Strategic Nonprofit Controller | GAAP & Grants

Stryker Corporation; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Central City Opera House Association (CCOHA) seeks a Controller to manage day-to-day financial operations and ensure accurate, timely reporting in a nonprofit setting. You will supervise payroll, AP/AR, general ledger, and restricted funds tracking, while supporting annual audits and donor reporting requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on execution, process improvement, and strong internal controls. You will report to the President & CEO and collaborate with the Compliance Officer/Interim CFO

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in accounting or finance, with increasing responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and fund accounting principles.
• Experience with accounting software systems (QuickBooks or similar).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial records in GAAP compliant, nonprofit standards.
• Track and manage restricted funds and ensure donor reporting requirements.
• Prepare monthly financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flows).
• Support annual audits with schedules and auditor requests; ensure timely responses.
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance and assist with variance analysis and forecasting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Central City Opera House Association (CCOHA) seeks a Controller to manage day-to-day financial operations and ensure accurate, timely reporting in a nonprofit setting. You will supervise payroll, AP/AR, general ledger, and restricted funds tracking, while supporting annual audits and donor reporting requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on execution, process improvement, and strong internal controls. You will report to the President & CEO and collaborate with the Compliance Officer/Interim CFO