Controller

About The Opportunity

A mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all accounting and financial operations. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, managing audits, overseeing grants and restricted funding, and providing financial guidance to organizational leadership. The Controller will play a key role in supporting the organization's mission through strong financial stewardship and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Monitor grant funding, restricted funds, and donor contributions to ensure proper accounting and reporting.
• Lead the annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors.
• Prepare and review IRS Form 990 and other regulatory filings.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, financial policies, and accounting procedures.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff while promoting a collaborative team environment.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial reporting and performance analysis.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, grant management, and fund accounting.
• Experience managing audits and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting/ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Nonprofit, association, advocacy, foundation, or mission-driven organization experience.
• Experience with grant-funded programs and donor-restricted funds.
• Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership or board members.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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