Controller

Hanna Boys Center • Sonoma, CA

139d

About The Position

The Controller is a critical leader in the finance department responsible for the Center’s day-to-day accounting and financial activities, accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP for Not-For-Profit organizations, leading the annual audits, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies and procedures. The Controller is a key strategic partner of the VP Finance and collaborative member of the business office and administrative teams, recommending and implementing financial systems and controls to ensure fiscal responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business required; CPA highly preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years in senior financial positions, preferably in nonprofit organizations with multiple funding sources.
• Experience with GAAP, management accounting, cost allocation, and internal control environments.
• Experience in ERP platforms; Sage Intacct preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Ability to independently set priorities and manage competing deliverables.
• Leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (Sage Intacct preferred).
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Oversight, leadership, and execution of Hanna’s day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, cash management, banking and investment accounting, AP/AR and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP pronouncements in all accounting matters.
• Manage grant-related financial activities, including tracking, reporting, and compliance; work closely with development team and program managers to process accurate monthly grant invoicing.
• Maintain restricted fund records, reconciliations, and payroll allocation schedules.
• Develop, document, implement and maintain financial procedures and policies.
• Ensure timely month-end and annual close processes with management analysis.
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements and budget vs. actual analyses.
• Coordinate annual audit process, prepare schedules, and support auditors.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing development and support.
• Assist VP Finance and CEO with strategic financial planning for on-going and new initiatives.
• Lead the preparation and implementation of the annual budget process and allocation models.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses, reports, and forecasts as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree