Nonprofit Assistant Controller

GHJ • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $110,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

A large, mission-driven faith-based nonprofit organization serving the Los Angeles community and global partners is looking for an Assistant Controller to join their accounting team. The Assistant Controller will join an accounting team of over 10 professionals in an organization that hands a high volume of transactions and grant agreements. A strong background in nonprofit accounting and an accounting degree is required. The ideal candidate brings hands-on technical strength, experience operating in a structured or union-supported environment, and the ability to bring organization and oversight to a high-volume setting.
The Assistant Controller will report to the Controller and will oversee the AP team, including reviewing their work. Responsibilities include reviewing journal entries, leading account reconciliation clean-up and coordination efforts, strengthening internal review procedures, and ensuring accuracy across the general ledger. This role will also partner closely with the development team to properly account for complex donation transactions, pledges, and related adjustments, while supporting the oversight and distribution of numerous grant agreements to community partners and service providers.
The Assistant Controller will join a nonprofit with an annual operating budget of approximately $60M. The organization convenes community stakeholders, mobilizes philanthropic resources, and directs funding to support community security initiatives, social services for vulnerable populations, leadership development programs, and international relief efforts. Through strong civic and community partnerships, it works to ensure safety, stability, and long-term sustainability for those it serves.
This is a direct hire opportunity based in Los Angeles with a hybrid schedule (3–4 days in office weekly).

Requirements

• A strong background in nonprofit accounting
• An accounting degree
• Hands-on technical strength
• Experience operating in a structured or union-supported environment
• The ability to bring organization and oversight to a high-volume setting

Responsibilities

• Oversee the AP team, including reviewing their work
• Reviewing journal entries
• Leading account reconciliation clean-up and coordination efforts
• Strengthening internal review procedures
• Ensuring accuracy across the general ledger
• Partner closely with the development team to properly account for complex donation transactions, pledges, and related adjustments
• Supporting the oversight and distribution of numerous grant agreements to community partners and service providers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level