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Job Summary:
The Interim Controller (Not-for-Profit) provides leadership and oversight of accounting operations for not-for-profit organizations on a contract basis. This role manages the month-end close process, ensures accurate financial reporting in accordance with NFP accounting standards, and maintains compliance with relevant regulations (including IRS, CRA, and funder requirements). The Interim Controller supervises accounting staff, coordinates audits, and implements process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. This position serves as a key resource for financial analysis, budgeting, and internal controls, supporting clients through periods of transition or increased workload. Â This role will work a sporadic and fluctuating schedule.
Job Duties:
- Oversees daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities, with attention to restricted/unrestricted funds and grant tracking
- Manages month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with FASB ASC 958 (or applicable NFP standards)
- Prepares and reviews financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Ensures compliance with GAAP NFP-specific accounting standards, and applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., IRS Form 990, CRA T3010, state charity registrations)
- Coordinates and supports external audits and tax filings
- Develops, implements, and monitors internal controls and accounting policies
- Assists with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for client management including program and funder reporting
- Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
- Communicates financial information and recommendations to client leadership
- Other duties as requiredÂ
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, required
- Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, preferred
Experience
- Five (5) or more years of progressive accounting experience, required
- Two (2) or more years in a supervisory or management role, required
- Experience in not-for-profit accounting, public accounting, or professional services, preferred
- Experience with interim or contract controller assignments, preferred
License(s)/Certification(s)
- CPA, preferred
- Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP), preferred
Software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required
- Experience with major accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, SAP), preferred
Language
- N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing client needs and environments
- Demonstrates professionalism and integrity in all client interactions
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Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.Â
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.Â
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:
- Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
- Empowering team members to explore their full potential
- Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
- Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
- Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
- BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.”  Click here to find out more!
*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
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