About Us
Flex-Able Solutions provides fractional finance and HR support to growing organizations. We partner with mission-driven clients to deliver flexible, high-quality financial leadership.
Position Summary
We’re seeking a Nonprofit Controller to manage accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of nonprofit clients. This role ensures GAAP compliance, supports strategic decision-making, and maintains strong internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
· Oversee general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, cash management, account reconciliations, and month-end close; review work for accuracy and completeness.
· Prepare and review timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, explaining results and key trends to nonprofit leaders.
· Apply GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles, including net assets with and without donor restrictions, grant tracking, and restricted fund reporting.
· Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and budget-to-actual variance analysis; provide actionable recommendations.
· Support audit preparation, Form 990 preparation, regulatory filings, and coordination with external accountants and auditors.
· Monitor grant compliance and reporting requirements, including federal and state awards as applicable.
· Evaluate and strengthen internal controls, accounting workflows, documentation, and financial reporting processes.
· Work effectively in QuickBooks Online and other client systems, including Sage Intacct or RealPage where applicable.
· Serve as a trusted client contact, manage multiple engagements and deadlines, and communicate issues, priorities, and recommendations proactively.
· Review and mentor staff work and support team development, as applicable.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field; CPA preferred.
· 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant nonprofit accounting and financial reporting responsibilities.
· Strong command of nonprofit GAAP, fund accounting, donor restrictions, grant management, and financial statement preparation and review.
· Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel, including complex reconciliations, reporting, and financial analysis.
· Demonstrated ability to manage month-end close, resolve complex general ledger issues, and maintain accurate financial records and internal controls.
· Experience developing budgets, forecasts, and meaningful variance explanations for nonfinancial audiences.
· Ability to independently research accounting issues, exercise sound judgment, identify root causes, and implement practical improvements.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confidence presenting financial information and recommendations to clients and leadership.
· Strong organizational skills and ownership of deliverables, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines across multiple client engagements.
· Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working with different accounting systems, client teams, and operating environments.
Preferred
· Presenting to nonprofit boards, finance committees, and executive directors.
· Federal and state grant compliance, single audit preparation, and restricted award reporting.
· Leading client transitions, improving accounting processes, and coaching or reviewing work of other accounting staff.
· Experience with Sage Intacct, RealPage, or other nonprofit accounting platforms.
Compensation & Benefits
· Salary: $120,000–$150,000/year, depending on qualifications and experience
· Full-Time | Hybrid/Remote Work | Flexible Scheduling
· Medical, Dental, HSA (with employer contribution)
· SIMPLE IRA with employer match
· PTO, paid holidays, basic life insurance and short-term disability