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Discover Your Impact at MLT

At MLT, we’re more than just a workplace; you'll be part of a dynamic team that's setting the standard for what ambitious, forward-thinking work looks like. We move with purpose, value big ideas, and give our people the runway to lead and make an impact where it counts. Here, your work directly supports programs that develop the next generation of leaders, helping talented professionals grow, succeed, and make meaningful contributions. The reasons our people love working at MLT are as unique as they are. Come join us and discover the power of doing work that truly matters.

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The Controller is a senior strategic leader responsible for strengthening MLT’s financial infrastructure and ensuring excellence across all accounting and financial operations. This role oversees the full scope of accounting functions for MLT’s $30M+ portfolio including general ledger management, accounts payable and receivable, payroll compliance, grant and fund accounting, treasury, reporting, and financial compliance while driving process improvements and ensuring year-round audit readiness. In this position, you will lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Finance team, partnering closely with the CFO, program leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver accurate, timely financial insights that advance MLT’s mission and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate brings a balance of precision, strategic insight, operational leadership, and a solutions-oriented mindset. Success in this role requires deep technical expertise in nonprofit accounting, a commitment to integrity, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear guidance for diverse audiences.

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Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) is a non-profit organization that is changing the face of leadership across sectors and driving breakthrough results for individuals and institutions. MLT supports high-achieving talent with a winning professional playbook, one-on-one coaching, and door-opening relationships that accelerate their career paths from college to MBA to senior leadership. MLT has created a thriving network of more than 10,000 Rising Leaders and is fundamentally transforming the talent pipelines at its partner organizations, including more than 150 leading corporations, nonprofits, and business schools. MLT is a leading source of talent for top graduate business schools and strategic solutions for many of the nation's premier corporations. MLT's innovative approach has also resulted in strategic partnerships with many of the country's leading philanthropies. MLT has been featured on the cover of Fortune, in The Atlantic, the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post. For more information, visit MLT.org.

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