We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a small nonprofit organization in Metairie, Louisiana. This newly established role will provide financial leadership, strengthen accounting operations, and bring structure to reporting and compliance activities. The ideal candidate will combine deep nonprofit accounting expertise with strong communication skills to work effectively with donors, internal stakeholders, and external accounting partners.

Responsibilities:

Lead the day-to-day accounting function for the organization, ensuring accurate financial records and dependable month-end and year-end processes. Reconcile and update delayed financial records, bringing the books current and improving the overall integrity of accounting data. Manage fund accounting activities by tracking restricted and unrestricted resources in accordance with nonprofit reporting standards. Oversee project-based financial activity, monitoring costs, allocations, and reporting requirements across programs and initiatives. Serve as a primary financial contact for donor-related matters, providing clear information and supporting stewardship through accurate reporting. Partner closely with the third-party accounting firm to coordinate deliverables, resolve discrepancies, and support timely financial close activities. Maintain and optimize accounting records within QuickBooks, ensuring transactions are properly coded and documented. Prepare financial statements, internal reports, and supporting schedules to help leadership make informed business decisions. This is a very small office setting so we need a hands on Controller with great interpersonal skills to manage the books and have heavy interaction with major donors. If you are a CPA or CPA candidate with 10+ years of fund accounting and/or non-profit accounting, for confidential consideration, please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required, CPA preferred 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility within a finance function. Strong background in nonprofit accounting with hands-on experience in fund accounting. Demonstrated experience managing project accounting and tracking financial activity across multiple initiatives. Proficiency with QuickBooks and the ability to maintain accurate, organized financial records. Experience collaborating with external accounting firms, auditors, or other third-party financial partners. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with donors and organizational leadership. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .