Controller – Nonprofit & Grants Accounting

Position Overview

The Controller will also provide financial insights to leadership to support strategic planning and organizational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise 2 accounting staff and oversee daily accounting operations
• Manage AP/AR, credit card approvals, check signing, and related financial controls
• Ensure accuracy and efficiency of core accounting processes

• Lead monthly and annual close processes
• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, budgets, and management reports
• Oversee consolidated and division-level reporting across multiple entities

• Support financial operations for CVB, PAC, FOKC, Membership, and Partnerships
• Oversee pledge tracking, commissions, and ethics-related filings
• Ensure accurate reporting across multiple funding streams and programs

• Manage grant accounting and compliance (including EDA, CJAC, ARPA-related funding)
• Maintain SAM.gov registration and submission requirements
• Support grant reporting, audits, and funding coordination

• Support annual audits and tax filings, including Form 990/990-NEC
• Assist with budget development and event/campaign financial tracking
• Lead ARPA closeout and other special financial projects

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 3+ years of supervisory or accounting management experience
• Strong experience with month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Experience managing multi-division or multi-entity accounting environments

• CPA certification strongly preferred
• Experience in nonprofit, association, chamber, or membership-based organizations
• Strong background in grant accounting, compliance, and reporting
• Experience with Form 990/990-NEC and external audit coordination

Ideal Candidate Background

This role is best suited for professionals with experience in nonprofit or public-sector finance, including organizations such as chambers of commerce, universities, healthcare nonprofits, or government-related entities.

Strong candidates will have hands-on experience with:

• Fund accounting (restricted vs. unrestricted funds)
• Federal/state grant compliance and reporting (including SAM.gov and ARPA-related funding)
• Multi-entity or divisional financial structures
• Audit preparation and regulatory reporting

Public accounting professionals with nonprofit audit and tax experience are also strongly considered.