Controller - Nonprofit Organization

Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Silicon Valley Chapter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GHJ Search and Staffing seeks a mission-driven Controller to oversee the financial and accounting operations of a respected nonprofit in Los Angeles. You will manage accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, internal controls, and audit coordination to ensure accurate records and support the organization’s mission through sound financial management and strategic guidance.

The role emphasizes governance, grant compliance, and day-to-day leadership of financial processes to sustain

Qualifications

• Oversee financial operations including accounting, reporting, budgeting and compliance.
• Ensure internal controls and grant accounting meet nonprofit standards.
• Coordinate audits and regulatory reporting for the nonprofit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions and financial records integrity.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and grant requirements.
• Support strategic financial guidance to advance the organization’s mission.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Audit coordination

Nonprofit accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

We are seeking a mission-driven Controller to oversee the financial & accounting operations of a highly-respected nonprofit organization in Los Angeles.

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the nonprofit organization, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, internal controls, and audit coordination. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records while supporting the organization’s mission through sound financial management and strategic guidance.

The Controller manages day-to-day accounting functions and helps ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, grant requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.

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