Nonprofit Controller

The National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) is an active network comprised of over forty-member public health institutes located throughout all ten Health and Human Services regions. NNPHI also serves as the National Coordinating Center for Public Health Training (NCCPHT) and hosts an affiliate network of Regional Public Health Training Centers (Regional PHTCs) serving all fifty states and US territories. Public health institutes (PHIs) are nonprofit organizations that improve the public's health by fostering innovation, leveraging resources, and building partnerships across sectors, including government agencies, communities, the health care delivery system, media, and academia. NNPHI and its member institutes work together to implement public health policy and program initiatives throughout the nation. NNPHI offices are located in New Orleans and Washington, DC.

The NNPHI mission is to support national public health system initiatives and strengthen public health institutes to promote multi-sector activities resulting in measurable improvements of public health structures, systems, and outcomes. NNPHI’s vision is innovation-fostering public health institutes across the nation collaborating to improve population health.

NNPHI collaborates with its member public health institutes and a wide range of national, state, tribal, and local partners to support public health initiatives. These collaborative efforts promote health equity, support public health and health systems collaboration, build the capacity of the public health system, encourage health in all policies, and promote evidence-based public health practice.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Nonprofit Controller to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management, budgeting, and grant accounting and experience working within the nonprofit sector. As the Nonprofit Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization, managing a substantial operating budget, and ensuring compliance with all relevant private and governmental regulatory requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the organization's operational budget, ranging from $25,000,000 to $75,000,000, ensuring fiscal responsibility and strategic allocation of resources.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Finance team, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, forecasts, and projections to inform decision-making and ensure the financial health of the organization.
• Coordinate the annual audit process, including preparing for and facilitating the federal single audit and IRS 990 filings.
• Oversee grant accounting activities, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance with grant requirements.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with NNPHI’s directors and their portfolio to support organizational goals and initiatives, providing financial insights and recommendations as needed.
• Stay updated on current trends and best practices in nonprofit finance and accounting.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA Required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, with specific experience in nonprofit-accounting and grant management.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Proven experience managing large operational budgets and overseeing financial operations in a complex organization.
• Experience preparing IRS Form 990 and coordinating federal single audits.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in accounting software systems and Microsoft Excel. Experience working with Sage Intacct is a plus.