Finance Controller

Booker T Washington Community Service Center•San Francisco, CA

1d•$150,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Booker T. Washington Community Service Center (BTWCSC), a Black-led and serving nonprofit organization with 107 years of service to San Francisco, seeks a strategic, detail-oriented, decisive, and results-driven Finance Controller. The Controller leads financial operations, accounting, reporting, budgeting, fiscal compliance, and internal controls, combining hands-on nonprofit accounting expertise with financial leadership, analytical judgment, and support for organizational growth and change. Working closely with executive leadership and the Finance & Accounting team, the Controller translates financial information into actionable guidance, oversees performance across government and private funding sources, aligns financial strategy with organizational priorities, and supports sustainable long-term growth. The position oversees accounting and fund accounting, grants and contract financial management, budgeting and forecasting, audits and regulatory filings, cash flow and financial risk, internal controls, and financial reporting to leadership and the Board. It also supervises finance and accounting staff and partners with program, development, and executive teams on funding strategies, program feasibility, and fiscal sponsorship administration. This is a full-time, exempt, 100% onsite position in San Francisco, California. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with some nights, weekends, and additional hours potentially required for organizational activities. The stated start date is December 2026. The annual salary range is $150,000–$160,000, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
At least 6 years of progressive professional accounting and finance experience, including substantial nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, and audit experience.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls.
Hands-on experience managing nonprofit government contracts and private grants, including budgeting, reporting, reimbursement-based funding, renewals, compliance, and financial monitoring.
Experience managing audits and regulatory requirements.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, prioritization, and organizational change-management skills, with the ability to operate at strategic and operational levels.
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity when handling financial data and sensitive information.
Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
Strong ethical standards, accountability, collaboration, leadership, initiative, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
Sound judgment, good decision-making, adaptability, and ability to transfer learning between situations.
Demonstrated desire to serve others and fulfill community needs for vulnerable populations.
Ability to work Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; some nights, weekends, and additional hours may be required.
Candidates are subject to applicable background screening, including LiveScan fingerprinting and credit checks where legally permitted, as well as employment and reference verification.

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA.
CPA certification; CMA or CFA certification is also a plus.
Direct experience with City and County of San Francisco human-services funding mechanisms and contracting agencies.
Experience managing the financial operations of fiscally sponsored organizations or projects, including fund accounting, restricted funds, grant compliance, financial reporting, and coordination with sponsored project leadership.
At least 4 years of nonprofit accounting or finance team supervision or management experience.
Experience in community services, human services, public health, or behavioral health programs.

Responsibilities

Oversee accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, monthly close, and bank reconciliations.
Manage nonprofit fund accounting and accurately track net assets with and without donor restrictions.
Lead financial management for government funding, private contracts, and foundation grants, including budget development, tracking, compliance, invoicing, reimbursement requests, and reporting.
Prepare and present monthly financial statements, forecasts, budget-to-actual analyses, and recommendations to the Executive Director; prepare quarterly and annual financial reports for the Board and other reports as needed.
Lead annual budgeting, mid-year forecasting, and financial planning with program department heads, and monitor actuals against budgets throughout the fiscal year.
Ensure compliance with nonprofit US GAAP and applicable FASB standards, as well as state and federal statutory requirements.
Coordinate the annual independent financial statement audit, government and funder compliance audits, and applicable retirement-plan audits; oversee required tax and information returns.
Oversee allocation of payroll, shared administrative expenses, and indirect costs across programs and funding sources in accordance with budgets, restrictions, allowable rates, and cost allocation methodologies.
Review program-level financial performance and identify funding shortfalls, unreimbursed costs, and compliance risks.
Develop, enforce, and provide training on internal financial controls, policies, and procedures; monitor budgets, identify variances and risks, and work with department heads on corrective action plans.
Monitor cash flow projections, investments, and financial risk profiles.
Supervise and mentor finance and accounting staff, fostering accuracy and cross-collaboration.
Support funding compliance and required grant or investor reporting, as applicable.
Partner with executive leadership and development and program teams to evaluate funding strategies and the financial feasibility and sustainability of new programs, services, opportunities, and expansions.
Provide actionable financial analysis, cash flow forecasts, key performance indicators, and recommendations to support operational and strategic decisions.
Continually evaluate and strengthen financial policies, internal controls, and accountability practices across departments.
Oversee financial administration and reporting for fiscally sponsored organizations and projects, including fund tracking, budget monitoring, expense approvals, shared-cost allocation, reporting, and compliance with agreements, donor restrictions, and funder requirements.
Coordinate with fiscally sponsored project leads to maintain accurate records, strong controls, and clear financial accountability.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% employer-covered health, dental, and vision benefits.
Paid time off, including 15 days of paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and Center seasonal breaks or closures.
Workers’ compensation.
Employee Assistance Program.
Monthly wellness benefit after 90 days.
Access to hot meals and snacks.
Commuter benefits after 90 days.
Life and disability insurance.
401(k) match plan with a 4% company contribution and a required 1% employee contribution.
Professional development opportunities, including conferences, seminars, webinars, and training.