Controller

Organization: Autistry Studios

Location: San Rafael, California

Employment: Full-time, Exempt

Reports To: COO/CFO 

Salary: $115,000 - $145,000

About the Opportunity

Autistry Studios is seeking an experienced Controller for this newly created position. Our rapid growth has created greater financial complexity and the unique opportunity for the right individual to take the organization to the next level. This is a key role responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, strong internal controls, timely reporting, and sound financial practices across the organization. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting skills with sound judgement and possesses the expertise to build systems, manage financial risk and act as a financial advisor to Autistry Leadership and the Board of Directors.

About Us

Autistry Studios is a nonprofit organization founded in 2008 dedicated to helping autistic/neurodiverse teens and young adults become independent, empowered individuals. Our mission is to support students in building academic, vocational and life skills that lead to meaningful participation in the community. We currently serve over 40 students with a staff of 35 employees and maintain three facilities. With an annual budget of $3.5M and growing our plans call for expanding our student body, staff, services and possibly our facilities.

What You’ll Do

·        Lead accounting operations and the monthly, quarterly, and annual close.

·        Oversee accurate financial statements, reconciliations, cash management, and related reporting.

·        Strengthen internal controls, policies, procedures, and financial systems.

·        Coordinate the annual audit, tax filings, and financial compliance requirements.

·        Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial analysis.

·        Provide clear, useful financial information to leadership and the Board.

·        Lead, support, and develop accounting staff and improve processes and systems.

What We’re Looking For

·        Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; CPA preferred.

·        Ten years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including leadership responsibility.

·        Strong GAAP, financial reporting, internal control, audit, and budgeting knowledge.

·        Experience supporting audits and board-level financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting/forecasting and financial systems.

·        Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

·        Strong Excel/spreadsheet and accounting systems skills, Experience with QuickBooks and Square POS systems, preferred.

·        Previous Controller experience with a small to mid-sized nonprofit preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $115,000 - $145,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Paid Time Off, Medical/Dental benefits, Hybrid flexibility

To Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role to: barbararwaite@gmail.com

Autistry Studios is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences.