Strategic Nonprofit Controller & Finance Leader

StevenDouglas; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

StevenDouglas has been engaged to identify a Controller for a well-established nonprofit in South Florida. This role reports to senior leadership and oversees financial reporting, audit/compliance, and the development of a growing accounting team. Location is Fort Lauderdale with onsite first 90 days and hybrid thereafter.

The compensation range is $120,000 to $150,000 with comprehensive benefits. The role emphasizes partnering with leadership, communicating results to stakeholders, and

Qualifications

• 7 years of nonprofit finance or accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Business (preferred).
• CPA license or CPA candidate within 1 year of completion (preferred).
• 5 years of federal, state and local government grant funding experience.
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage Intacct, MIP Fund Accounting, QuickBooks Non-Profit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions: ledgers, AP, AR, payroll, and banking.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Monitor cash flow across funding sources.
• Lead forecasting and budgeting in collaboration with CAO.
• Prepare reports for executive leadership and board.
• Manage annual audit and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with grant and funding requirements.
• Supervise accounting staff and review work.
• Improve financial systems and reporting capabilities.
• Define departmental procedures and workflows.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Strategic partnership

Financial reporting

Education

Master’s Degree in Accounting or Business

CPA license or CPA candidate within 1 year

Tools

Sage Intacct

MIP Fund Accounting

QuickBooks Non-Profit

Job description

StevenDouglas has been engaged to identify a Controller for a well-established nonprofit in South Florida. This role reports to senior leadership and oversees financial reporting, audit/compliance, and the development of a growing accounting team. Location is Fort Lauderdale with onsite first 90 days and hybrid thereafter.

The compensation range is $120,000 to $150,000 with comprehensive benefits. The role emphasizes partnering with leadership, communicating results to stakeholders, and