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Nonprofit Controller

Location Seattle, WA 98121
Date Posted January 27, 2025
Job ID 12416
Employment Type Direct Hire
Scion Staffing is currently seeking a Nonprofit Controller for an impactful nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting the Jewish community! This role is full-time, direct-hire. Hybrid Position- 3 days per week in the Downtown Seattle office and 2 days remote.
 

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will direct the accounting department, manage the organization’s financial records, and oversee budgeting and reporting processes. This includes meeting tax obligations, preparing financial updates, and ensuring reports are completed on time.  
 
JOB DUTIES: 
  • Recruit, train, and manage a Finance and Accounting team of approximately three staff members. 
  • Generating financial reports that comply with nonprofit GAAP standards. 
  • Maintaining and improving the accounting systems. 
  • Developing budgets and providing performance reports. 
  • Supervising and training accounting staff. 
    Supporting other departments with financial needs. 
  • Lead and mentor the accounting team, ensuring effective and timely completion of their tasks. 
  • Oversee month-end financial closings and reconciliations to support accurate decision-making. 
  • Prepare financial reports, including monthly statements, budget performance reviews, and key performance indicators. 
  • Act as the main point of contact for external auditors during the annual audit. 
  • Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal tax filing requirements. 
  • Prepare annual financial statements and other required filings. 
  • Collaborate with departments to create budgets and financial forecasts. 
  • Manage cash flow and balances. 
  • Draft and maintain the organization’s Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual. 
  • Evaluate financial systems and processes, identifying areas for improvement. 
  • Work closely with the COO and CEO on financial matters, providing additional support as needed. 
  • Partner with the COO to staff and prepare reports for financial committees and the Board of Directors. 
QUALIFICATIONS: 
  • A master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred. CPA certification preferred.  
  • 2-4 years of MIP Accounting software required.
  • 5-8 years of extensive progressive accounting experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector, with prior leadership roles. 
  • Expertise in GAAP and restricted fund accounting. 
 
 
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: 
In addition to being part of an organization with a fantastic mission and positive, team-oriented culture, the annual salary for this role ranges from $130,000-135,000yr, depending on experience plus a benefits package including 401k + matching, PTO, paid time off for national holidays and Jewish holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and more! 
 

 
ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:    
Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! 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 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 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. 

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