Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

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Nonprofit / Education | $170k Base | Hybrid (NY / CT / RI)

We’re partnering with a mission‑driven, multi‑entity nonprofit organization to identify a Controller who can step into a visible, high‑impact leadership role reporting directly to the CFO. This is an opportunity to join a stable but evolving finance organization — audits dikkat are clean, the accounting and payroll teams are strong, and leadership is looking for someone who can both lead people well and drive smart, strategic change.

• Direct line to a new, engaged CFO who is focused on strengthening finance as a strategic partner
• Oversight of a large, established team with the opportunity to elevate processes and service levels
• Complex, meaningful work across multiple legal entities in a $350M organization
• Mission‑driven environment with real visibility across the organization
• Hybrid work model with regional flexibility (NY, CT, or RI)
• Comprehensive benefits including an organization‑wide shutdown between Christmas and New Years’

• Lead all accounting operations, including monthly and year‑end close, financial reporting, and compliance
• Oversee დაზ accounting, Accounts Payable, and Payroll teams (approximately 13 total staff, 3 direct reports)
• Own the audit process end‑to‑end and maintain consistently clean audit outcomes
• Partner closely with the CFO and senior leaders to provide clear, timely financial insights
• Improve workflows, customer service, and cross‑functional collaboration across finance
• Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes, and controls across a complex, multi‑entity structure

• Active CPA is required
• Prior Controller experience｠within a nonprofit organization (K–12 or education strongly preferred)
• Strong people leadership skills – someone who can coach, develop, and manage experienced teams
• Comfortable operating independently and influencing across the organization
• Strategic thinker who can act as a change agent, not just maintain the status quo
• Experience leading audits, managing close calendars, and working in complex environments

• Base salary: $170,258
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan with match, and generous PTO
• Hybrid work schedule with regular in‑person collaboration

• Director

• Full‑time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries:
  Accounting

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