Overview

Our client is looking for a Senior U.S. Nonprofit Financial Controller (QuickBooks & Bill.com) to strengthen their accounting and financial operations. In this role, you will work closely with senior leadership to bring clarity to complex financial information while managing day-to-day financial execution. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and nonprofit-specific financial reporting in a collaborative remote environment. The position requires a hands-on professional with strong expertise in U.S. GAAP for nonprofits, Form 990 filings, restricted funds, and conditional donations. Ultimately, you will serve as a trusted financial partner who translates data into actionable insights and leads key finance and operating meetings.

Schedule:

• Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (U.S. Eastern Time)

Responsibilities

Financial Management & Accounting

• Oversee and manage day-to-day financial and accounting activities.
• Apply U.S. GAAP principles within a nonprofit environment.
• Analyze complex financial information and draw clear, actionable conclusions.
• Manage accounting for restricted funds, conditional donations, and other nonprofit-specific transactions.
• Support and oversee Form 990 preparation and related nonprofit financial requirements.
• Review financial records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting team members as needed.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Management

• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes.
• Develop and maintain detailed cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare and manage 13-week cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor cash position, liquidity, and upcoming financial obligations.
• Identify financial risks, trends, and opportunities and communicate them to leadership.
• Provide financial insights to support operational and strategic decisions.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and present accurate financial statements and management reports.
• Develop P&L reporting and financial analysis for senior leadership.
• Analyze program-level or product-level margins and profitability.
• Identify variances between actuals, budgets, and forecasts and provide explanations.
• Translate financial data into practical recommendations for the leadership team.
• Help leadership understand the financial implications of operational decisions.

Technology & Process Improvement

• Work extensively within QuickBooks Online and Bill.com.
• Use advanced Excel and Google Sheets for financial analysis, modeling, and reporting.
• Leverage AI tools to improve financial workflows, analysis, documentation, and productivity.
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of Claude or another leading AI platform.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, controls, and efficiency.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Attend and lead finance and operating meetings with senior leadership.
• Communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Take ownership of problems and drive them toward resolution.
• Work collaboratively within a small team and contribute with empathy and emotional intelligence.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and provide guidance when needed.
• Serve as a trusted financial partner to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Strong Controller-level or equivalent senior finance/accounting experience.
• Proven experience working with a U.S.-based nonprofit organization.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP for nonprofit organizations.
• Hands-on knowledge of Form 990 filings and nonprofit financial reporting.
• Experience with restricted funds, conditional donations, and other nonprofit accounting considerations.
• Advanced working knowledge of QuickBooks Online.
• Advanced working knowledge of Bill.com.
• Strong budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Experience with cash management and 13-week cash flow forecasting.
• Strong financial statement and P&L reporting skills.
• Experience calculating and analyzing program-level or product-level margins and profitability.
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills.
• Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Comfortable participating in and leading finance and operating meetings.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• High level of emotional intelligence and ability to work effectively with senior leadership.
• Ability to mentor and support junior accounting staff.
• Proactive, accountable, and take-charge working style.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

Preferred:

• Experience using Claude or another leading AI platform in a professional setting.
• Experience improving accounting systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Experience working within a small or lean finance team.
• Strong ability to translate financial analysis into operational recommendations.

Scope & Engagement:

• Initial engagement: 3–6 months.
• Strong potential for the role to become a long-term engagement following the initial six-month period.
• Remote position working closely with senior leadership and the finance/accounting team.
• Hands-on role combining strategic financial analysis with direct execution.
• Regular participation in finance and operating meetings.
• Opportunity to take ownership of financial processes and contribute to broader organizational decision-making.

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Note

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