Assistant Controller - Nonprofit Finance & Year-End Close

SFCC Santa Fe Community College; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 71,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) seeks an Assistant Controller to manage non-profit accounting and financial reporting, ensuring custody of assets and strict compliance with laws. You will supervise staff, oversee year-end closes, and prepare financial statements for audits and budgeting processes.

The ideal candidate has GAAP expertise, strong internal controls experience, and collaborates with IT on financial systems. The on-site role is based in Santa Fe, NM and requires 40-hour work weeks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required; seven years of related experience including supervision.
• Master’s degree in Accounting plus five years of relevant supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with GAAP, internal controls, and governmental/non-profit reporting required.

Responsibilities

• Manage non-profit accounting and financial reporting, safeguarding assets and ensuring legal compliance.
• Oversee monthly/quarterly closes and year-end closeout; prepare reports for audits and budgets.
• Supervise staff, provide coaching, and drive process improvements across the department.
• Coordinate with IT to optimize financial systems and data integrity.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Staff supervision

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Collaboration with IT

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Workday ERP

Job description

Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) seeks an Assistant Controller to manage non-profit accounting and financial reporting, ensuring custody of assets and strict compliance with laws. You will supervise staff, oversee year-end closes, and prepare financial statements for audits and budgeting processes.

The ideal candidate has GAAP expertise, strong internal controls experience, and collaborates with IT on financial systems. The on-site role is based in Santa Fe, NM and requires 40-hour work weeks.