Controller

Manpower San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Professional Recruiter in San Diego. The successful candidate will oversee financial management, ensuring compliance with GAAP and managing annual budgets. Key responsibilities include leading close processes, preparing financial reports, and maintaining strong internal controls. This role requires proven financial expertise and strategic leadership. The position is full-time with an executive seniority level offering a competitive salary between $90K and $100K.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management and compliance.
• Proven leadership skills in a finance-related role.
• Familiarity with GAAP and audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and annual close processes.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations.
• Develop and monitor annual budgets.
• Prepare financial reports for leadership.
• Manage banking relationships and cash flow.
• Train staff on financial management practices.

Skills

Financial management

GAAP compliance

Budget forecasting

Strategic leadership

QuickBooks Online

Auditing

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Professional Recruiter at Manpower Professional

Direct Hire Opportunity

Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Onsite every Wednesday

$90K-$100K

Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, the Controller ensures organizational excellence by leading financial management, compliance, and reporting. This role combines hands‑on financial stewardship with strategic leadership.

The Controller serves as the primary point of contact for outsourced bookkeeping partner and oversees both day‑to‑day accounting operations and long‑term financial strategy. This individual is fully integrated into the organization and maintains a strong understanding of programs and fiscal sponsorship model, contributing mission‑aligned financial insights and recommendations.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Leading monthly and annual close processes and ensuring accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP
• Managing accounts payable and receivable, including oversight of restricted funds and fiscally sponsored projects
• Developing, monitoring, and forecasting annual budgets in partnership with leadership and department leads
• Preparing financial reports, dashboards, and analyses for executive leadership and Board committees
• Overseeing audits, tax filings (including Form 990), and maintaining strong internal controls
• Managing banking relationships, cash flow, and financial systems, including QuickBooks Online
• Training and supporting staff on budgeting and financial management best practices
• Presentations for board.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations