Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Controller to oversee the financial health and accounting operations of a nonprofit organization in Fullerton, California. This position leads financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and budget planning across multiple operating units while supporting sound fiscal decision-making. The role works closely with executive leadership to deliver accurate consolidated reporting, guide audits and regulatory filings, and strengthen financial processes that support the organization’s mission.

Responsibilities:
• Lead organization-wide accounting activities, including ledger management, payables, receivables, payroll, cash oversight, investments, and fixed asset administration.
• Oversee financial reporting for multiple operating units and affiliated programs, ensuring complete and timely records across all areas under the organization’s fiscal responsibility.
• Direct the monthly close cycle in partnership with accounting leadership, reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare consolidated monthly financial reports, including intercompany balancing and elimination entries, for leadership review and decision support.
• Manage audit readiness by organizing schedules, supporting documentation, and communication with external and campus auditors throughout the annual audit process.
• Ensure all required tax submissions, compliance reports, and related regulatory filings are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Lead the annual budgeting process by setting timelines, developing planning tools, and partnering with department leaders to evaluate budget submissions.
• Deliver budget-to-actual analysis, forecast updates, and financial modeling that highlight trends, risks, and recommended actions for leadership and governing committees.
• Maintain and refine business procedures and internal control practices to support compliance with organizational policies, campus-related requirements, and applicable laws.
• Serve as a key financial partner to senior leadership by monitoring performance, investigating variances, and recommending strategies that strengthen fiscal stewardship.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience leading accounting and financial reporting functions, preferably within a nonprofit or similarly complex organization.
• Strong knowledge of consolidated financial statement preparation, month-end close, and audit coordination.
• Experience building and monitoring budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis for multiple departments or business units.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, regulatory compliance, and financial policies.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to executives, board members, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency in managing detailed financial documentation and maintaining accurate records across multiple entities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and accountability.