Controller

Job Description

Controller

We have partnered with a nonprofit organization who is seeking a Controller who will be responsible for accounting operations. This position will be the resident GAAP expert, with deep and current experience in financial reporting and fund accounting. This position is hybrid with two days in office based in Pasadena, CA.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for all day- to-day accounting activities and ensuring that accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems are accurate.

Maintain agency allocations in collaboration with the Senior Director of Grants Management. Update the position control log each month to reflect current allocations.

Maintain accounting Chart of Accounts and general ledger, to ensure accurate and current coding; update COA coding as new contracts are activated, or deactivated, in both QuickBooks and ADP.

Review bi-weekly payroll and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of agency allocations prior to entry into the accounting system. Uploads bi-weekly payroll and monthly benefits journals.

Drive processes and improvements that leverage strengths of the current accounting team members.

Manage all financial, project/program and grants accounting; in conjunction with the grants team.

Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipts of revenues, fixed assets, cost and program budgets and actual expenditures.

Manage and track the performance of invested assets in keeping with policies and investment guidelines. Prepare quarterly investments schedules.

Manage and maintain fixed assets schedules, ensuring accurate additions, deletions, and depreciation.

Assist the CFO in the areas of process improvements, budgeting, audits, cash flow planning and treasury management, cost allocations, system and coding efficiencies.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or closely related field.

5 + years in nonprofit financial management highly preferred.

Advanced skills in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), QuickBooks and payroll database. ADP experience is strongly preferred.

Knowledge of GAAP and OMB Circular guidelines.

Strong general accounting and government grant experience.

Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communications skills.Company Description

GHJ Search and Staffing (formerly Creative Financial Staffing - CFS Los Angeles) is the recruiting arm of GHJ, a national accounting and advisory firm. Our Team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

Full-time

Hybrid remote