Strategic Nonprofit Controller — Finance Modernization

People Architects; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

PTO and 14 paid holidays

12 weeks of paid parental leave

Employer-paid life insurance

Long-term disability

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Onsite parking

Wellness and voluntary benefit options

Job summary

People Architects, a nonprofit housing and community development organization, in Cleveland seeks a hands-on Controller to modernize financial operations for a multi-entity enterprise. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will guide an approximately 18-person accounting department through a major systems and process transformation.

The role focuses on strengthening controls, delivering timely financial reporting, and partnering across the organization to support growth and change with a culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and financial management.
• Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred. Candidates from another sector must demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to nonprofit financial stewardship.
• Demonstrated experience implementing, converting, or significantly improving an enterprise accounting system (Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT, Sage Intacct preferred; Yardi and Ramp a plus).

Responsibilities

• Direct daily accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grants accounting, cash management, reconciliations, and close activities.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, forecasts, and variance analyses for the organization and its affiliates.
• Lead the integration of new programs, entities, funding streams, and business activities into the accounting infrastructure.
• Modernize and standardize accounting processes, reduce manual and paper-based work, and create efficient workflows that can scale with the organization.
• Lead the preparation and coordination of audits and Form 990 filings for the organization and its affiliates.
• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, financial laws, grant requirements, lending and CDFI expectations, and nonprofit and affordable housing industry guidelines.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

CPA designation, active or inactive

Job description

People Architects, a nonprofit housing and community development organization, in Cleveland seeks a hands-on Controller to modernize financial operations for a multi-entity enterprise. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will guide an approximately 18-person accounting department through a major systems and process transformation.

The role focuses on strengthening controls, delivering timely financial reporting, and partnering across the organization to support growth and change with a culture