Position: Controller (CPA)

This position leads the accounting team, coordinates external audits, and delivers financial insights that support organizational decision-making and long-term stability.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct all general accounting activities, including month-end and year-end close, general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation of audit-related materials, with an emphasis on process enhancement and efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to nonprofit accounting standards (ASC 958) and maintain consistency across all programs, entities, and funding sources.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement workflows, and cash application, establishing strong controls and coding accuracy.
• Lead, coach, and support accounting team members, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement. Establish scalable procedures that align with organizational growth.
• Deliver accounting expertise to support budgeting and forecasting, translating technical matters into clear, actionable guidance for leadership.
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls across all financial activities, ensuring segregation of duties and identifying areas of financial or operational risk.
• Oversee payroll general ledger activity and reconcile payroll- and benefits-related accounts.
• Manage external audit processes, including the Single Audit and other required financial reviews such as workers' compensation and accounts receivable audits.
• Oversee preparation of Form 990 and ensure all organizational tax filings (income, sales, property) are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Lead initiatives to enhance and automate accounting and reporting workflows, improving efficiency and transparency.
• Maintain and regularly update departmental documentation, procedures, and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active CPA REQUIRED
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required; MBA preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including leadership and supervisory roles; nonprofit experience strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP and compliance requirements applicable to nonprofit organizations.
• Demonstrated success in redesigning and improving financial close processes, including automation and system enhancements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective leadership capabilities with a commitment to developing staff.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and maintain high accuracy under deadlines.
• Strong ethical judgment and strict confidentiality with sensitive financial information.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications, with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (NetSuite experience preferred) and payroll system integrations (such as ADP General Ledger Interface).
• Ability to utilize business intelligence tools to support financial reporting and analysis.

Salary: $175k - $250k DOE

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.