Controller - Bay Area, CA - Full-Time or Part-Time

Your Part-Time Controller, LLC; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

4 weeks paid time off

Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Your Part-Time Controller, LLC is seeking a Controller for Nonprofit Organizations in San Francisco, California. The role involves transforming client financial departments and conducting financial reporting. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years of experience. Responsibilities include managing audits and accounting operations. The company offers a hybrid work environment, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. The starting annual salary ranges from $100,000 to $135,000 based on a 35-hour work week.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience working in a remote environment preferred.
• Non-profit accounting or consulting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Transform nonprofit client financial departments.
• Conduct transactional activities including accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare for and manage annual audit.

Skills

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Ability to manage and lead multiple clients

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Controller for Nonprofit Organizations

YPTC’s Bay Area market includes the following counties: Sacramento, San Francisco, Contra Costa, Marin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Alameda.

Your Part‑Time Controller, LLC (YPTC) is a national leader in providing outsourced accounting services to nonprofit organizations. We are among the fastest growing accounting firms in the U.S. and have been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Accounting Today and Best Companies Group.

We offer a hybrid work environment, flexible schedule, excellent benefits, competitive compensation, a 35‑hour full‑time work week, and a people‑focused culture.

Responsibilities

• Transform nonprofit client financial departments to help them meet their mission
• Financial reporting for management and board decision making and presentations
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting, operations, internal controls, and compliance policies and procedures to support client strategy and best practices
• Conduct transactional activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable (revenue recognition and billing), payroll, general accounting, reconciliations, month‑end close, and maintain workpapers
• Perform analysis and data visualization, budgeting and forecasting
• Grant management, allocations, and funder reporting
• Prepare for and manage annual audit
• Provide client and staff training opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about working in or supporting nonprofit organizations
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• 5–7+ years of accounting experience
• Experience working in a remote environment preferred
• Ability to manage and lead multiple clients, work independently, and respond promptly
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with multiple GL packages, especially QuickBooks, and electronic bill pay systems
• Non‑profit accounting, public accounting, or consulting experience is a plus but not required
• CPA certification is a plus
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
• Part‑time employees are expected to work during normal business hours
• Customized cover letter explaining interest and qualifications for this role is required

Offers

• Best Place to Work recognition by Inc. Magazine and Accounting Today
• Mission‑driven purpose serving nonprofit organizations
• Cultivating a supportive culture that enables staff success
• Rapid growth with unlimited professional growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Work‑life balance with full and part‑time positions available
• Standard 35‑hour full‑time work week, with eligibility for paid overtime for non‑exempt employees
• For full‑time positions:
  • 4 weeks paid time off (≈100 hours of vacation) and 40 hours sick time, with additional vacation based on tenure and applicable state law
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and supplemental benefits
  • Generous employer contributions to medical insurance premiums
• For part‑time positions:
  • Pro‑rated vacation and sick time based on hours worked
  • Eligibility for supplemental benefit options
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Ample professional development opportunities and reimbursement
• Company‑provided laptop and technology stipend
• Hybrid work environment

Starting annual base salary is $100,000 to $135,000 based on a 35‑hour work week for this non‑exempt position. Total compensation may increase with overtime pay and eligibility for various bonuses. Professional development reimbursement and technology stipend are provided annually. Base salary may vary depending on education, skill, experience, licensure, certifications, internal salary ranges, location, and other business needs.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.