We are looking for an experienced Controller / Chief Financial Officer to provide senior financial leadership for a nonprofit organization in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This Long-term Contract position will focus on strengthening accounting operations, delivering accurate financial reporting, and supporting executive decision-making with reliable analysis and forecasting. The role also plays a key part in audit readiness, cash flow oversight, and maintaining steady financial operations in a hands-on environment.
Responsibilities:
- Direct day-to-day accounting activities, including oversight of the general ledger, account reconciliations, close cycles, and guidance for accounting team members.
- Produce timely monthly financial packages and board-level reports that clearly communicate organizational performance and key financial trends.
- Develop and maintain cash flow projections, budget-to-actual reviews, forecasts, and spreadsheet-based financial models to support planning decisions.
- Lead preparation for the annual audit and serve as the primary financial contact for external auditors throughout the engagement.
- Strengthen accounts payable operations by improving automated workflow usage, addressing unresolved vendor payment matters, and reinforcing internal controls.
- Ensure nonprofit accounting practices remain compliant, including proper fund tracking and support for Form 990 preparation.
- Maintain and troubleshoot Power BI reporting tools while validating underlying financial data for accuracy and consistency.
- Partner closely with executive leadership to provide financial insight, preserve operational continuity, and support organizational priorities.
- Proven senior-level accounting or finance leadership experience within a nonprofit environment.
- Strong command of nonprofit accounting principles, including fund accounting, reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and year-end close.
- Demonstrated ability to create, maintain, and troubleshoot Power BI dashboards and related reporting outputs.
- Advanced Excel skills with experience in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
- Background coordinating external audits and contributing to Form 990 support activities.
- Experience supervising accounting personnel and presenting financial information to executives and boards.
- Familiarity with accounts payable automation tools such as AvidXchange or similar platforms.
- Knowledge of nonprofit revenue structures, including government contracts or fee-for-service operations, is preferred.