Controller- Non Profit Experience

CSBM is headquartered in NYC; this position is REMOTE. We operate in FL, NC, NJ, NY and TX.

Why Join Us?

At CSBM/ FOREsight, we believe in the power of finance to drive change! We partner with mission-driven nonprofits—independent schools, after-school programs, and social service organizations—to provide top-tier accounting and financial services.

CSBM: Charter School Business Management believes every child deserves a quality education. Recognizing the potential of the charter school movement to remedy our country’s educational inequalities, we are dedicated to empowering the charter sector with financial education, services, and resources. Our clients work tirelessly to provide great opportunities for the students they serve, and we are committed to helping them succeed!

🚀 What You’ll Love About Working Here:
✔ A fully remote role with a dynamic, entrepreneurial team.
✔ Work with multiple clients making a real impact in education.
✔ A culture that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

What You’ll Do:

The Nonprofit Controller will be assigned to work with a variety of clients from both charter schools and non-profit organizations. The role serves as the Nonprofit Controller and external client lead and requires strong communication skills, project management skills, knowledge of accrual and cash-based accounting, and the ability to partner with key stakeholders. The Nonprofit Controller oversees all aspects of the finances for a portfolio of clients. In this consulting role, the Nonprofit Controller regularly exercises independent judgment on client financial matters.
Although the scope of work is different for every client, the Nonprofit Controller will be responsible for Accounting, Finance, Team Performance, and Client Consulting activities as well as Controller-level tasks, and other tasks and duties outlined below. 

Accounting/ Audit

• Act as a liaison between client and audit firm
• Oversee preparation of audit packages
• Perform quality review and finalize audit packages before release
• Implement audit findings.

 Finance

• Analysis and Reporting
  
• Review and finalize annual budget and recommendations
• Review and finalize financial reports.

Team Performance

• Ensure deliverables are executed to the scope of work.
• Manage staffing needs for client portfolio.
• Serve as the point of escalation and resolution for the client team.
• Escalate changes in organizational leadership, the scope of work, and financial trends to the department leadership.

Client Consulting

• Manage multiple clients virtually.
• Engage and consult with client leadership on financial strategies and initiatives.
• Monitor and track financial goals for trends.
• Present results of the financial analysis and make recommendations to client leadership and key stakeholders.
• Participate and present at Board meetings.
• Serve as the point of escalation and resolution for managers on services and delivery issues.

What You Bring:

• 8+ years of accounting, financial reporting, and financial management experience.
• 3+ years prior experience managing and prioritizing the work of direct reports or project team members.
• Prior experience working in a non-profit organization is required.
• Prior experience working in a school or socially responsible organization is required.
• Prior management of multiple projects and clients is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
  
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Anybill.com, QuickBooks, Intacct, FundEZ, or similar accounting software, Payroll Management Software (ADP, Paychex, or similar)

What We Offer

💡 Career Growth – Work with industry leaders & expand your expertise.
💰 Competitive Compensation – Including a discretionary annual bonus.
🩺 Comprehensive Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision & 401k Match.
🚎 Transit & Medical FSAs – Save money on essential expenses.
🏡 100% Remote Work – Work from anywhere in our operating states!

📍 Location: Remote (Operating in CO, DE, FL, IL, MD, NC, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TX, and VA)

Join Our Team!

At CSBM/FOREsight, we champion diversity, inclusion, and innovation. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. We participate in E-Verify.

If you’re ready to take your financial leadership skills to the next level while making a difference, apply today!