Controller

Horizon Services; Hayward (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Services, Inc. (HSI) seeks a Controller to partner with the CFO and lead a 7-8 person finance team at a growing nonprofit focused on substance use and mental health treatment across California and New Mexico.

Based in Hayward, CA with a hybrid schedule, the Controller will oversee GAAP/501(c)(3) compliance, manage a $30M+ budget, drive audits and risk management, mentor staff, and serve as a trusted advisor to agency leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive finance experience, including 3+ years supervising staff.
• Nonprofit budgeting/fiscal management expertise.
• Bachelor’s in Accounting (MBA/CPA a plus).
• A passion for mission-driven work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions and ensure GAAP/501(c)(3) compliance.
• Manage a $30M+ budget, cash flow, and financial reporting.
• Lead audits, risk management, and process improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and develop a talented finance team.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to agency leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting

Job description

Job Description

Ready to put your financial leadership to work for a mission that matters?

Horizon Services, Inc. (HSI) is seeking a Controller to partner with the CFO and lead a team of 7-8 finance professionals at a growing nonprofit dedicated to substance use and mental health treatment across California and New Mexico. With new facilities underway in San Mateo and Alameda counties, HSI is entering an exciting growth phase — and this role will help drive it.

Hayward, CA | Hybrid

What you’ll do:

• Oversee all accounting functions and ensure GAAP/501(c)(3) compliance
• Manage a $30M+ budget, cash flow, and financial reporting
• Lead audits, risk management, and process improvement initiatives
• Mentor and develop a talented finance team
• Serve as a trusted advisor to agency leadership

What you bring:

• 7+ years of progressive finance experience, including 3+ years supervising staff
• Nonprofit budgeting/fiscal management expertise
• Bachelor’s in Accounting (MBA/CPA a plus)
• A passion for mission-driven work

Salary: $140,000–$150,000 + competitive benefits

Horizon Services is an equal opportunity employer.