Scion Nonprofit Staffing, an award-winning full-service staffing firm, has been engaged to conduct an immediate search for a Controller on behalf of our client, an educational nonprofit that inspires diverse young people to participate in team-based STEM programs. This remote full-time role can be located anywhere in the state of Washington and requires the ability to travel to the Seattle metro area once a month.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the President, you will play a pivotal role in a collaborative team, overseeing all financial, accounting, and human resource operations. This includes forecasting, reporting, budgeting, day-to-day financial activities, grant compliance, and long-term financial planning. You will serve as a key leadership team member, working closely with the President, fundraising and program leaders, the Board Finance Committee, as well as the Board of Directors.

Qualified candidates will bring experience with accounting, forecasting, and financial analysis, along with the ability to communicate and collaborate across all functions in the organization. This position requires process rigor and attention to detail, balanced by the freedom to bring new ideas to the table and contribute to strategic planning discussions with the leadership team and board.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and develop the accounting staff to ensure operational efficiency.
• Provide clear and timely financial information to support informed decision-making.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP, oversee tax filings, and manage the annual audit process.
• Manage, direct, and mentor a Staff Accountant.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support program delivery and advance our client’s strategic mission.
• Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the President and leadership team.
• Evaluate organizational performance against budgets and long-term strategy.
• Identify and implement improvements in financial processes and systems.
• Oversee cash flow planning to ensure adequate funds are available.
• Engage with the Board finance committee and board of directors on financial planning and projections.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and legal requirements.
• Manage human resource functions and benefits administration.
• Stay updated on nonprofit finance best practices and relevant state and federal laws.

• Minimum 8 years of finance leadership experience, including accounting; nonprofit experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA certification is advantageous.
• Commitment to DEI in work and life
• Strong strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability.
• Experience in financial modeling, audits, forecasting, and reporting.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, reporting standards, and regulations.
• Proficiency in fund accounting software and managing restricted grants.
• Excellent analytical skills, coupled with creativity and strategic thinking.
• Inspiring leadership style with a proven ability to mentor and motivate teams.
• Effective communication skills, particularly in conveying financial information to non-finance professionals.
• Commitment to teamwork and collaborative problem-solving

In addition to a salary of $115-125K, this opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 3 weeks PTO, 11 paid holidays plus the week off between Christmas and New Years, life insurance, STD/LTD, 401k + matching, and a health savings account.

TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, submit your resume and cover letter (formatted in MS Word), sharing more about your experience and interest in this role at: https://scionnonprofitstaffing.com/job/11769

ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. 

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.