Controller/Director of Finance

Now Hiring: Controller / Director of Finance Full-Time | Finance & Accounting Leadership Location: Miami, FL | Hybrid Competitive Salary, Commensurate with Experience

Lead Financial Integrity. Strengthen Operations. Support a Mission That Matters.

The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF) is seeking an experienced and highly hands-on Controller / Director of Finance to oversee the Foundation’s accounting operations and help ensure the accuracy, integrity, and responsible stewardship of its financial resources.

DRIF is one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to funding and advancing research focused on discovering a biological cure for diabetes. Through strategic philanthropy, donor engagement, scientific collaboration, and public awareness, the Foundation supports groundbreaking research while inspiring hope for millions of individuals and families affected by diabetes.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Controller / Director of Finance will own the day-to-day accounting function, oversee financial reporting and internal controls, and support budgeting, cash management, grant accounting, audits, and nonprofit compliance.

This is a hands-on leadership role. The Foundation operates with a lean accounting structure, so the successful candidate must be comfortable both overseeing the accounting function and personally performing critical accounting responsibilities—including journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close, supporting schedules, audit preparation, and financial analysis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nonprofit accounting professional who enjoys owning the details, improving processes, working independently, and serving as a trusted financial partner to organizational leadership.

What You’ll Do

Accounting & Financial Operations

Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger activity, accounts payable, bank act