Controller

Department: Accounting

Reports To: President and Chief Executive Officer

Job Function: Accounting

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Job Summary:

The Controller is the chief accounting strategist for Goodwill Industries of Tulsa. Reporting to the

President and Chief Executive Officer, the position provides vision and leadership for all accounting

operations, develops and oversees the internal-control framework, and delivers timely, accurate,

and insightful financial information to senior leadership, the Board, and external stakeholders. The

Controller owns organization-wide budgeting and forecasting, cash-flow and investment strategy,

external compliance, audit coordination, and accounting team development, ensuring alignment

with Goodwill’s mission and long-term financial sustainability.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounting operations, ensuring the integrity of the general ledger and

adherence to GAAP and nonprofit standards.

• Lead the annual budget process and multi-year financial projections; provide scenario

analysis to support strategic decisions.

• Review and finalize monthly and annual financial statements prepared by the accounting

team.

• Manage banking relationships, cash-management policy, and short-term investments to

optimize liquidity and returns.

• Ensure timely completion of Form 990, state and federal filings, pension and grant reports,

and other statutory requirements.

• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors; manage annual financial, Single, and

retirement-plan audits and implement recommendations.

• Design, document, and monitor organization-wide controls; approve policies that safeguard

assets and data integrity.

• Partner with the President and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Team on long-range

planning, growth initiatives, and risk assessment.

• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate accounting staff; promote professional growth and

succession readiness.

Other Job Functions:

• Ensure payroll and accounts payable/receivable are reconciled, accurate, and address any

process or internal control needed changes.

• Serve as finance liaison on cross-functional projects (system upgrades, new program

launches, etc.).

• Collaborate with the President and Chief Executive Officer for reporting needs with the

Finance, Audit, and Risk Committee.

• Maintain relationship with Goodwill’s financial advisors and planners.• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all Goodwill policies, including safety, ethics, and

EEO.

• Other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required; Master’s degree

preferred.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.

Other Requirements:

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory or

management role.

• Expert knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting, and internal‑control frameworks.

• Demonstrated success leading budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑management initiatives.

• Experience preparing or overseeing Form 990, grant compliance reporting, and state and

federal filings.

• Proficiency with enterprise ERP/GL systems and advanced financial modeling. New system

implementation experience a plus.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and change‑management skills.