Controller (Non-Profit)

Robert Half · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

FULL TIME

Job Description

We’re hiring a

Finance Leader

to support the overall financial operations of a large Milwaukee based non-profit organization. You will help drive both short- and long-term strategic growth. This role is responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, internal controls, and team leadership while ensuring compliance with accepted accounting principles and applicable grant and funding requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who brings strong technical accounting expertise, strategic planning capability, and a collaborative leadership style in a mission-driven environment.

Key responsibilities include

Overseeing the agency’s accounting systems, financial controls, and fiscal operations

Leading financial planning, modeling, and analysis to support organizational growth

Ensuring the accuracy and compliance of all financial statements

Managing cash flow, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable

Supervising and developing Accounting Department staff

Supporting a strong customer-service culture within the Finance Department

Leading the development and monitoring of departmental, program, and project budgets

Reviewing financial performance against budget and communicating key variances

Ensuring compliance with grant, contract, and funding-source requirements

Managing budgeting systems and expenditure controls across operations and special projects

Directing accounting system improvements, procedures, and operational audits

Assessing internal controls, financial record accuracy, and operational efficiency

Supporting development and adherence to financial and purchasing policies and procedures

Preparing year-end audit financial statements and required annual filings

Providing financial reporting and supporting materials for leadership and Board presentations

Maintaining current knowledge of accounting standards, nonprofit finance practices, and government grant requirements

Qualifications

10+ years of accounting and finance experience, at least 5 years within nonprofit required

5+ years of supervisory experience

Bachelors degree in Accounting required

CPA preferred

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply.

Company	Robert Half
Location	Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	None

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