Nonprofit Controller

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Controller for a mission-driven legal aid and advocacy organization dedicated to expanding access to justice and serving communities across New Hampshire. This is a hybrid position based in Concord, NH.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Controller will serve as a key financial leader responsible for overseeing accounting operations, grants compliance, financial reporting, budgeting, and audit activities for a growing nonprofit organization. This role will partner closely with executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and Finance Committee to strengthen financial infrastructure, ensure compliance with federal and foundation funding requirements, and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and adaptable nonprofit finance leader who enjoys building systems, mentoring teams, and helping organizations scale effectively.

PERKS:

• Competitive salary of $100,000–$120,000
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility and a collaborative team environment
• Comprehensive benefits package with approximately 80% of employee benefit costs covered by the organization
• Opportunity to shape and strengthen the financial operations of a growing, mission-driven nonprofit
• Meaningful work supporting access to justice and community impact throughout New Hampshire
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead all accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close activities
• Oversee grant accounting, compliance, reporting, and cost allocation processes across federal, state, and foundation-funded programs
• Manage and mentor accounting and grants staff while building scalable financial systems and procedures
• Direct the annual Single Audit process, Form 990 preparation, and coordination with external auditors
• Serve as a strategic financial partner to executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and Finance Committee
• Evaluate and implement process improvements that strengthen internal controls, compliance, and organizational efficiency
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated nonprofit accounting and finance leadership experience, preferably at the Controller level
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), grant compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Experience overseeing audits, financial controls, and complex funding environments with multiple revenue streams
• Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and develop accounting and grants management professionals
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial information for non-finance stakeholders
  
  

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• $100,000–$120,000 salary range, with potential flexibility for highly qualified candidates
• 80% employer-paid benefits coverage
• Paid time off package
• Hybrid work environment
• Relocation assistance may be considered for exceptional candidates
• Full-time, exempt position working 37.5 hours per week
  
  

HOW TO APPLY: For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

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