Controller

Feeding America; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical health insurance (HSA)

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Feeding America in Mesa, AZ seeks a Controller to lead daily accounting operations and month-end closes, ensuring accurate financial statements and robust internal controls. The role supports the CFO with fiscal management for United Food Bank and its subsidiary, Waste Not, focusing on grants, budgets, and regulatory compliance.

The role demands non-profit accounting expertise, strong leadership, and mastery of accounting software and MS Office. On-site presence in Mesa is required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of non-profit accounting experience, including restricted funds and grant accounting, compliance, and reporting
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Excellent leadership skills, including managing conflict, coaching/counseling, mentoring, etc.
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office products and integrated warehouse, inventory, and accounting software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, socio-economic levels, and staffing levels.
• Exhibits maturity, good judgment, and tact.
• Ability to analyze and resolve routine and complex problems.
• Ability to work in a team management environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and concurrent projects.
• Possession of a valid Arizona driver’s license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• This is an on-site position requiring commute to Mesa, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily accounting operations.
• Ensure an accurate and timely month end financial close.
• Prepare monthly financial statements including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, and management reports.
• Oversee posting of monthly journal entries, reconciliation of cash and investment accounts, and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Maintain subsidiary schedules of balance sheet accounts including fixed assets and prepaid expenses.
• Conduct account analysis and reconciliation including tracking and reporting of restricted funding.
• Oversee reconciliation of bank, savings, and investment accounts monthly.
• Manage the GL structure and collaborate with CFO on cost-tracking by program in the GL.
• Ensure compliance with IRS, Feeding America, and government contracting standards.
• Develop and oversee revenue recognition for government contracts and grant funding.
• Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations and implement updates as needed.
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting food banking and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with departments to provide budgets and reporting documentation for grants.
• Knowledge of OMB A-133 (Uniform Guidance) and audits.
• Oversee grant expenditures against budgets and allocate with program managers.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of inventory valuation postings to GL accounts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Problem solving

Multitasking

Time management

Education

BS/BA in Accounting or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

The Controller is an important member of the finance team who will have direct responsibility for general ledger management, leases, cash flows, net assets, and financial statements. The role will support the CFO on financial, accounting, and fiscal management matters of United Food Bank and its subsidiary organization, Waste Not. The Controller will assist with enhancing internal controls, financial reporting, and budgetary controls. The Controller will be expected to meet tight deadlines within regular accounting cycles, including month-end and year-end reporting and audit preparation. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

End date

December 31, 2026

Opportunity type

Job

Category

Administration (e.g., Finance, IT, HR)

Job responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee all daily accounting operations.
• Ensure an accurate and timely month end financial close.
• Prepare monthly financial statements including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, and management reports.
• Oversee posting of monthly journal entries, reconciliation of cash and investment accounts, and preparation of appropriate documentation/supporting schedules.
• Oversee the maintaining of all subsidiary schedules of balance sheet accounts including fixed assets, prepaid expenses, etc.
• Conduct account analysis and reconciliation including tracking and reporting of restricted funding.
• Oversee the reconciliation of bank accounts, savings accounts, and investment accounts monthly.
• Manage the GL structure, collaborate with the CFO for ongoing development of processes to track costs by program in the GL.

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Responsible for ensuring that financial policies and practices are in compliance with the standards set by the IRS, Feeding America, and government contracting agencies.
• Ensure effective internal control systems for the organization. Continually evaluate established policies and procedures, and direct updates or modifications, as necessary.
• Ensure all reporting follows generally accepted accounting principles, State and Federal government regulations, industry practices, funder requirements, and other regulatory bodies.
• Develop and oversee best practices for revenue recognition for any government (federal and state) contracts and grant funding.
• Ensure that the organization complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as internal policies.
• Monitor updates to laws, regulations and industry trends affecting the food banking industry and make recommendations to ensure compliance and/or operational efficiencies.

Grant Compliance & Management

• Work in collaboration with all departments to provide budgets and reporting documentation.
• Knowledge of OMB A-133 (Uniform Guidance) and regulatory agency compliance audits and requirements.
• Oversee grant expenditures against budgets.
• Collaborate with program managers on allocations.

Inventory & Asset Management

• Prepare monthly reconciliation of inventory valuation postings to general ledger accounts, ensuring appropriate financial controls over inventory.

Audit & Tax Compliance

• Assist the CFO on the annual Financial and Single Audits.
• Maintain schedule of federal award expenditures (SEFA).
• Assist with preparation of IRS Form 990 tax filings.
• Maintain and update financial policy and procedure manuals.

Qualifications

• Passion for alleviating hunger and serving the community.
• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of non-profit accounting experience, included restricted funds and grant accounting, compliance, and reporting
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Excellent leadership skills, including managing conflict, coaching/counseling, mentoring, etc.
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office products and integrated warehouse, inventory, and accounting software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, socio-economic levels, and staffing levels.
• Exhibits qualities of maturity, good judgment, and tact.
• Ability to effectively analyze and resolve routine and complex problems.
• Ability to work in a team management environment.
• Adept at handling multiple tasks and concurrent projects.
• Possession of a valid Arizona driver’s license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Exhibits a high level of follow-up and follow-through with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• This is an on-site position which requires the ability to commute daily to our Mesa, AZ Administrative office.

Benefits

• Medical health insurance (with Health Savings Account (HSA), free telemedicine and free virtual mental health support)
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 15 paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 401(k) with 3% employer match
• Group life insurance 100% paid by employer
• Add-on Life, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Disability insurance
• Voluntary pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Our Mission and Values

• We are Uniters – working together as one united team.
• We are Cultivators – with a growth mindset and willing to try new things.
• We are Optimists – with a positive attitude and a commitment to move our mission forward.