Senior Nonprofit Controller — Grants, Budgets & Compliance

Walrath Recruiting, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K / Match

Job summary

Walrath Recruiting, Inc. is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting operations, monthly and year-end close, and financial reporting. This full-time, permanent role partners with executives to guide budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management.

You will supervise finance staff, manage grants and restricted funds, ensure compliance, and coordinate audits and regulatory filings. Strong GAAP knowledge for nonprofits and excellent communication are essential; in-office schedule is M-F 8am–5pm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting or financial management experience.
• Strong Controller-level experience in general ledger management, financial reporting, budgeting, and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting, grants, restricted funds, and cost allocation.
• Experience supervising staff and preparing for audits.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm
• In-Person
• PTO
• 401K / Match

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, monthly and year-end closing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Lead annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and cash-flow management.
• Provide financial guidance to executive leadership, department leaders, and the Board.
• Manage grant reporting, restricted funds, and financial compliance.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and internal controls.
• Supervise finance staff and coordinate annual audits and regulatory filings.
• Improve accounting processes, financial systems, and reporting procedures.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Internal controls

Grant reporting

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Walrath Recruiting, Inc. is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting operations, monthly and year-end close, and financial reporting. This full-time, permanent role partners with executives to guide budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management.

You will supervise finance staff, manage grants and restricted funds, ensure compliance, and coordinate audits and regulatory filings. Strong GAAP knowledge for nonprofits and excellent communication are essential; in-office schedule is M-F 8am–5pm.