Controller

Join Waypoint: Be the Financial Force Behind a Mission that Matters

At Waypoint, we don’t just balance books — we balance impact and integrity. We’re a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to helping others along the way, and we’re searching for a detail-savvy, team-centered Controller to lead our accounting operations with purpose, precision, and a strategic mindset.

As a key member of our senior leadership team, the Controller doesn’t just oversee numbers — they help shape the financial future of the organization. You’ll bring clarity to complexity, align financial operations with organizational goals, and ensure that our mission is supported by a sound and forward-looking financial strategy.

Your Role:

As the Controller, you’ll oversee all aspects of our accounting department, ensuring fiscal responsibility, compliance, and clarity across the organization. You’ll be turning numbers into insights and systems into solutions, playing a strategic role in guiding financial decisions and long-term planning.

Within the framework of Waypoint’s policies, programs, and budget, you’ll take the lead in:

• Managing daily accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and reconciliations
• Producing timely and accurate financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Driving budget development, monitoring, and forecasting with sharp financial analysis and cross-functional collaboration
• Leading internal controls, audits, and compliance with regulatory and funder requirements
• Supervising and mentoring accounting staff with empathy, clarity, and accountability
• Collaborating with leadership across departments to translate financial data into shared understanding and action
• Supporting strategic decision-making through long-term financial planning, scenario modeling, and resource alignment

What You Bring:

• Technical expertise in GAAP, fund accounting, and nonprofit financial reporting
• Strategic thinking that connects financial management to organizational impact
• Leadership — you build teams, not just spreadsheets
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data to non-financial audiences
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, efficiency, and risk management
• Budgeting and financial analysis experience that supports evidence-based decisions
• A collaborative spirit — because great things happen when we work together

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or Master’s a plus)
• 7+ years of accounting experience, with strong preference for nonprofit sector experience
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Blackbaud NXT, ADP), Excel and O365 including SharePoint
• A strong commitment to Waypoint’s mission, values, and vision for impact

Why Waypoint?

We’re more than just a workplace — we’re a community. At Waypoint, you’ll find meaning in your work, respect for your expertise, and room to grow. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and a culture that values transparency, innovation, and well-being.

Ready to Lead with Purpose?

Apply now at www.waypointnh.org/jobs and help us strengthen the financial foundation of a nonprofit making real change.