Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Smith Arnold Partners provided pay range

This range is provided by Smith Arnold Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$/yr - $/yr

Non profit Organization looking for an experienced Controller-level professional to join the senior finance team with a multi-hundred-million-dollar endowment and a complex, dynamic operation.

This is a highly visible, strategic role reporting directly to the Director of Finance, blending hands‑on accounting leadership with organization wide partnership and process innovation.

Title:
Controller

• Overseeing all accounting operations, general ledger, month/year‑end close, and audit preparation
• Leading budget development, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial literacy initiatives across departments
• Managing restricted/endowment funds, gift reconciliation, and due‑to/from activity
• Supervising and developing a small accounting team (AP/AR, staff accountants)
• Driving system improvements and integrations (GL, billing, procurement, reporting tools)
• Preparing GAAP‑compliant financial reporting and dashboards for leadership and Board
• Supporting treasury, compliance (including Form 990), and long‑range financial planning

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required – no exceptions)
• Minimum 5–7+ years progressive accounting experience in a nonprofit environment
• Prior supervisory experience and proven team leadership
• Deep knowledge of nonprofit GAAP and fund accounting
• Experience with modern cloud‑based accounting platforms and advanced Excel
• Exceptional accuracy, analytical skills, and ability to translate financial data for non‑finance audiences
• Warm, collaborative style with a service mindset and commitment to the values of a residential academic community

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Finance

Non‑profit Organizations

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Smith Arnold Partners by 2x