Controller

Description

Job Title: Controller

Status: Full Time

Classification: Exempt

Location: Santa Rosa, CA (Remote/Hybrid-Onsite Preferred)

The Controller reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and provides oversight and management of the accounting operations and finance team members within Nation’s Finest. The Controller is a crucial leader in financial operations of Nation’s Finest, ensuring transparency, compliance, and efficiency. This is a supervisory senior management position responsible for management of A/P and A/R, the maintenance of accounting records, monthly close, grant funding requests, annual audits, monthly financial reporting, and coordinating with the CFO to produce report packages for the Board of Directors, funding partners, or other stakeholders as required.

Job Duties

General Ledger Management and Accounting Staff Oversight (40%)

• Oversee and ensure accounting accuracy in all general ledger systems.
• Review and perform journal entries, including recurring and adjusting entries.
• Review and direct all account postings from sub-systems, AP, AR, and Payroll.
• Manage monthly financial statements ensuring timely production.
• Oversee indirect cost allocations (understanding and application).
• Ensure compliance with FASB standards and nonprofit accounting practices.
• Prepare tax schedules for annual tax filing in coordination with larger team.
• Responsible for allocating and tracking depreciation, prepaid expenses, deposits, vacation accruals, payroll, and fringe benefit accruals.
• Support higher-level accounting needs, consolidations, and intercompany eliminating entries.
• Supervise, train, and mentor accounting staff to ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
  
  

Cash Management (30%)

• Manage banking relationships and various bank accounts, including ensuring field staff have tools they need to make purchases.
• Review and oversee accounts receivable processes to ensure timely collection and accurate reporting.
• Produce multiple cash flow forecasting by site/cost center and funding source.
• Protect business assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls and policies.
  
  

Grant Management (20%)

• Oversee grant accounting, including compliance with 2CFR200 and other federal, state, and private funding requirements.
• Track and report on Temporarily Restricted Net Assets (TRNA), ensuring proper release of restrictions.
• Reconcile all AP activities on general ledger and perform draw requests under all grants.
• Ensure financial compliance reports required for funders are produced and submitted in a timely manner.
• Partner with the CFO to lead the financial portion of compliance and partner with other staff on grant tracking to the general ledger
  
  

Operational/ Lease Management & Ad Hoc Reporting (10%)

• Oversee and maintain depreciation schedules and ROU (Right-of-Use) assets in accordance with GAAP.
• Suggest and implement improvements to processes and systems.
• Assist with collections, when necessary; other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or related certification preferred.
• Minimum five years’ experience in accounting roles with increasing levels of responsibility
• Minimum two years’ experience working at an exempt level in non-profit fund accounting; experience working for a non-profit organization operating multiple programs in various geographical areas preferred.
• Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable processes, spreadsheets, word processing and Sage Intacct accounting software.
• Deep knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards, including FASB, 2CFR200, and Temporarily Restricted Net Assets (TRNA).
• Experience working with auditors and a thorough understanding of the relationship between auditors and nonprofit organizations preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize work tasks and efficiently allocate and manage time.
• Proven ability to successfully coach and train team members
• Strong leadership, managerial, customer service, problem solving, project management, communication, and organizational skills.
  
  

Physical Requirements

This role primarily involves sedentary work, including extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

• Professional and relaxed office setting in Santa Rosa, CA.
• May occasionally require evening or weekend hours to meet reporting deadlines.
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $98,000 – $120,000 annually (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
• Employment Type: Full-time, exempt
• Benefits Include: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
  
  

Nation’s Finest is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.