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Finance Controller
Job Description
The Finance Controller leads accounting and financial operations for a mission-driven nonprofit organization. This role oversees financial reporting, budgeting, audits, treasury management, regulatory compliance, and daily accounting activities while guiding a small finance team. The Finance Controller serves as a strategic partner to leadership, ensuring operational excellence, strong internal controls, and long-term financial sustainability. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a values-based organization and provides strong growth potential into a future senior finance leadership role.
Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting and finance operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a finance team consisting of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures to safeguard organizational assets.
• Review and approve account reconciliations, including banking, investments, restricted funds, and designated reserves.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and donor restrictions.
• Prepare and present accurate financial statements and management reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze financial performance and provide clear, actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Monitor budgets, perform variance analysis, and highlight key trends and risks.
• Support financial forecasting and long-range planning initiatives to inform strategic decisions.
• Coordinate annual budgeting processes in collaboration with department leaders.
• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors, tax professionals, and financial consultants.
• Support audits, tax filings, grant reporting, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and nonprofit accounting regulations.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and organizational reserves to support operational needs and long-term stability.
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts and financial projections.
• Manage banking relationships, cash transfers, and investment accounts.
• Reconcile investment activity and ensure accurate and complete financial records.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to executive leadership on financial strategy and risk management.
• Prepare financial materials and reports for board and committee meetings.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and sound stewardship of financial resources.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement across finance and operational systems.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or controllership roles.
• At least 1 year of leadership, supervisory, or team management experience.
• Hands-on experience with budgeting, financial reporting, audits, internal controls, and compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting and financial reporting, including preparation and analysis of financial statements.
• Experience with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide insights.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively to non-financial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in roles such as Controller, senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Cost Accountant, or similar finance positions.
• Alignment with a Christian faith-based mission and organizational values.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting and financial management is highly desirable.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or other customer relationship management systems.
• Experience with Paycom HRIS or similar human resources information systems.
• Background in cost accounting or financial analysis is beneficial.
• Experience supporting audits, grant reporting, and regulatory filings.
• Interest in process improvement and optimizing finance and operational systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and build strong working relationships.

Work Environment
This is a full-time position based on a Monday through Friday schedule, with flexible working hours between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The role is primarily onsite, with some flexibility for remote work as responsibilities and business needs allow. Occasional evening or weekend support may be required to meet deadlines, support events, or accommodate board and committee meetings. The organization operates in a mission-driven, values-based environment that emphasizes accountability, transparency, and stewardship. The Finance Controller works with modern financial systems, including QuickBooks Online, Salesforce, Paycom HRIS, and other finance and operational tools. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage with an employer reimbursement model, dental insurance, life and accidental death insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution eligibility after one year, 19 days of paid time off, 7 paid sick days, and 9 paid holidays.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Green Lake, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $100000.00/yr.
Benefits include:Medical coverage with employer reimbursement modelDental insuranceLife and accidental death insurance403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution eligibility after one year19 days PTO7 paid sick days9 paid holidays
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Green Lake,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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