Senior Financial Controller — Nonprofit Finance Leader

Womens Home Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

401(k) with match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

The Women's Home in Houston, TX seeks a Financial Controller to lead the organization’s accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls for mission-driven operations.

You will partner with senior leadership to provide timely financial analysis, budgeting support, and reliable information for strategic decisions, while overseeing grant and contracting accounting and the finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or CMA designation preferred but not required.
• Minimum of five years of accounting or finance experience, including at least two years in a leadership role.
• Experience supervising accounting staff.
• Nonprofit accounting knowledge required.
• Proficiency with Blackbaud Financial Edge and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, grant billing, and monthly financial reporting.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with journal entries, reconciliations, and management reports.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting policies; ensure GAAP compliance.
• Administer Blackbaud Financial Edge and support systems; manage data integrity and reporting.
• Oversee grant, contract, and contribution accounting and donor-restricted funds.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and cash management.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team development

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA (preferred)

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge

ADP

Ramp

Job description

The Women's Home in Houston, TX seeks a Financial Controller to lead the organization’s accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls for mission-driven operations.

You will partner with senior leadership to provide timely financial analysis, budgeting support, and reliable information for strategic decisions, while overseeing grant and contracting accounting and the finance team.