Controller

ccrcca; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

CCRC is seeking a Controller to lead all accounting functions, ensure GAAP compliance, and deliver timely, audit-ready financial information. You will partner with executive leadership to strengthen internal controls, optimize processes, and support strategic growth.

The role requires deep financial discipline and a track record of managing large teams and complex ERP implementations. Based in California, this on-site position involves travel up to 5% and reports to the Vice President & CFO.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent work experience.
• CPA active license required.
• 4+ years Controller-level experience supervising staff.
• 10 years of leadership overseeing large teams and financial systems.
• Proven experience managing a general ledger and full-cycle close.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge and financial reporting expertise.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and ERP implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting functions: close, reporting, general ledger, A/P, A/R, grants and contracts accounting.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and timely financial statements.
• Strengthen internal controls and drive process improvements.
• Provide financial insights to executives and support strategic growth.
• Oversee audits and regulatory compliance.
• Manage and develop accounting staff.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent

CPA active license

Tools

Adaptive Insights

Workday (Finance)

Job description

Expected Semimonthly Salary: $8,333.33 Work where your work matters. Work at CCRC.

CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing!

General Summary: Under the direction of the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is the senior accounting leader responsible for the integrity, compliance, modernization, and performance of the Agency's financial operations. ADD: This role leads all accounting functions, including financial close, reporting, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grant and contract accounting, procurement, audits, and regulatory compliance, while ensuring accurate, timely, and audit-ready financial information. ADD: As a strategic partner to executive leadership, the Controller strengthens internal controls, drives process and system improvements, develops high-performing teams, and provides financial insights that support organizational growth, sustainability, and mission impact. The Controller may serve as the CFO's designee when requested.

Salary Range ($220,000 - $250,000)

Please review the full job flyer here .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

As a critical member of the leadership team, the Controller will manage processes, capturing, maintaining, and reporting accurate financial data. Working closely with the Accounting and Finance teams, the Controller will ensure that all agency financial statements are prepared in accordance with US GAAP and regulatory requirements, meeting established deadlines while comparing results to the prior year, monthly trends, and plans. Responsibilities include:

• General Ledger
• Financial Reporting
• Compliance Management & Audit
• Internal Controls & Process Improvement
• Strategic Partnership
• Operational Excellence & Technology
• Leadership & Team Management

Qualifications

Preferred - All minimum requirements met below, plus:

• Experience: Mission-driven finance environments, grant/fund accounting and OMB Circulars and bulletins.
• Technical Skills: Working knowledge of Adaptive Insights and Workday (Finance) software

Required

• Education : Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent work experience
• Professional/Technical Certifications : CPA active license required.
• Experience : 4+ years Controller-level experience, with proven success in supervising and developing staff.
• 10 years of successful experience in leadership, overseeing large teams and leading financial systems, data integration and automation.
• Proven experience managing a general ledger of a company and running financial close processes from start to finish including providing a financial package for the CFO & Executive Committee and presenting to the CFO.
• Technical Skills : Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP accounting and financial reporting standards, with demonstrated ability to research and apply accounting principles
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems implementations including change management, advanced knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in all other Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, etc.).

Additional Requirements

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and applicable state law, candidates for roles with fiscal responsibility will be asked to authorize a credit and bankruptcy check. This check helps evaluate financial responsibility in alignment with the job's duties, while ensuring compliance with anti-discrimination principles and consumer protections.

Travel

This position requires 5% of travel. Will consist of travel to and from agency locations for Manager and Leadership Meetings. Staff members driving on behalf of CCRC may choose to drive a CCRC vehicle or own vehicle and must meet requirements to be an approved driver including holding and maintaining current auto insurance, current California Driver's License and DMV clearance required.

Work Schedule

Full time, typically M-F, regular business hours and others as required.

Work environment

This position is fully on site in an office environment.

Background & Health Clearance Requirements

Background requirements determined according to the requirements of the program(s) which the position will be supporting. Background check required. As a grant-funded Agency supporting Children and Family Services, CCRC conducts background checks commensurate with the role to verify candidate qualifications (criminal history, employment history / experience, education, reference checks) and ensure grant compliance. Specific roles may have additional verification / clearance to the standard background check as part of the recruitment and selection process, including: Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting : For positions w