Executive Nonprofit Finance Controller - Onsite Burlingame

The Bronx; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $127k-$164k

Executive exposure

Lead cross-functional teams

Strategic impact

Benefits package

Job summary

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is seeking a Nonprofit Controller based in Burlingame, CA. This full-time onsite role leads full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and audits while partnering with executive leadership and the board.

The ideal candidate has nonprofit finance expertise, strong analytical and communication skills, and can balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution. This position interacts with Finance, Purchasing, IT, and HR under a mission-driven portfolio.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated nonprofit finance leadership experience.
• Experience overseeing full-cycle accounting and financial operations.
• Experience presenting financial information to executives/board.
• Hands-on leadership with strong analysis and communication skills.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge, ABRA, ADP, and MS Office; CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle accounting operations (GL, close, reporting).
• Oversee Finance, Purchasing, IT, and HR functions with direct reports.
• Prepare and communicate financial reports and analyses to leadership and board.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, audits, and financial planning.
• Assess systems/processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide strategic financial leadership for day-to-day functions.

Skills

Nonprofit leadership

Accounting expertise

Executive reporting

Hands-on leadership

Payroll systems

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge

ABRA

ADP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is seeking a Nonprofit Controller based in Burlingame, CA. This full-time onsite role leads full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and audits while partnering with executive leadership and the board.

The ideal candidate has nonprofit finance expertise, strong analytical and communication skills, and can balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution. This position interacts with Finance, Purchasing, IT, and HR under a mission-driven portfolio.