Manager/Controller - Outsourced Accounting Services (Nonprofit)

Overview

This fully remote role is for an Accounting Manager/Controller with Nonprofit Industry experience to join the Outsourced Accounting & CFO practice. The team works collaboratively with clients to support organizational transformation—helping mitigate risk, address challenges, meet deadlines, and support workforce needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, budgets, and reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for areas such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Coordinate and direct financial planning, budgeting, procurement, and/or investment activities for all or part of an organization; prepare financial information.
• Monitor ratios and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff; recommend and implement actions.
• Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
• Communicate regularly with boards, bankers, investors, constituents, etc.; may include preparing for and/or hosting board presentations.

Requirements (Basic Qualifications)

• BA/BS degree in accounting or related field required; a combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• 6+ years of relevant accounting, audit and/or financial statements experience.
• Prior supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant experience in the Nonprofit Industry is highly preferred.
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (FASB/SFAS) or other comprehensive basis of accounting.
• Public accounting experience.
• CPA certification or exams passed.
• Accounting back-office experience.
• Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems; QuickBooks or Intacct experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with applicable software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong organization skills, goal orientation, and self-motivation.
• Ability to handle multiple client files and deadlines at one time.
• Ability to handle pressure in a positive professional manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Clear, concise communication that is considerate of others’ needs.
• Comfortable working in a technology-driven environment; ability to quickly learn, adapt, and use new software and digital tools to improve efficiency and streamline accounting processes.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and value different contributions.
• Proven success managing work and key client relationships to exceed client expectations.
• Ability to perform effectively in challenging situations in a positive professional manner.

Compensation & Benefits

• For Minnesota and Illinois, the expected salary range for this position is between $99,637 and $129,456.
• The range for the position in other geographies may vary based on market differences.
• Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Location

• Fully remote role.
• Preferred location: Baton Rouge.