About Digital Promise
Digital Promise is a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for every learner. They work with educators, researchers, technology leaders, and communities to design, investigate, and scale innovations that support learners, especially those who’ve been historically and systematically excluded. Their vision is that every person engages in powerful learning experiences that lead to a life of well-being, fulfillment, and economic mobility.

Digital Promise embeds research and development throughout their work. The organization investigates how people learn and create sustainable solutions to improve learning opportunities for all. Digital Promise brings together systems leaders, educators, researchers, entrepreneurs, and developers to improve learning with the power of technology and innovation through a variety of networks and programs, including the League of Innovative Schools, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, and a robust micro-credentials platform.

Digital Promise has a 230-person team with annual revenue of $135 million and an $85 million operating budget. With a diverse funding base, major revenue sources include philanthropic grants (70%), federal grants (10%), earned revenue (10%), and contributions and other sources (10%); Digital Promise is in a strong financial position with a strong cash position and reserves. Digital Promise is a fast-paced, high-growth organization with a diverse, hardworking team.

Learn more about Digital Promise’s work to shape the future of learning at digitalpromise.org.

Position Summary

Digital Promise seeks an experienced certified public accountant to lead its finance functions. The Comptroller will bring expert financial strategy and sound fiscal management to support the organization’s growth and development. With functional responsibility over all accounting operations, including AR/AP, payroll, revenue recognition, and grant compliance, the Comptroller plays a critical role in advancing Digital Promise’s mission.

In 2025, Digital Promise will transition its accounting system from NetSuite to Sage Intacct. The incoming Comptroller will be able to configure the new system, including design and implement new procedures, protocols, and tools to adopt the new system and associated software.

Ideal candidates will have managed nonprofit financial operations for budgets exceeding $50 million and thoroughly understand Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including GAAP for nonprofits, OMB’s uniform guidance for federal awards, and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements. Sound judgment while evaluating financial processes and making recommendations to senior leadership is required experience.

The incoming Comptroller will be highly collaborative and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. They will have passion for Digital Promise’s mission, strong business acumen, and a record of managing a small team. The Comptroller reports to the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (VP & COO), and leads a six-person team including an Accounting Supervisor, two Senior Staff Accountants, a Payroll Administrator, a Federal Grants Specialist, and a Staff Accountant. The Comptroller is a member of the board of directors’ Finance and Audit Committees, and has a consultative relationship to the CEO and senior leadership.

Application Process
Digital Promise is conducting this search in partnership with Good Insight, a national executive search firm serving the nonprofit sector. A complete job description and application can be found on their website. Interested applicants should upload a resume and a detailed cover letter to www.good-insight.org/careers.