Assistant Controller – Nonprofit Finance Leader (Onsite)

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller for a local nonprofit/healthcare organization in Oakland, CA. The role is 100% onsite to start, with potential for hybrid work later, and reports to senior finance leadership.

You will manage the general ledger, monthly close, and prepare financial statements while ensuring compliance and process improvements. Qualified candidates have a accounting degree and 10+ years hands-on experience, strong Excel skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 10+ years hands-on experience.
• Experience with general ledger, monthly close, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Non-profit sector experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel required; Blackbaud/Financial Edge a plus.
• Drive to update and improve systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, monthly close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements to accounting systems and controls.

Skills

G/L knowledge

Monthly close

Reconciliations

Financial statements

Advanced Excel

Non-profit familiarity

Process improvement

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Blackbaud

Financial Edge

Job description

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller for a local nonprofit/healthcare organization in Oakland, CA. The role is 100% onsite to start, with potential for hybrid work later, and reports to senior finance leadership.

You will manage the general ledger, monthly close, and prepare financial statements while ensuring compliance and process improvements. Qualified candidates have a accounting degree and 10+ years hands-on experience, strong Excel skills, and