Daya Houston · 3 days ago
Controller
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
7+ years expDaya is a culturally specific nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The Controller is a senior leadership position responsible for ensuring the financial integrity, compliance, and long-term sustainability of Daya’s operations, overseeing all aspects of financial management including accounting, grants management, budgeting, and financial reporting.
CharityHumanitarianNon Profit
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic financial partner to the Executive Director, supporting organizational sustainability and growth
Lead annual and multi-year budgeting processes aligned with strategic priorities and funding requirements
Develop financial forecasting, scenario planning, and analysis to guide leadership decision-making
Identify and manage financial risks; ensure compliance with all financial, legal, and regulatory standards
Provide clear, timely financial reporting to the Executive Director and Board to support transparency and accountability
Oversee all grant-related financial management, including pre- and post-award reporting and compliance
Ensure adherence to funder requirements across government, foundation, and private grants
Maintain and implement the organization’s Cost Allocation Plan and related fiscal policies
Lead the annual organizational audit and all grant-specific audits, monitoring visits, and financial reviews
Prepare financial components of grant proposals and funder reports in collaboration with program leadership
Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll coordination, and cash management
Ensure accurate, timely entry and reconciliation of all financial transactions
Maintain strong internal controls, fiscal policies, and documented financial procedures
Coordinate tax filings, 1099 preparation, and CPA engagement
Monitor cash flow, account balances, and financial systems to ensure operational stability and integrity
Provide direct supervision, coaching, and professional development to the Financial Coordinator
Strengthen financial systems, workflows, and processes to support organizational efficiency and growth
Promote cross-departmental collaboration and a culture of accountability and teamwork
Serve as a financial resource to staff, leadership, and the Board
Participate in leadership meetings, Board meetings, and professional development activities as requested
Qualification
Required
Strong strategic and operational financial leadership skills in a nonprofit environment
Deep understanding of nonprofit accounting, restricted and unrestricted fund accounting, and multi-fund environments
Demonstrated expertise in grants management and compliance, including government, corporate, and foundation funding
Proven ability to lead audits, budgeting processes, financial reporting, and compliance reviews
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Advanced proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks or comparable nonprofit accounting systems
Ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for leadership and the Board
Collaborative leadership style with strong communication and relationship-building skills
High attention to detail, integrity, and accountability
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required
Minimum of 7–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3–5 years in a management or leadership role
Experience overseeing audits, budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, AP/AR, and internal controls
Experience supervising and developing finance staff and strengthening financial systems
Preferred
Master's degree
CPA or CMA
Federal grant experience and familiarity with 2 CFR 200 / Uniform Guidance
Benefits
Medical, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, with eligibility beginning on the first of the month following 90 days of employment; Daya covers 100% of the employee-only premium for life and AD&D insurance and 90% of the employee-only premium for employee-only health insurance.
403(b) retirement plan with an employer match of $0.50 on the dollar, up to 6% of the employee’s annual salary.
All benefits, time off policies, and work location arrangements are subject to change based on agency budget and at the discretion of the Executive Director and Board.
Company
Daya Houston
Daya Houston is a non-profit organization that helps survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase