Strategic Nonprofit Controller

Louisville Ballet; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Paid time off

Parking

401(k)

Job summary

The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH seeks a Controller to lead the organization's accounting operations and manage a small finance team. You will own the general ledger, payroll, AP/AR, and monthly close, delivering audit-ready statements and cash forecasts to inform leadership and the Board.

You'll strengthen internal controls, apply nonprofit GAAP, and collaborate with department heads to align program funding with budget, forecasts, and strategic priorities while supporting fundraising and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field; CPA preferred.
• At least seven years of progressive accounting experience in nonprofit settings.
• Strong nonprofit accounting knowledge including donor restrictions and Form 990.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online or a comparable accounting system; excellent Excel/Google Sheets skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll accounting, journal entries and monthly close.
• Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements for nonprofit reporting and donor-restriction accounting.
• Maintain allocations among program services, management and fundraising and ensure consistent reporting.
• Coordinate annual audits, collaborate with the Finance Committee and external auditors.
• Develop rolling cash flow forecasts and budget-to-actual analyses for leadership.

Skills

Excel/Google Sheets

Nonprofit accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH seeks a Controller to lead the organization's accounting operations and manage a small finance team. You will own the general ledger, payroll, AP/AR, and monthly close, delivering audit-ready statements and cash forecasts to inform leadership and the Board.

You'll strengthen internal controls, apply nonprofit GAAP, and collaborate with department heads to align program funding with budget, forecasts, and strategic priorities while supporting fundraising and