Controller – (Non-Profit Experience)

Controller – (Non-Profit Experience)

Creativity, Relationships, Honesty, Traction. That is what we value at FNCH Financial +Consulting, LLC What do you value? What makes you different? At FNCH we champion different and are focused on helping you and our clients achieve success and balance.

We offer creative solutions for our clients and our team. For our team, it comes in the form of hybrid or fully remote work environments and flexible time off. We offer customized benefits, training, and wellness initiatives, because let’s face it, we all have different values when it comes to benefits. Pick what works for you!

FNCH is in its start-up phase, if you want to fill your need to create something and mold your career, then FNCH is the right place for you.

Vision: We want to partner with business leaders, and their teams, to gain traction in achieving their company’s vision. We will change the face of professional business consulting by staying curious in our clients’ outcomes and making it more relevant, inclusive, friendly, and imaginative.

Mission: Deliver a dedicated approach to providing integrated business guidance. This is accomplished through strong partnerships with leaders, and their teams, and utilizing clever actionable solutions to gain traction in their business.

Controller (Client Advisory Services – Nonprofit Focus)

Role Overview

As a Controller at FNCH, you are responsible for overseeing the accounting function and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting for a portfolio of clients. Your primary focus is on reviewing work, managing the close process, and ensuring high-quality financial outputs.

This role operates within a leveraged team structure: Associates and Senior Accountants manage day-to-day execution and client communication, while the Controller provides review, oversight, and technical expertise. You are the escalation point for complex accounting matters and are accountable for the integrity of the financials delivered to clients.

This position requires strong technical accounting skills, the ability to manage multiple closes simultaneously, and a disciplined approach to review, organization, and project management—particularly within nonprofit organizations.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Review & Close Management

• Own and oversee the month-end and year-end close process across a portfolio of clients
• Review reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are properly supported with clear, organized workpapers
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies, variances, and complex accounting issues
• Maintain high standards for documentation and audit-ready financials
• Ensure timely completion of all close deliverables across clients

Financial Oversight & Technical Accounting

• Serve as the primary technical accounting resource for assigned clients and internal team members
• Review and analyze financial statements and management reports
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, including fund accounting, grant tracking, and donor restrictions
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures
• Support audits and coordinate with external auditors as needed

Team Leverage & Review

• Review work prepared by Associates and Senior Accountants, providing clear and actionable feedback
• Ensure quality, consistency, and accuracy across all deliverables before finalization
• Delegate effectively while maintaining accountability for final outputs
• Support the development of team members through coaching and review

Systems, Data & Reconciliation

• Reconcile and validate financial data across multiple systems and third-party applications
• Ensure data integrity between operational systems and the general ledger
• Identify and resolve system-related discrepancies
• Evaluate and improve workflows to increase efficiency and reduce manual processes
• Leverage technology and automation to streamline the close process

Project & Portfolio Management

• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously across varying sizes and complexity
• Own close timelines, deliverables, and overall engagement execution
• Prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proactively identify risks, delays, and bottlenecks in the close process
• Ensure projects are delivered efficiently and within scope

Client Support & Communication

• Support Associates and Senior Accountants in managing day-to-day client communication
• Step in on technical matters, complex issues, and escalations as needed
• Participate in periodic financial review meetings to discuss results and address questions
• Provide clarity and confidence to clients regarding their financials

Operational Excellence

• Create and maintain high-quality, standardized workpapers
• Ensure consistency in processes and deliverables across clients
• Contribute to continuous improvement of internal workflows and methodologies
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment

What We’re Looking For

• Controller-level accounting experience with strong technical expertise
• Required: nonprofit accounting experience (fund accounting, grants, compliance)
• Proven ability to manage and oversee multiple close processes simultaneously
• Strong review skills and attention to detail
• Ability to lead through delegation in a leveraged team environment
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Experience reconciling data across multiple systems and platforms
• Self-starter with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing firm environment

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent certification
• Experience in a Client Advisory Services (CAS) environment
• Experience supporting nonprofit audits and financial reporting
• Familiarity with cloud-based accounting systems and integrated tech stacks

Performance Expectations

Success in this role is measured by the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, the effectiveness of the close process, and the quality of review and oversight provided across client engagements.

Performance will be evaluated based on the profitability of client projects, the ability to manage engagements efficiently, and the successful execution of project management responsibilities—not billable hours.

Compensation:

· You want the sky to be your limit? We offer it. This position starts at $95,000 – 130,000/annually, with the opportunity to build compensation based on book of business growth and organization contribution.

· Bonus eligible

Benefits:

· Base benefits include PTO, wellness stipend, flexible work schedule health insurance & retirement, Aflac, dental and vision.

FNCH Financial + Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state and local laws.

Pay: $95,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Profit sharing
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least three years of GAAP accounting experience?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Required)
• Non-profit accounting: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bozeman, MT 59718