Assistant Controller

The Annenberg Foundation • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Annenberg Foundation is seeking an experienced, hands-on Assistant Controller to support the Director of Accounting & Finance in overseeing accounting operations. Working closely with the Director and the Senior Director of Administration and Finance, the Assistant Controller helps ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, oversee accounting staff, and support the Foundation’s financial and operational priorities. The role calls for broad accounting expertise, managerial skills, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to managing financial operations, developing staff, and improving processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including at least 5 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with investment accounting and strong knowledge of financial systems, including Sage Intacct or comparable cloud-based ERP platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and staff-development capabilities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, sound professional judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit or private foundation accounting preferred.
• Professional accounting credential (CPA, CMA, CIA, or equivalent) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for the Foundation and its entities, including general ledger, grants accounting, accounts payable, cash management, and fixed assets.
• Lead quarterly and annual close processes, ensuring accurate journal entries, reconciliations, financial schedules, and reporting.
• Oversee grant-related accounting, review investment accounting entries, and support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Support audit activities, tax and regulatory filings, and compliance with GAAP and applicable requirements.
• Maintain, strengthen, and document accounting policies, internal controls, financial systems, and operational processes.
• Oversee, mentor, and develop accounting staff, promote cross-training, and foster a collaborative, service-oriented team.
• Partner with Finance leadership on departmental initiatives, process improvements, and special projects, while serving as a key operational partner and backup to the Director.

What This Job Offers

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