Controller x 200K - 250K x Valley POST NUMBER: 458251
Are you an experienced Controller with an active CPA and career in non profit? If so, then we are working on a Controller opportunity that is right up your alley!
A nonprofit in the Valley is looking for a Controller to lead accounting and GL operations for their organization. The Controller will be responsible for managing a team, non profit fund accounting, and using systems to drive process improvement. To be successful in this role, the Controller will need to demonstrate leadership skills, be a great communicator, and systems savvy. Does this sound like you or someone you know? If so, then please read the full Controller job description below to see if this could be your next step!
What do you need for this Controller role?
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
- 20 years of accounting experience
- 10 years of people management experience
- MUST be an active CPA
- MUST have non profit related experience
- Advanced Excel
- Direct the maintenance of the general ledger to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP.
- Supervise daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management.
- Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and closing processes to deliver precise financial data.
- Establish and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Lead the preparation and distribution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Analyze variances against budget, forecast, prior periods, and trends to provide actionable insights.
- Present financial performance metrics and key findings to senior leadership and the Board as needed.
- Ensure reporting deadlines are consistently met while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
- Oversee all aspects of grant and award compliance, including allocation, expense tracking, and reporting.
- Coordinate annual financial audits and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, donor restrictions, and contract obligations.
- Maintain robust systems to monitor restricted funds and oversee timely release of net assets.
- Continuously evaluate and strengthen financial systems, processes, and internal controls.
- Recommend and implement best practices to increase efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.
- Drive automation and modernization of accounting workflows where applicable.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to align financial goals with organizational priorities.
- Partner with program and administrative teams to provide financial guidance and support strategic decision-making.
- Contribute to the development of budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial planning.
- Provide financial insights to support operational excellence and resource optimization.
- Manage and mentor the Accounting, Grants Management, and Reporting/Consolidation teams.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Set clear performance expectations and foster professional development across the department.
- Serve as a role model for ethical financial stewardship and organizational values.
- Rare opportunity to grow professionally and do meaningful, impactful work – work closely with CFO and have exposure to all department heads, financial information and related processes
- Competitive retirement plans
- Exceptional medical, dental & vision benefits (90% paid by employer)
- Annual market/inflation adjusted salary increases – very generous 5%
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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- other business and organizational needs.
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