Scottsdale, Arizona, United States · Hybrid
$105k–$115k/yr
Description Position Title: Controller Department: Administration Reports to: VP/Chief Finance and Administration Officer (CFAO) Category: Exempt Status: Full-time salary Location: Taliesin West, Scottsdale, AZ Remote Co…
Skills: Fiscal Management, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Nonprofit Accounting, Audit Coordination
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The Controller is responsible for the direct fiscal management of the Foundation, including the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and tax filings. They oversee the Finance Department, manage restricted funds, and coordinate annual independent audits.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least four years of relevant experience, including one year in nonprofit accounting and two years of management experience. A CPA certification and experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge or similar software are preferred.
Description
Position Title: Controller
Department: Administration
Reports to: VP/Chief Finance and Administration Officer (CFAO)
Category: Exempt
Status: Full-time salary
Location: Taliesin West, Scottsdale, AZ
Remote Compatible: Hybrid
Reviewed/Approved: July 20, 2026
Under the supervision of the VP/Chief Finance and Administration Officer (VP/CFAO), the Controller is responsible for direct fiscal management of the Foundation. The Controller provides leadership and management to ensure that the organization has operational controls and administrative and reporting procedures and systems in place to effectively grow and enhance the Foundation and realize its vision. Key components of the role include preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, state and federal tax filings and other corporate documents; compiling the annual budget and forecasts; organizing and managing restricted funds and investments under the policy established by the Board of Trustees; and overseeing the annual financial audit and tax return preparation. The Controller and his/her team also provides staff support for Committees of the Board of Trustees (Board), leadership, and all departments of the Foundation.
This hybrid position is full-time with a salary of $105-115K/year depending on experience (DOE), and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off. The Foundation pays up to 90% of monthly health insurance premiums and provides all regular full-time employees with our life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and long-term care policies at no cost to employees.
A career at Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation offers more than an opportunity to impact the world through our mission. Our team does vital and valued work that fosters creativity, collaboration, and camaraderie. Besides competitive compensation and benefits, we offer an inclusive environment, amazing views, and incredible architecture to inspire you every day.
Requirements
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demands: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and consistently talk or hear; and rarely taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OSHA Risk Classification for COVID-19 Exposure: Lower Risk (Caution): This position has minimal occupational contact with the public and other co-workers and is therefore determined to fall within the Lower Risk category as defined by OSHA. To further minimize risk, employees are required to follow the Foundation's Safe and Healthy Workplace guidelines and related personal and facility infection control policies.
Advancing the way we build and live
VISION Our vision is a better world shaped by Frank Lloyd Wright’s legacy and ideas, inspiring how we live, learn, and build. MISSION We connect people to the continued relevance of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural legacy; we preserve the buildings, landscapes, and collections of Taliesin and Taliesin West; and we advance the impact of architecture and design. We embrace Wright’s philosophy and transform it into actions for a thriving future.
Offices: 12629 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, Arizona, US · Taliesin, 5481 Country Road C, Spring Green, WI 53588, US
Advancing the way we build and live
VISION Our vision is a better world shaped by Frank Lloyd Wright’s legacy and ideas, inspiring how we live, learn, and build. MISSION We connect people to the continued relevance of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural legacy; we preserve the buildings, landscapes, and collections of Taliesin and Taliesin West; and we advance the impact of architecture and design. We embrace Wright’s philosophy and transform it into actions for a thriving future.
Offices: 12629 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, Arizona, US · Taliesin, 5481 Country Road C, Spring Green, WI 53588, US
