Love146, New Haven, CT
Controller (Remote – Eastern Time)
Salary:
$88,000–$100,000 Start Date:
January 19, 2025 Reports to:
Chief Executive Officer (interim), then Chief Financial Officer Join Us in Ending Child Trafficking and Exploitation At
Love146 , our vision is bold:
the end of child trafficking and exploitation. Nothing less.
We journey alongside children impacted by trafficking today — and prevent it from happening to others tomorrow. If you’re a mission-driven financial leader who thrives on precision, systems thinking, and using your expertise to create real impact, this is your opportunity to make a difference. About the Role As
Controller , you’ll be the steward of Love146’s financial health — ensuring accuracy, transparency, and efficiency across all financial operations. You’ll manage accounting and reporting, strengthen internal controls, and help scale our infrastructure as we grow. This is a key leadership role for someone who loves improving systems, collaborating across teams, and ensuring every financial decision reflects our commitment to protecting children and sustaining our mission. What You’ll Do Lead Financial Operations Manage daily accounting and bookkeeping functions, including A/P, A/R, payroll, reconciliations, and monthly close. Maintain accurate internal reports, statements, and dashboards to guide decisions. Oversee compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness. Drive Budgeting, Reporting & Grant Compliance Partner with programs and development teams to manage grant budgets and reporting. Track restricted/unrestricted funds and ensure compliance with donor and grant requirements. Proactively identify and lead necessary budget adjustments to ensure accurate, timely, and
compliant spending across all grants. Serve as the primary financial point of contact for all grants — including JustGrants — preparing and submitting timely, accurate financial reports in collaboration with the CFO and Development team Prepare and analyze financial data to inform leadership and funders. Optimize Systems & Processes Streamline workflows and reporting within
Sage Intacct . Collaborate with our outsourced accounting firm to ensure accuracy and automation. Support department leaders with real-time budget visibility and forecasting tools. Support Strategic Financial Leadership Deliver actionable insights, cost analyses, and sustainability models. Lead audit preparation, risk management, and cash flow reporting. Strengthen documentation and processes for long-term organizational stability. Collaborate & Mentor Supervise bookkeepers, fostering skill growth and accountability. Build financial literacy across teams through clear communication and support. Model integrity, teamwork, and mission-aligned decision-making. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required) 6–8+ years of nonprofit financial operations experience, with 3+ in a Controller or supervisory role Proven success managing complex funding streams (federal/state grants, private foundations, donor restrictions) Deep knowledge of
GAAP , fund accounting, and audit processes Technical fluency with
Sage Intacct
and
Microsoft Excel
(required);
Salesforce
experience a plus Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills — especially with non-finance audiences Who You Are Detail-oriented and systems-driven Accountable and collaborative Strategic and solutions-focused Tech-savvy and adaptable Mission-aligned and integrity-led Why You’ll Love Working Here We take care of our people so they can take care of others. At Love146, you’ll find a culture centered on
well-being, flexibility, and purpose , including: Comprehensive health coverage
(employee contribution as low as 6%) 20 vacation days ,
10 sick days , and
paid holidays Paid sabbatical
after 5 years of continuous employment 403(b) retirement plan
with employer match EAP access , optional vision/dental coverage, and more Eligible for
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Work Location Remote (Eastern Time)
preferred states: CT, NC, NY, MA Hybrid
option available (1–2 days/week in office if within driving distance) Ready to use your financial expertise to help end child trafficking? Apply today and join a team that believes in nothing less than freedom for every child. Love146 is an Affirmative Action/EOE
$88,000–$100,000 Start Date:
January 19, 2025 Reports to:
Chief Executive Officer (interim), then Chief Financial Officer Join Us in Ending Child Trafficking and Exploitation At
Love146 , our vision is bold:
the end of child trafficking and exploitation. Nothing less.
We journey alongside children impacted by trafficking today — and prevent it from happening to others tomorrow. If you’re a mission-driven financial leader who thrives on precision, systems thinking, and using your expertise to create real impact, this is your opportunity to make a difference. About the Role As
Controller , you’ll be the steward of Love146’s financial health — ensuring accuracy, transparency, and efficiency across all financial operations. You’ll manage accounting and reporting, strengthen internal controls, and help scale our infrastructure as we grow. This is a key leadership role for someone who loves improving systems, collaborating across teams, and ensuring every financial decision reflects our commitment to protecting children and sustaining our mission. What You’ll Do Lead Financial Operations Manage daily accounting and bookkeeping functions, including A/P, A/R, payroll, reconciliations, and monthly close. Maintain accurate internal reports, statements, and dashboards to guide decisions. Oversee compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness. Drive Budgeting, Reporting & Grant Compliance Partner with programs and development teams to manage grant budgets and reporting. Track restricted/unrestricted funds and ensure compliance with donor and grant requirements. Proactively identify and lead necessary budget adjustments to ensure accurate, timely, and
compliant spending across all grants. Serve as the primary financial point of contact for all grants — including JustGrants — preparing and submitting timely, accurate financial reports in collaboration with the CFO and Development team Prepare and analyze financial data to inform leadership and funders. Optimize Systems & Processes Streamline workflows and reporting within
Sage Intacct . Collaborate with our outsourced accounting firm to ensure accuracy and automation. Support department leaders with real-time budget visibility and forecasting tools. Support Strategic Financial Leadership Deliver actionable insights, cost analyses, and sustainability models. Lead audit preparation, risk management, and cash flow reporting. Strengthen documentation and processes for long-term organizational stability. Collaborate & Mentor Supervise bookkeepers, fostering skill growth and accountability. Build financial literacy across teams through clear communication and support. Model integrity, teamwork, and mission-aligned decision-making. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required) 6–8+ years of nonprofit financial operations experience, with 3+ in a Controller or supervisory role Proven success managing complex funding streams (federal/state grants, private foundations, donor restrictions) Deep knowledge of
GAAP , fund accounting, and audit processes Technical fluency with
Sage Intacct
and
Microsoft Excel
(required);
Salesforce
experience a plus Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills — especially with non-finance audiences Who You Are Detail-oriented and systems-driven Accountable and collaborative Strategic and solutions-focused Tech-savvy and adaptable Mission-aligned and integrity-led Why You’ll Love Working Here We take care of our people so they can take care of others. At Love146, you’ll find a culture centered on
well-being, flexibility, and purpose , including: Comprehensive health coverage
(employee contribution as low as 6%) 20 vacation days ,
10 sick days , and
paid holidays Paid sabbatical
after 5 years of continuous employment 403(b) retirement plan
with employer match EAP access , optional vision/dental coverage, and more Eligible for
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Work Location Remote (Eastern Time)
preferred states: CT, NC, NY, MA Hybrid
option available (1–2 days/week in office if within driving distance) Ready to use your financial expertise to help end child trafficking? Apply today and join a team that believes in nothing less than freedom for every child. Love146 is an Affirmative Action/EOE