05/13/2026
We’re hiring!
E3 Alliance is a Texas-based education collaborative that partners with school districts, higher education institutions, businesses, nonprofits, and policymakers to drive education systems change.
Our Core Values: Trustworthy | Resolute | Collaborative | Intentional
E3 Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and has a Best Place for Working Parents 2026 designation. We value both the effectiveness of remote work and the importance of in-person collaboration. E3 Alliance offers the flexibility of working remotely or coming into an office. Additionally, some in-person meetings are required.
Job Overview:
E3 Alliance is seeking an experienced Controller to join our growing, mission-based organization in a newly created, high-impact role. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance and Operations (VPFO), the Controller will provide financial leadership and stewardship across all accounting functions, financial reporting, and internal controls, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, transparency, and compliance.
The Controller will oversee day‑to‑day accounting activities and deliver timely, reliable financial information across a complex nonprofit portfolio that includes donor‑advised funds (DAFs), scholarship funds, project‑based funding, and earned income initiatives. This role is ideal for a values‑driven finance leader with strong technical expertise, strategic perspective, and a passion for building scalable financial systems that support long‑term impact.
Apply here: https://austincc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Highland-Business-Center/Controller---E3-Alliance_R-9301?q=E3+Alliance
Duties and Responsibilities:
Accounting & Financial Operations
Payroll
Cash Management
Financial Reporting & Board Support
Audit, Tax, and Compliance
Qualifications:
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or financial management roles.
At least three (3) years of supervisory or people management experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accounts (CMA), or active progress toward licensure.
Extensive experience managing complex nonprofit revenue streams, including the strategic oversight of restricted and unrestricted funds.
Demonstrated ability to develop sophisticated budgeting and forecasting models aligned with multi-year grants and diverse funding requirements.
Proven success in leading financial process improvements, strengthening internal controls, and implementing or optimizing ERP or general ledger systems.
Hands-on experience managing external audits and overseeing nonprofit tax filings, including IRS Form 990, with a strong track record of compliance and audit readiness.
Compensation and Benefits:
E3 Alliance is supported by founding partner Austin Community College District (ACC), and through this partnership utilizes ACC payroll and human resource systems. Through ACC, E3 Alliance staff have access to ACC compensation and benefits systems, including generous vacation and sick leave, insurance, and other benefits.
Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000
Salary based on experience and expertise.
Health care and dental insurance, TRS retirement benefits, disability insurance, and other standard ACC benefits.
E3 Alliance is unable to support candidates who require sponsorship to work in the United States.
This position is grant-funded but does not have a defined end date and is intended to be a full-time, ongoing role.
Apply by May 24, 2026.
