Strategic Nonprofit Comptroller for Grants & Reporting

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in the United States seeks a Comptroller to lead financial operations across DHQ, corps, and programs. You will oversee budgeting, accounting, and reporting, ensuring strong internal controls and grant compliance while partnering with program leadership to steward resources.

Responsibilities include GAAP financial statements, audit support, and mentoring the finance team, with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with approved budgets and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• CPA, CMA or Master's degree preferred but not required.
• 3–5 years accounting experience, ideally in a nonprofit with multiple grants.
• Experience with city/county/state/federal funding streams preferred.
• Supervisory experience in AP/AR or accounting roles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Regular budget consolidation and financial reporting oversight.
• Cash flow management, debt management and collection coordination.
• GAAP-based monthly, quarterly and annual statements preparation.
• Develops and monitors reporting systems and internal controls.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable teams and treasury activities.
• Support grant accounting, compliance and Uniform Guidance adherence.
• Assist with audits and funder monitoring; provide financial analysis.
• Lead finance staff coaching and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Nonprofit finance

Internal controls

Audit prep

Communication

Analytical

Organizational

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

CPA/CMA or Master's preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office 365

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in the United States seeks a Comptroller to lead financial operations across DHQ, corps, and programs. You will oversee budgeting, accounting, and reporting, ensuring strong internal controls and grant compliance while partnering with program leadership to steward resources.

Responsibilities include GAAP financial statements, audit support, and mentoring the finance team, with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with approved budgets and