Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller

Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller

• Location: San Francisco, CA
• Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
• Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000

About the Opportunity

A mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller to join its Finance team. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a stable, collaborative organization while helping improve financial processes, strengthen internal controls, and support long-term organizational success.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role oversees one accounting team member and serves as a key contributor to financial reporting, month-end close, audit preparation, budgeting support, and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Maintain the general ledger in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly financial reports.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Reconcile bank accounts, investments, and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Prepare supporting schedules for audits and financial reporting.

Cash Management

• Monitor cash balances and banking activity.
• Process electronic payments and transfers.
• Assist with cash flow monitoring and treasury functions.
• Maintain accurate records of cash-related transactions.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Review and process vendor payments.
• Maintain accounts receivable records and monitor collections.
• Ensure proper coding and documentation of financial transactions.
• Prepare invoices and billing documentation as needed.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting processes.
• Improve workflows, reporting procedures, and internal controls.
• Support finance system enhancements and modernization initiatives.
• Document accounting policies and procedures.

Leadership

• Provide guidance and support to accounting staff.
• Assist with workflow management and departmental priorities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to support financial operations.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Preferred

• Nonprofit accounting experience.
• Experience with Financial Edge.
• Supervisory experience.
• Process improvement or systems implementation experience.
• CPA designation or CPA-track candidate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

Why Apply?

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working within a highly stable organization that values collaboration, professional growth, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will have the ability to influence accounting processes, strengthen operations, and contribute to the long-term success of the organization.