Controller

Central Indiana Community Foundation • Indianapolis, IN

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Controller oversees and directs accounting, audit, tax, and financial reporting activities for Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), its foundation partners —The Indianapolis Foundation, Hamilton County Community Foundation, Women’s Foundation of Indiana—and other supporting organizations. The Controller leads daily operations, ensuring compliance with legal, audit, and tax regulations while providing financial insights that support strategic decision-making by the Boards and Philanthropic Collaborative Leadership Team (PCL).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Five (5) years of professional experience with general ledger within organizations managing multiple funds or divisions.
• Strong organizational and management skills with strategic thinking ability.
• Commitment to ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Working knowledge of human resource policies and best practices.
• High accuracy and attention to detail in financial analysis and reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including clarity in financial documentation.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with diverse audiences.
• Independent and team-oriented work approach.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills, including financial data interpretation.
• Proficiency in general ledger software, Excel, and MS Office; experience with integrated database systems.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Valid driver’s license required for travel between office locations and off-site events.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting with CPA credentials is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Assistant Controller, Senior Accountant, and Operations Manager and support the Assistant Controller’s direct reports through regular meetings, resource allocation, feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Provide backup support for Operations team functions when necessary.
• Prepare financial reports for PCL and the Boards, including budget-to-actual analysis, fund reporting, and supporting organization updates.
• Manage the general ledger for all funds, overseeing accounts payable, contributions, grants and journal entries to ensure accuracy and reasonableness.
• Oversee the investment reconciliation process, including posting earnings allocations to funds.
• Lead budget development across Central Indiana Community Foundation, The Indianapolis Foundation, Hamilton County Community Foundation, Women’s Foundation of Indiana, and other supporting organizations.
• Ensure proper setting up of new funds in Salesforce and Sage Intacct, including fee and spending calculations.
• Work with the Vice President of Finance and Administration to develop and maintain strong internal controls.
• Oversee annual audit preparation for general ledger activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, including quarterly and annual filings such as 990s, 5500s, E-1 reports, and property tax filings.
• Collaborate with the Development and Strategy team to address donor fund inquiries, including financial projections, fund statements, and committee presentations.
• Support the team in recording and liquidating gifts of stock, real estate, trusts, and other non-cash donations.

Benefits

• $150,000 plus generous benefits
• Flexible, hybrid work arrangement - Work from home on Mondays and Fridays as well as flexibility to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Homebase– Newly renovated office space conveniently located downtown, just steps from Mass Ave.
• An opportunity to do meaningful, results-driven work with a passionate, diverse team , supporting organizations that are committed to building and maintaining a strong, equitable and supportive culture for our team of changemakers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior