Controller

Scouting America Orange County Council • Santa Ana, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Controller is responsible for the overall financial management of the Orange County Council, including accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and stewardship of Council assets. This position ensures the integrity of the Council's financial records while providing timely financial analysis and strategic support to executive leadership and the Executive Board.

The Controller oversees all accounting functions, supervises accounting staff, coordinates the annual audit, ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and nonprofit accounting standards, and serves as a trusted financial advisor to the Chief Executive Officer (Scout Executive), Treasurer, Finance Committee, Executive Board, auditors, banking partners, and department leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• 7-10 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• 3-5 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience with financial statement preparation, budgeting, audits, Board reporting, and fund accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Strong knowledge of fund and grant accounting.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of budget development and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of payroll accounting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and nonprofit accounting software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Sound judgment, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership, staff, volunteers, auditors, and Board members.

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred but not required.
• Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred.
• CPA designation.
• Experience with nonprofit fund accounting and donor-restricted funds.
• Experience supporting volunteer boards and Finance Committees.
• Familiarity with fundraising operations and grant administration.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge, Sage Intacct, MIP Fund Accounting, or similar nonprofit accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct all accounting and financial operations.
• Maintain the general ledger and oversee month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Monitor cash flow, investments, reserves, and financial performance.
• Develop forecasts and support long-range financial planning.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard Council assets.
• Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, cash management, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, investments, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Coordinate the annual operating budget, monitor departmental spending, analyze budget variances, and provide financial recommendations to leadership.
• Prepare financial reports for executive leadership, the Executive Board, and Finance Committee, including budget-to-actual analyses, cash flow reports, investment summaries, and capital project reporting.
• Ensure accurate accounting and reporting for restricted and unrestricted contributions, endowments and capital campaigns, grants and fundraising activities, camp operations and program revenues, membership dues and donor-restricted funds.
• Maintain compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and donor restrictions.
• Lead the annual financial audit by preparing schedules, coordinating auditor requests, and implementing recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IRS nonprofit reporting requirements, Form 990 reporting, grant requirements, state charitable reporting, and Council financial policies.
• Support organizational risk management through internal control reviews, financial risk assessments, insurance renewals, and business continuity planning.
• Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure accurate payroll accounting, payroll tax reporting, benefit reconciliations, retirement plan accounting, and leave liability reporting.
• Maintain financial records for Council properties, camps, vehicles, equipment, and capital assets, including depreciation schedules.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Executive Board, Finance Committee, Audit Committee, and Investment Committee by preparing financial reports and supporting materials.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff.
• Establish efficient accounting procedures and internal processes.
• Crosstrain staff and promote continuous process improvement.
• Conduct performance evaluations and foster professional development.

Benefits

• Scouting America, Orange County Council is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to disability or any other protected status.

What This Job Offers

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