Director of Finance (Controller) – Financial Operations & Strategy

Benefits

• 403 (b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Position Summary

Reconciliation Services is seeking a highly capable, non-profit experienced, Director of Finance (Hands on Controller) to lead day-to-day financial operations and serve as a key thought partner to the CFO. This is a hands-on, working manager role responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and strong reporting while strengthening the systems and processes behind the work.

The ideal candidate is practical, accountable, and solutions-oriented—someone who can stabilize and improve accounting operations today while helping position the organization for long-term sustainability and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations (hands-on leadership)

• Lead and perform core accounting functions: general ledger, AP, AR, reconciliations, and payroll coordination
• Improve workflows, documentation, internal controls, and audit readiness
• Ensure timely, accurate financial information and compliance with nonprofit standards
• May supervise finance support staff as needs evolve

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Lead monthly close and prepare financial statements and reporting packages
• Support CFO and Board reporting, budget-to-actuals, and variance analysis
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities; translate financial data into actionable insight

Fund Accounting, Compliance & Audit Support

• Track restricted/unrestricted funds and strengthen grant financial tracking
• Support audit preparation and external reviews
• Support compliance, internal controls, and risk mitigation practices

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning Support

• Assist with organizational budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Help surface financial risks early and support long-term planning

Financial Infrastructure & Cross-Department Support

• Strengthen financial systems, policies, and procedures to support growth
• Partner with leaders across the organization to improve financial processes and decision-making

What We’re Looking For

• Strong technical accounting skills with an ownership mindset
• Ability to execute detailed work and improve systems/processes
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Clear communicator who can work effectively with non-financial leaders
• Comfort working in a growing, mission-driven nonprofit; maturity and sound judgment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5–9 years of progressive accounting experience preferred
• Experience managing accounting operations required
• Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred; fund accounting preferred
• Experience working in QuickBooks Online preferred
• Audit support experience preferred
• Experience improving financial systems/processes and supporting budgeting/planning preferred
• Prior supervision experience helpful, not required

Why This Role Matters

This position is central to strengthening the financial foundation that enables Reconciliation Services to expand services, diversify revenue, and continue supporting individuals working toward recovery, housing stability, and economic self-sufficiency.

To apply

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting relevant accounting leadership and nonprofit/fund accounting experience.