeks a Client Controller to bridge Client Service Managers and Client CFOs, delivering GAAP-compliant reporting, insightful analysis, and strategic budgeting for multiple nonprofit-focused clients. You will guide, mentor, and review client work while expanding your leadership role within a remote-friendly environment.

The role emphasizes strong client communication, advanced Excel and QuickBooks Online expertise, and collaboration with CFOs on forecasting, planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in public accounting, client accounting/advisory services, or a comparable multi-client accounting environment.
• Expert-level QuickBooks Online knowledge, including experience with integrations and connected applications; QuickBooks Online certification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with detailed budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and presenting financial results to clients.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with cloud-based accounting and business technology.
• Experience managing multiple client engagements and competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience working in a remote environment with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated experience managing client relationships.
• Working knowledge of tax matters relevant to client accounting and financial reporting.
• Nonprofit accounting and audit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly close work and financial statements prepared by Client Service Managers to ensure timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Provide technical guidance, review feedback, and mentorship to Client Service Managers to strengthen accounting knowledge, improve the quality of client work, and support their continued professional development.
• Analyze financial results to identify trends, variances, unusual activity, risks, and opportunities, translating findings into meaningful insights for clients and Client CFOs.
• Build strong, high-touch client relationships through frequent, proactive communication and serve as a trusted financial partner who understands each client's operations, priorities, and financial needs.
• Review and present financial statements to clients in a clear and meaningful manner, helping clients understand their financial results and what those results mean for their organization.
• Lead the development of detailed client budgets and forecasts and support ongoing forecasting, cash flow analysis, and financial planning.
• Manage priorities, deadlines, and deliverables across multiple client engagements while maintaining responsiveness, accuracy, and a high level of client service.
• Support client onboarding, including establishing accounting processes, coordinating systems and QuickBooks Online integrations, and training clients on processes and technology.
• Collaborate with Client CFOs on financial analysis, planning initiatives, grant reporting, cash flow projects, and other client-specific projects, bringing flexibility and a problem-solving mindset to changing client needs.
• Support consistent and effective client service by identifying opportunities for process improvement, coordinating with external tax providers and auditors as needed, monitoring engagement scope, and supporting firmwide accounting processes.

Skills

QuickBooks Online

Advanced Excel

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Remote work experience

Client relationship mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Whittle Strategic Accounting seeks a Client Controller to bridge Client Service Managers and Client CFOs, delivering GAAP-compliant reporting, insightful analysis, and strategic budgeting for multiple nonprofit-focused clients. You will guide, mentor, and review client work while expanding your leadership role within a remote-friendly environment.

The role emphasizes strong client communication, advanced Excel and QuickBooks Online expertise, and collaboration with CFOs on forecasting, planning,