Controller

About the Role Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, this position ensures organizational excellence by leading financial management, including compliance and reporting. The Controller role straddles financial stewardship and strategic management and interacts frequently with the CEO and the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors. Catalyst currently engages a contractor to provide bookkeeping services and the Controller will be their main point of contact. The Controller role is full-time, taking on the full range of strategy and day-to-day activities. The individual will be fully integrated into the organization and be fully conversant in all our activities, with the ability and interest to develop mission-enhancing recommendations and strategies alongside the rest of the team. Essential duties Accounting Management (35%) Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and information generation in compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and organizational policies. Perform monthly and annual close process, including balance sheet reconciliations and functional expense statements to produce monthly reports including P&L, Balance Sheet, Budget to Actuals, TRNA; reports will include visual representations Manage accounts payable and receivable Manage intercompany transactions between Catalyst core operations and supported projects. Serve as main point of contact for outsourced bookkeeping and accounting support. Financial management (35%) Oversee the development of the organizations annual budget and manage the budget throughout the year, including creating a clear distinction between core operations and noncore finances and supporting budget leads Analyze financial trends and key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide strategic insights and guide decision-making, presenting financial dashboard and analysis to support board-level financial oversight Actively manage bank and investment accounts and relations and a cash management/investment strategy with guidance from the CEO & Finance Committee to optimize liquidity and financial health Work with Director of People & Culture to administer twice-monthly payroll and employee benefit payments Work with staff to design and track budgets for incoming grants and regranting projects Train and mentor staff on budgeting, financial literacy, and financial management best practices. Work with staff to strategically research, onboard, and manage financial records for sponsored projects  Provide financial oversight and reporting to special projects, grant funded initiatives, and fiscally sponsored projects Financial Operations (20%) Collaborate with department leads to monitor and manage departmental budgets.  Manage bank accounts and relationships. Prepare annual filings including the organizations annual audit, Form 990 preparation, and other tax filings and reports including W2s and 1099s, 5500, and more Serve as staff liaison to audit and finance committees, presenting financial reports and narrative and analysis Design, implement, and regularly review internal procedures, such as internal controls and fiscal procedures, annually Manage and recommend changes to accounting and related online platforms (e.g., QBO, Ramp) Strategic planning (10%) In partnership with the SDO and CEO, establish, monitor, and manage short- and long-term financial goals to support the organizations business plan and financial needs Provide financial analysis for business model planning and revenue opportunities, including budget forecasting and analysis The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. recblid bd3fy8joy339aurmnpnjgsdgxh2t2e

Created: 2026-03-04