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JewishColumbus · 8 hours ago

Controller

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

JewishColumbus is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Controller to lead the organization’s accounting and financial reporting operations. The Controller will supervise a team responsible for financial activities and partner with various teams to ensure compliance and accurate financial reporting.

Non-profit Organization Management

Hiring Manager

Alice Hilliard

Responsibilities

Directly supervise the Finance & Accounting Manager and Fund Accounting Manager

Provide leadership, mentorship, and accountability for a team of six finance and accounting professionals

Build a collaborative, service-oriented culture, including strong working relationships with the Development and Impact teams

Coordinate workflow and team priorities to ensure timely financial support for organization-wide needs

Participate in Board and staff committee meetings as needed, delivering financial analysis, insight, and guidance to support informed decision-making

Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CFOO and leadership team on financial goals, departmental processes, and continuous improvement initiatives

Oversee all daily accounting functions, including A/P, A/R, payroll, allocations, and monthly close

Collaborate with the Development team to ensure accurate recording of pledges, contributions, donor restrictions, and campaign revenue

Work with the Impact team to track program budgets, grant expenditures, outcomes, reporting requirements, and fund utilization

Produce accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP

Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting systems

Manage accounting for restricted/unrestricted funds, endowments, donor-advised funds, and grants

Support the CFOO in leading the annual budgeting process

Partner with department heads to develop and monitor program and campaign budgets

Provide regular variance analyses and financial insights to aid in decision-making

Contribute to multi-year forecasting, scenario planning, and long-term sustainability models

Serve as the primary liaison to external auditors and oversee the preparation of all audit schedules

Ensure compliance with IRS Form 990, state filings, and other regulatory requirements

Maintain strong financial policies and internal controls

Ensure proper grant tracking, documentation, and reporting in partnership with Development and Impact staff

Manage financial systems and implement process improvements across the finance function

Assist the Finance & Accounting Manager in collaboration with Development staff on gift processing workflows, data alignment, and reconciliation between CRM and accounting systems

Support the CFOO with financial analysis and materials for Finance, Audit, and Investment Committees

Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and investment reporting

Maintain schedules and reporting for endowment funds, investment pools, and donor-advised funds in coordination with the Fund Accounting Manager

Qualification

Nonprofit accounting experienceGAAP knowledgeSupervisory experienceAccounting systems proficiencyFund accounting softwareCRM software experienceAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam-oriented leadershipIntegrity