Controller

Edgewood; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 16 days +

9 paid holidays

Health, dental, vision

403(b) Retirement Plan with agency 100

Commuter Benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Edgewood is seeking a Controller to lead all accounting, reporting, internal controls, audit, and tax functions. This role oversees a high-performing team, strengthens financial processes, and partners with leadership to ensure accurate statutory and donor reporting.

The ideal candidate has deep nonprofit experience and CPA/CMA preferred. The position is full-time, hybrid, located in San Francisco, with a base pay of $150,000 to $160,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• B.A. in Finance/Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant nonprofit experience.
• 5 years of supervisory experience and cross-functional teamwork.
• CPA or CMA preferred; strong reporting and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting team and ensure monthly/annual close and reporting.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and GAAP compliance.
• Oversee audits, tax filings, and funding compliance objectives.
• Collaborate across departments to enhance reporting accuracy.
• Manage NetSuite system enhancements and payroll structure.
• Prepare budgets and support cost reporting for programs.

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP compliance

Internal controls

Staff development

Cross-functional collaboration

Audit readiness

Education

BA in Finance/Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

• Base Pay $150,000.00 - $160,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt

Controller- this is a full-time (40 hours) position, hybrid, located at our Vicente location in San Francisco.

Mission:

We provide the people, place, and path for exceptional youth mental healthcare.

Vision:

We aim to redefine what youth mental healthcare can be by delivering transformative support that doesn't just treat symptoms but changes lives.

About Edgewood

Each person who works at Edgewood shares a passion for making a difference in the lives of the children and families who we serve in the San Francisco Bay Area. Employees find themselves surrounded by a diverse and extraordinary group of dedicated professionals, in welcoming environments characterized by whole-person care, open communication, creative support and a commitment to growth, healing and improving each day. Edgewood’s successes come from our employees and the positive results they help create for children and families. When you join Edgewood, you join a culture of purpose and belonging, where your growth is a priority, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters.

Position Summary

This position is a key role in the organization and greatly impacts Agency goals and strategies. The Controller provides strategic and operational leadership for the Agency’s accounting, reporting, internal controls, audit, tax, financial systems, and compliance functions. The position is responsible for the integrity and accuracy of financial information, leads and develops the accounting team, strengthens financial processes and controls, and serves as a key partner to organizational leadership.

Essential Functions

• Provides leadership and direction to the accounting function and develops the accounting team in the following areas:
• Month-end and Year-end Close
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable and Collections
• Owns the integrity, accuracy, and timely delivery of monthly and annual financial reporting, including: Statement of Activities, Cash Flow and Statement of Position.
• Provides the underlying reports necessary for the issuance of monthly financial reporting for budget owners.
• Works collaboratively across departments to resolve issues and implement improvements for proper, accurate and timely reporting.
• Assist with the annual budget creation.
• Ensures appropriate controls are in place to meet all funding compliance objectives including upload and reconciliation of data to partner systems.
• Holds ultimate responsibility for all financial audits and cost reporting within the agency including City, County, State, and other government agencies.
• Provides strategic oversight of accounting systems and leads process and system improvements (NetSuite).
• Hosts regular meetings with program and fundraising colleagues to review Temporary Restricted Grants activities.
• Manages the annual financial audit.
• Manages the annual Federal and State tax returns.
• Responsible for maintaining departmental structure in both the accounting and payroll systems.
• Maintains Labor Distributions in the payroll system.
• Administers agency credit card program.
• Creates and maintains Accounting Policies and Procedures and internal controls to high standards.
• Provides training for accounting employees and general agency staff regarding Policies and Procedures.
• Direct and support system implementations, ensuring the accounting and fiscal impacts are accounted for and internal controls are in place.
• Ensures all balance sheet accounts are reconciled each month and any appropriate adjustments are made to maintain compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)..
• Maintains a strong collaborative relationship with the People & Culture Department, including administration of retirement plan.
• Participate in monthly Finance Committee meetings.
• Other tasks as required or requested by the Chief Operating Officer

Core Competencies

• Financial Stewardship – Ensures accurate, timely financial reporting and strong oversight of accounting operations, including close, reconciliations, AP/AR, revenue accounting, and GAAP compliance.
• Controls & Compliance – Maintains effective internal controls, accounting policies, audit readiness, and compliance with funding, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• People Leadership – Leads and develops the accounting team, provides training, and creates clear expectations and accountability.
• Systems & Process Improvement – Strengthens accounting systems and processes, including NetSuite, and leads improvements and implementations with appropriate controls in place.
• Strategic Partnership – Collaborates effectively with leadership and cross-functional partners, communicates financial information clearly, and provides meaningful analysis to support decision-making.
• Sensitivity to the cultural diversity of Edgewood staff and clients.

Applied Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• B.A. in Finance/Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in non-profits, with exposure to a social services related organization.
• 5 years of supervisory experience and/or cross-functional teamwork.
• Excellent capacity to interpret and ability to produce detailed reports/analysis.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work under high pressure. ·
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial auditing pronouncement standards.
• Strong ability to communicate with employees and clients from a wide range of social/economic and cultural backgrounds.
• CPA or CMA preferred.

Salary information:

this position has a salary range of $150,000.00 to $160,000.00.

As part of our team, benefits-eligible employees receive an excellent comprehensive benefits package:

• 16 days of PTO the first year and more thereafter
• Nine paid holidays
• Five health and wellness days off annually
• 10% additional pay for community-relevant second language fluency
• Medical/Dental/and Vision plans
• 403 B Retirement Plan with agency match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection Plan
• Paid employee referral program
• Retention bonuses for many positions
• Professional licensing fee reimbursement
• Professional Development reimbursement opportunities
• Verified Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer

Edgewood is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. People of color, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex are encouraged to apply. Edgewood maintains a policy of non-discrimination with respect to employees and applicants for employment. No aspect of employment will be influenced in any matter by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition, perceived physical disability, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by statute.