Controller (Director Level)

Point Foundation • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $120,000 - $140,000 • Remote

About The Position

Point Foundation seeks a hands-on, systems-minded Controller to run the day-to-day operations of the finance department and build the infrastructure that will carry Point through its next stage of growth. This is a builder's role for a nonprofit accountant who enjoys both doing the work and improving how it gets done. The Controller will manage expenditures and reconciliations, partner with the CFO to close each month and prepare financial reports, and keep the organization audit-ready throughout the year. Working closely with the CFO and the Program team, they will make sure scholarship funds reach Point's scholars accurately and on time. They will also lead efforts to streamline financial processes and organization-wide data, including thoughtful use of automation and AI. The role offers real room to grow, with the opportunity to develop into broader financial leadership as Point scales.

Requirements

• 7+ years of accounting experience
• Years of nonprofit fund accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks Online (or similar accounting systems), along with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with AP and payment platforms such as Bill.com, and comfort using AI tools to streamline routine work.
• A systems-first mindset, with an eye for how processes and tools can be improved or automated.
• Strong skills in financial reporting and data analysis, including the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Direct experience preparing for and coordinating an annual financial audit.
• Strategic thinking about how finance operations scale, including familiarity with data governance practices.
• A hands-on working style — comfortable owning day-to-day accounting work directly, not only overseeing it.
• Experience supervising, coaching, or developing staff.
• Discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive financial and personal information.
• Passionate about Point's mission and enthusiasm about communicating the organization's philosophy, mission, and values.
• Commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in all areas of responsibility and across the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in accounting or a related field
• Experience designing or rebuilding finance workflows
• Experience in a small finance department where wearing many hats is the norm

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable, scholarship and grant payments, AmEx and other credit card charges, and payroll entries, ensuring every disbursement is accurate, timely, and properly documented.
• Reconcile cash and investment accounts on a weekly and monthly basis, including recording ACH and credit card deposits and capturing any unrecorded expenditures.
• Partner with the CFO to close the books each month and prepare accurate, timely financial reports and analysis for leadership.
• Work cross-functionally with the Program team to ensure scholarship funds are disbursed on schedule, and provide hands-on support to scholars as they navigate the payment process.
• Work with the CFO to establish and implement sound practices and documentation so the organization is fully prepared for the fiscal year-end audit, and coordinate with external auditors throughout.
• Review current finance processes and lead improvements, incorporating technology, including AI, to automate repetitive work and increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate financial practices with other departments to support scalable growth over the next several years, and strengthen data governance so organization-wide financial data is consistent and reliable.
• Supervise and develop one coordinator-level direct report, setting clear expectations and supporting their growth.

Benefits

• Point pays 100% of employee health insurance premiums, with coverage for dependents available at additional cost.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match of up to 3%.
• Annual bonus based on performance.
• Relocation assistance available.

What This Job Offers

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