Financial Controller

International Myeloma Foundation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

International Myeloma Foundation seeks a Controller to lead the accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely financial records and strong internal controls in a nonprofit setting.

The role partners with the COO and finance leadership for month-end close, audits, budgeting, and reporting to leadership and the Board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3-5 years in a supervisory role.
• Significant nonprofit accounting experience including fund accounting and grant compliance.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and experience with FASB ASC 958.
• Experience supporting external audits and Form 990 preparation.
• Advanced Excel and nonprofit financial systems proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting operations including GL, payables, receivables, payroll accounting, cash management, and fixed assets.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with GAAP compliance.
• Prepare reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Provide timely financial reports and dashboards to leadership and board committees.
• Supervise Accounting Manager and Associate Director, Grants and Revenue.

Skills

Fund accounting (nonprofit)

GAAP knowledge

People management

Financial reporting

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelors in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Job description

The Controller is a key member of the Finance leadership team, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounting function, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of IMF's financial records, and maintaining strong internal controls consistent with nonprofit best practices and GAAP. Reporting to the COO, the Controller manages and mentors the Accounting Manager and the Associate Director, Grants and Revenue, and serves as a critical partner in month-end and year-end close, audit readiness, budgeting support, and financial reporting to leadership and the Board.

This role requires a leader who not only brings deep technical accounting expertise but who genuinely understands and embraces nonprofit fund accounting, grant and restricted revenue compliance, and the mission-driven culture of an organization dedicated to patient care and medical research.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

• Oversee all general accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, cash management, and fixed assets
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards (FASB ASC 958)
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules
• Deliver timely, accurate financial reports and dashboards to the COO, Executive Leadership, and Finance/Audit Committee of the Board
• Directly supervise, mentor, and develop the Accounting Manager and the Associate Director, Grants and Revenue
• Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular one-on-ones and annual performance reviews, and support professional growth of the accounting team
• Foster a collaborative, high-integrity, and mission-aligned team culture
• Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and cross-training within the accounting function

Grants, Restricted Funds & Revenue Oversight

• Partner closely with the Associate Director, Grants and Revenue to ensure proper accounting for restricted, temporarily restricted, and unrestricted funds
• Ensure compliance with donor restrictions, grant agreements, and government/foundation funding requirements
• Oversee revenue recognition for contributions, grants, pledges, special events, and earned revenue in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards
• Support timely and accurate grant financial reporting to funders

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to safeguard organizational assets
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements applicable to nonprofit organizations
• Serve as a key liaison for the annual financial statement audit and Form 990 preparation, coordinating with external auditors and tax preparers
• Monitor compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) for any federal awards, as applicable

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Support the COO in the annual budgeting and forecasting process
• Provide budget-to-actual analysis and variance explanations to department leaders
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and monitoring of the organization's reserve position

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify and implement improvements to accounting systems, processes, and reporting tools to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Ensure accounting policies and procedures documentation remains current
• Support system optimization and integration between accounting, grants management, and fundraising/CRM platforms

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3-5 years in a supervisory or management role
• Significant experience in nonprofit accounting, including fund accounting, restricted/unrestricted net assets, and grant compliance
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and FASB nonprofit reporting standards (ASC 958)
• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting external audits and Form 990 preparation
• Proven people-management experience, with a track record of developing and mentoring accounting staff
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software and Excel; experience with nonprofit financial systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, Blackbaud Financial Edge, or similar)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate financial information for non-finance audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license
• Experience in the education, healthcare, medical research, or patient advocacy nonprofit sector
• Experience working with restricted grants from government agencies, foundations, or pharmaceutical/industry partners
• Familiarity with Board and Audit/Finance Committee reporting processes

Personal Attributes

• Genuine commitment to and understanding of IMF's mission and the patient community it serves
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and sound judgment
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build trust across departments
• Comfortable operating in a lean, mission-driven nonprofit environment where flexibility and hands-on execution are valued alongside strategic thinking

Working Relationships

• Reports to the COO
• Directly supervises the Accounting Manager and the Associate Director, Grants and Revenue
• Partners regularly with Development, Programs, and Human Resources teams
• Interfaces with vendors, external auditors, tax preparers, and financial institutions
• May interact with the Finance or Audit Committees of the Board of Directors

This position operates in a professional office setting and may require occasional overtime during month-end close and year-end audit periods.