Corporate Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Controller – Nonprofit Organization (Hybrid, Santa Ana, CA)
Compensation: $130,000 – $165,000 per year

About the Opportunity
Professional Search Group is partnering with a well-established, mission-driven nonprofit organization in Santa Ana with an annual budget of approximately $20 million. The organization is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting and finance function, strengthen financial operations, and play a key role in an upcoming accounting system conversion. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both the organization's financial health and its mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting and finance operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, and cash management
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of two accounting professionals
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements
• Serve as the primary liaison with the outside CPA firm, coordinating the annual financial audit, Form 990 preparation, and any Single Audit requirements
• Play a lead role in the accounting system conversion, including requirements gathering, data migration, testing, process redesign, and staff training
• Oversee grant and restricted fund accounting, ensuring compliance with donor restrictions and funder reporting requirements
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses, and present financial results to executive leadership and the Board/Finance Committee
• Develop, document, and maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Monitor cash flow and support strategic financial planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or management role
• Nonprofit accounting experience required, including fund accounting, grant accounting, and familiarity with ASC 958
• Experience working with external auditors and managing the audit process
• Hands-on experience with an accounting system implementation or conversion strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal control best practices
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with nonprofit accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct, Blackbaud Financial Edge, Abila MIP) a plus
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders

Work Schedule
Hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office days in Santa Ana and remote work.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary of $130K – $165K, commensurate with experience
• Hybrid flexibility
• Leadership role with direct access to executive leadership and the Board
• Opportunity to modernize financial systems and processes
• Work that supports a meaningful community mission

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply today for immediate consideration.