Contract Controller (Nonprofit | Grants Accounting | MIP)

Engagement Type: Full‑time contract
Duration: 6 months (with possible extension or conversion)
Compensation:$43-$48.07 per hour
Start Date: ASAP

Overview

We're partnering with a mission‑driven organization seeking an experienced Contract Controller to step in during a period of transition. This is a hands‑on role ideal for a Controller who enjoys stabilizing accounting operations, cleaning up historical issues, and mentoring developing teams.

The organization has a junior accounting staff and needs a strong technical and people leader to help correct errors, support audits, and strengthen day‑to‑day processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as interim Controller, overseeing core accounting operations
• Reconcile and stabilize general ledger and supporting schedules
• Identify, investigate, and correct historical accounting discrepancies
• Support and help remediate backlogged audits, including prior‑year activity
• Oversee grants accounting, ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Manage month‑end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation
• Train, mentor, and guide a junior accounting team
• Provide hands‑on support and training in MIP Fund Accounting
• Partner closely with finance leadership to guide stabilization efforts

Required Qualifications

• Controller‑level accounting experience (nonprofit experience strongly preferred)
• Strong grants accounting background
• Advanced proficiency with MIP Fund Accounting (required)
  • Ability to train and support users is essential
• Experience cleaning up disorganized accounting environments
• Prior exposure to audit support, remediation, or delayed audits
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Comfortable rolling up sleeves in a complex, evolving environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microix
• Prior interim, consulting, or contract Controller experience
• Background working with junior or developing accounting teams