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Controller, Finance

Stanford Sierra Youth & Families
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025 CLOSED ON 12/27/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller, Finance position at Stanford Sierra Youth & Families?

  • $5,000 Hiring Bonus*

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Minimum of bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, or accounting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or MBA preferred.
  • 10 years of related experience and 5 years of experience in a leadership capacity.
  • Proven experience in a Controller role demonstrating a deep understanding of accounting processes, technical accounting, and financial management.
  • Proven experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll.
  • Experience in accounting within community-based organizations or healthcare sectors, including knowledge of industry-specific financial and accounting practices, regulatory and compliance standards, and operational processes, is considered a plus.
  • Advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software, preferably Sage Intacct

Skills & Requirements

  • Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a diverse team; the foresight and ability to delegate accordingly.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board or other outside partners.
  • Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers.
  • Verbal and written ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, community partners, consumers and all levels of management
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and assignments effectively
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment within program/department and agency wide
  • Ability to work in a mobile, fast-paced environment
  • Ability to use a laptop computer
  • Fulfillment of TB test, background check clearance, and any other mandatory State/Federal requirements
  • Valid California driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, can maintain a driving record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier, if applicable to position
  • Must provide and operate a registered, properly insured automobile, if applicable to position

Essential Job Functions

Position Specific

  • Oversee core day-to-day financial operations with a budget of $45 million, supervising a team of 9 staff members, including timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting in compliance with GAAP and all regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and program budgets and actual expenditures.
  • Lead preparation and submission of all finance related regulatory filings, including IRS Forms and other federal/state requirements as needed.
  • Manage the audit process and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and tax advisors.
  • Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of the agency’s financial status.
  • Assist the agency’s leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and compare actual results with a view to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate.
  • Oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting; ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant/fund period; collate financial reporting materials for government, corporate, and foundation grants and programs.
  • Leverage strengths of the current finance team members, help to clarify roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.
  • Manage cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity and alignment with organizational reserves and planning needs.
  • Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment

Agency Specific

  • Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of agency, while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics, the agency’s policies and procedures, contractor requirements, and regulatory requirements.
  • Model and communicate appropriate positive attitudes toward the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values
  • Work collaboratively with all agency programs and staff to provide support as needed
  • Utilize and maintain calendar with all work-related details in order to manage time effectively and share calendar information with coworkers
  • Participate in on-going training to expand and develop professional skills
  • Perform other duties as necessary for the agency, as assigned

Employment At-Will

Employment at the Agency is terminable at-will, which means that employment may be terminated at any time, without cause or reason, by either the employee or the Agency. In addition the Agency may also demote, layoff, transfer or reassign employees at any time at its sole discretion without cause or reason.

Check out our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement: https://www.ssyaf.org/diversity-equity-inclusion

Starting Salary Range

The full salary range for this role is posted here. Offers made will fall within a portion of the range commensurate with equity factors such as experience and education.

Controller: $125,000 - $185,000 annually, DOE

Salary : $125,000 - $185,000

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