Nonprofit Controller

CFS

Dunwoody, GA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$120,000–$130,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Auditing, Budgeting, Cash Flow Projection, Cash Management, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), External Audit, Finance, Financial Audit, Financial Control, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Strategy, Forecasting, Fund Accounting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Nonprofit, People Management, Process Development, Process Improvement, Regulatory Submissions, Restricted Funds, Variance Analysis

LOCATION

Dunwoody, GA

POSTED

1 day ago

Controller - Atlanta, GA (Perimeter area)
Must have experience in the nonprofit industry
Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Direct partnership with the CFO/CAO and leadership team on strategic financial decisions
• Lead and develop a team of 4 while shaping the future of the finance function
• High visibility across a multi-program, mission-driven organization with real community impact
• Ownership of the full accounting cycle, audit process, and financial reporting
• Opportunity to streamline processes and drive system improvements (including Sage Intacct)
• Work in a stable, well-established nonprofit with ~$40M in revenue
• Influence budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
• Exposure to complex multi-fund accounting and restricted fund management
• Strong benefits package including retirement contributions and generous PTO
• In-person leadership role in Dunwoody with a collaborative, team-oriented culture

Key Responsibilities for the Controller:
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations (AP, AR, GL) and monthly/year-end close
• Lead financial reporting, variance analysis, and cash flow management
• Manage annual audit and serve as primary liaison with external auditors
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit standards (ASC 958), and regulatory filings
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members
• Drive process improvements and support system enhancements

Qualifications for the Controller:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA required
• 5–10 years of accounting experience, including nonprofit accounting
• Experience managing staff and leading accounting operations
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting
• Proficiency with accounting systems and advanced Excel skills

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About the Company

CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Financial Services

FOUNDED

1994

WEBSITE

http://www.cfstaffing.com/

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