Controller (Director Level)

Point Foundation; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Point Foundation seeks a hands-on, systems-minded Controller to run day-to-day finance operations and build scalable infrastructure. Reporting to CFO, this role manages expenditures, reconciliations, month-end close, and audit readiness, working with program teams to ensure accurate disbursement of scholarship funds.

Based remotely in the greater Los Angeles area with occasional in-person events, the position offers growth into broader financial leadership as Point scales, plus competitive

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience in nonprofit or similar sector.
• Experience with nonprofit fund accounting.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks Online; MS Office.
• Experience with AP/payments platforms such as Bill.com; AI tools usage.
• Systems-first mindset to automate and improve processes.
• Strong financial reporting and data analysis; explain to non-finance.
• Experience coordinating annual financial audits.
• Strategic thinking on scalable finance operations.
• Hands-on, not just oversight; supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable, scholarship payments, payroll entries.
• Reconcile cash and investments weekly/monthly.
• Close books monthly and prepare reports for leadership.
• Ensure scholarship funds disbursed on schedule; support scholars.
• Prepare for annual audit; coordinate with external auditors.
• Lead process improvements including automation/AI.
• Coordinate finance with other departments; ensure data governance.
• Supervise one coordinator-level direct report.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Nonprofit finance experience

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Discretion and integrity

Staff development / supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks Online

Bill.com

Job description

Controller (Director Level)

About Point Foundation

Point Foundation is the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ+ and ally students, supporting 1,250 scholars in the 2026–27 academic year. Point provides scholars with financial support, leadership and career development, and a lifelong community of students, alumni, and leaders in every field and industry.

Point’s mission is to support the educational aspirations of LGBTQ+ and ally students to become impactful leaders in their lives, careers, and communities. Point is proud to be a top-rated nonprofit by watchdog groups including Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and the Better Business Bureau.

We pursue excellence in all we do and are building for scale – growing the number of scholars we serve, expanding leadership and career development opportunities, and innovating on the systems and technology that let a nimble team reach further every year.

Position Overview

Point Foundation seeks a hands-on, systems-minded Controller to run the day-to-day operations of the finance department and build the infrastructure that will carry Point through its next stage of growth. This is a builder's role for a nonprofit accountant who enjoys both doing the work and improving how it gets done. The Controller will manage expenditures and reconciliations, partner with the CFO to close each month and prepare financial reports, and keep the organization audit-ready throughout the year. Working closely with the CFO and the Program team, they will make sure scholarship funds reach Point's scholars accurately and on time. They will also lead efforts to streamline financial processes and organization-wide data, including thoughtful use of automation and AI. The role offers real room to grow, with the opportunity to develop into broader financial leadership as Point scales.

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer, Scott Arneson

Status: Full time, exempt

Supervises: One coordinator-level direct report

Location: Remote position based in the greater Los Angeles area. Occasional in-person meetings and events require candidates to be located in, or willing to relocate to, the L.A. area. Relocation assistance available.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Expenditure Management – oversee accounts payable, scholarship and grant payments, AmEx and other credit card charges, and payroll entries, ensuring every disbursement is accurate, timely, and properly documented.
• Cash & Investment Reconciliation – reconcile cash and investment accounts on a weekly and monthly basis, including recording ACH and credit card deposits and capturing any unrecorded expenditures.
• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting – partner with the CFO to close the books each month and prepare accurate, timely financial reports and analysis for leadership.
• Scholarship Payment Partnership – work cross-functionally with the Program team to ensure scholarship funds are disbursed on schedule, and provide hands-on support to scholars as they navigate the payment process.
• Audit Readiness – work with the CFO to establish and implement sound practices and documentation so the organization is fully prepared for the fiscal year-end audit, and coordinate with external auditors throughout.
• Process Optimization & Automation – review current finance processes and lead improvements, incorporating technology, including AI, to automate repetitive work and increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Cross-Departmental Systems & Data – coordinate financial practices with other departments to support scalable growth over the next several years, and strengthen data governance so organization-wide financial data is consistent and reliable.
• Team Supervision – supervise and develop one coordinator-level direct report, setting clear expectations and supporting their growth.

Requirements

• 7+ years of accounting experience
• years of nonprofit fund accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks Online (or similar accounting systems), along with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with AP and payment platforms such as Bill.com, and comfort using AI tools to streamline routine work.
• A systems-first mindset, with an eye for how processes and tools can be improved or automated.
• Strong skills in financial reporting and data analysis, including the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Direct experience preparing for and coordinating an annual financial audit.
• Strategic thinking about how finance operations scale, including familiarity with data governance practices.
• A hands-on working style — comfortable owning day-to-day accounting work directly, not only overseeing it.
• Experience supervising, coaching, or developing staff.
• Discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive financial and personal information.
• Passionate about Point's mission and enthusiasm about communicating the organization's philosophy, mission, and values.
• Commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in all areas of responsibility and across the organization.
• Preferred: degree in accounting or a related field; experience designing or rebuilding finance workflows; and experience in a small finance department where wearing many hats is the norm.

Core Competencies – Our Ways of Working

• Ownership: Owns outcomes, not just tasks. Follows through on commitments or proactively resets expectations, and raises issues early and directly.
• Learn & Adapt: Stays curious and self-aware. Seeks feedback, reflects on impact, and applies learnings as conditions change.
• Focus & Excellence: Prioritizes the highest-impact work, delivers consistent high-quality results, and makes tradeoffs visible and intentional.
• Trust & Belonging: Builds relationships grounded in respect, honesty, and inclusion. Engages candidly, assumes good intent, and addresses issues constructively.
• Collaborate for Scale & Growth: Clarifies roles and handoffs, shares information transparently, commits to decisions once made, and designs sustainable, repeatable systems over "boutique" solutions.

Compensation and Accommodations

Pay range. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus based on performance. Our total compensation goes well beyond salary: Point pays 100% of employee health insurance premiums, with coverage for dependents available at additional cost. Our full benefits package also includes a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match of up to 3%.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodations: we want the process to work for you. If you need an accommodation at any stage – application, screen, interview, or work sample – tell your recruiter. Accommodations are offered proactively and are honored at every later stage.

The purpose of this job description is to provide an overview of the scope of the position. This is not a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities.