Nonprofit Controller
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Protect financial integrity and insight
Nonprofit Controller Jobs
Find nonprofit Controller jobs focused on close, reporting, controls, audit, grants accounting, compliance and the financial systems leaders rely on.
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Career possibilities
Roles found across mission-driven organizations
Assistant Controller
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
Director of Accounting
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Accounting Manager
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
Finance Controller
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Controller and Operations Director
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
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What to evaluate before applying
Titles vary across nonprofits, foundations, schools, healthcare organizations and associations. Read the responsibilities carefully and compare reporting relationships, decision authority, team size, resources and the outcomes expected during the first year.
- Experience with month-end close and reporting
- Experience with internal controls and audit readiness
- Experience with restricted-fund and grant accounting
- Experience with accounting systems and team leadership
1. Scope
Understand ownership and priorities.
2. Evidence
Prepare relevant accomplishments.
3. Mission
Connect experience to the work.
4. Questions
Assess support and expectations.
For employers
Reach professionals who understand this work
Describe the mission, actual responsibilities, reporting structure, compensation, location expectations and measures of success. Specific postings help qualified professionals recognize where they can contribute.
Post this type of roleView posting optionsRelated strengths
- Month-end close and reporting
- Internal controls and audit readiness
- Restricted-fund and grant accounting
- Accounting systems and team leadership
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Nonprofit Controller Jobs on Foundation List
Beyond Housing
Sep.
Israel Policy Forum
Sep.
Confidential Nonprofit Organization
Aug.
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
Aug.
Chief Financial Officer
A Full-time Job
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
Aug.
Controller
A Full-time Job
Meals on Wheels People
Aug.
Controller - CPA
A Full-time Job
LifeLink Foundation, Inc.
Aug.
Director of Finance
A Full-time Job
Jackson County Mental Health Fund
Aug.
Senior Accounting and Budget Manager
A Full-time Job
Stand for Children
Aug.
Director, Specialized Accounting
A Full-time Job
Nonprofit Finance Fund
Jul.
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
What types of organizations hire for nonprofit controller jobs?
Opportunities may be available with nonprofits, foundations, schools, healthcare organizations and associations. The exact title and scope vary by organization.
How should candidates evaluate nonprofit controller jobs?
Compare the responsibilities, reporting relationship, authority, resources, location requirements and measures of success rather than relying on the title alone.
How can employers attract qualified candidates?
Use a clear title, explain the mission and priorities, publish compensation and location expectations, and describe what successful work will look like.