Specialized Recruiting Group - East Portland, OR ยท 7 hours ago
Controller - Nonprofit
Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expSpecialized Recruiting Group is a niche-based professional recruitment firm, and they are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee accounting operations for a mission-driven nonprofit organization. The role involves managing daily accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and leading financial reporting and audits.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Molly Setchko
Responsibilities
Oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate transactions, grant compliance, and data integrity
Manage annual audits and tax filings (e.g., Form 990) with external auditors
Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings, including reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of closing packages
Maintain, enforce, and periodically test financial controls; update processes to balance compliance and efficiency
Record complex accounting entries, including pledges receivable, PTO, lease and interest adjustments, deferred revenue, and project cost allocations
Perform account reconciliations (bank, credit card, payroll, loans) and maintain accounting memos for revenue, assets, leases, and software
Stay current with GAAP, non-profit accounting best practices, and federal grant requirements; advise management on necessary updates
Support preparation of financial statements, cash flow reports, and budget vs. actual analyses for leadership and Board reporting
Evaluate software systems and recommend upgrades or improvements
Foster strong collaboration across teams and handle additional tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3-5+ years of related experience in nonprofit and grant accounting
CPA or CMA required
Strong knowledge of GAAP and government contracting rules
Advanced Excel skills; ability to adapt to changing priorities
Preferred
NetSuite experience strongly preferred
Familiarity with PEO payroll systems
Benefits
5 weeks paid time off + 10+ holidays.
Full health & dental coverage.
5% employer retirement contribution.
Internet & cell phone reimbursement.
Staff retreats, professional development, and sabbatical eligibility.
Company
Specialized Recruiting Group - East Portland, OR
Specialized Recruiting Group takes an individualized approach to professional staffing.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase