Assistant Controller

Addison Group; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in the Bay Area is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller or Controller to oversee the accounting function. This role involves rebuilding the accounting system, managing a team of 5 accountants, and reporting to the CFO. Ideal candidates should have 7+ years of accounting experience, strong payroll knowledge, and staff management skills. The position is full-time with onsite work 3 days a week after 90 days.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in accounting including Accounts Payable, Payroll and GL/Close/Financial Statement production.
• Minimum 2+ years of direct staff management required.
• Strong technical background in systems and automation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting function for a 300 person company.
• Build out a new chart of accounts and streamline policies and procedures.
• Report into the CFO and manage a team of 5 accountants.

Skills

Accounting

Payroll

Financial Statement production

Staff management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Systems and automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or relevant field

Job description

This range is provided by Addison Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

Bay Area based non-profit providing trauma care for youths is seeking an Assistant Controller or Controller to manage the accounting function for this 300 person company. This role will be a part of the rebuilding of the accounting function, reporting into the CFO, and will manage a team of 5 accountants.

Targeting Accounting Manager and Assistant Controller/Controller level candidates who have worked in growth companies where there has been a lot of change and where they have dealt with projects such as building out a new chart of accounts, streamlining policies and procedures, system implementation and automation, etc. Must have extensive payroll experience, including benefit accounting. Prior experience with cash management and treasury platforms for wires is highly desired. This role will work onsite 3 days per week after the initial 90 days.

Requirements

• 7+ years experience in accounting including Accounts Payable, Payroll and GL/Close/Financial Statement production.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or relevant field.
• Minimum 2+ years of direct staff management is required.
• Strong technical, analytical, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong systems and automation experience coming from a growth company.
• Prior non-profit industry or an interest in working for a mission-based company is desired.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

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Medical insurance, Vision insurance, and 401(k) are offered.