Comptroller

The Youth Project; King City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Youth Project in California seeks a hands-on Comptroller to lead the general ledger, monthly close, fund accounting, payroll, audit prep, and financial reporting under the CFO.

This director-level role owns day-to-day accounting operations, ensures audit-ready records, and maintains internal controls as the second financial signatory after the CFO.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years nonprofit accounting, GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with QuickBooks or Sage Intacct.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including 2+ years in nonprofit or fund accounting.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards (FASB ASU 2016-14, ASC 958).
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or equivalent; advanced Excel/Google Sheets; payroll platforms.
• Experience preparing or supporting external financial audits.
• CPA license active or in progress preferred.
• Experience with California school district contracts, ELO‑P funding, or government grant accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger and monthly close processes.
• Oversee fund accounting, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll reconciliation.
• Lead audit preparation and ensure internal controls and regulatory filings are audit-ready.
• Maintain financial reporting accuracy and timeliness; act as second financial signatory after CFO.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Payroll processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage Intacct

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Hands-on accounting lead responsible for the general ledger, monthly close, fund accounting, payroll, audit prep, and financial reporting. Director-level role under the CFO.

The Comptroller is the senior accounting and financial‑compliance leader at The Youth Project, working directly under the Chief Financial Officer. The position owns the day-to-day general ledger, financial close, accounts payable and receivable, payroll reconciliation, grants compliance accounting, audit preparation, and internal controls. This is a hands‑on director‑level role responsible for ensuring TYP’s financial records, reports, and filings are accurate, timely, and audit‑ready at all times. The Comptroller is the second financial signatory in the organization after the CFO.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including 2+ years in nonprofit or fund accounting
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards (FASB ASU 2016-14, ASC 958)
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or equivalent; advanced Excel/Google Sheets; payroll platforms
• Experience preparing or supporting external financial audits
• CPA license active or in progress preferred
• Experience with California school district contracts, ELO‑P funding, or government grant accounting preferred

Required before start

• DOJ and FBI Live Scan clearance
• TB clearance
• Form I-9 verification
• Mandated reporter (CANRA) training within 30 days of hire

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