Controller

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and monthly close.
• Establish and maintain disciplined month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and internal controls; coordinate annual audits and tax filings.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing finance team.

This role ensures the financial integrity and sustainability of a nonprofit news organization, enabling it to continue delivering nonpartisan journalism that informs and engages Texans.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting, including fund accounting and restricted contributions.
• Experience with accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.

Salary: $110k - $125k. Remote-friendly with hybrid option (3 days in office/2 days remote) based in Austin. Collaborative, mission-driven culture.

The Texas Tribune is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization dedicated to informing Texans about public policy, politics, and government.