Financial Controller

Citrus Counseling Services; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrus Counseling Services is seeking a Financial Controller to provide strategic financial leadership and manage accounting operations. The role reports to the CEO and is a key member of the Leadership Team, guiding budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and revenue recognition.

The position requires strong nonprofit accounting skills, experience with government contracts and audits, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for the leadership and board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum seven (7) years progressively responsible accounting/financial management experience.
• Experience supervising finance/administrative staff.
• Experience with external audits and working with auditors.
• Experience with government-funded programs and Uniform Guidance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations and monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting.
• Develop and coordinate annual budgets and forecasts; analyze variances.
• Maintain accounting policies and internal controls.
• Provide financial analysis to leadership and board.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting, tax, grants, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee grant contracts, cost allocation, and reimbursements.
• Manage AP/AR, billing, payroll, and cash management.
• Coordinate audits and respond to auditors’ requests.
• Serve as financial liaison with banks, grantors, CPA firms, and partners.
• Provide reporting and guidance to Leadership Team and Board.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities; recommend strategies.
• Lead and develop finance staff.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Internal controls

Nonprofit accounting

Grant reporting

Excel

QuickBooks

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

7+ years accounting/financial management experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Position Title: Financial Controller

FLSA Status: Exempt

About Citrus Counseling Services (CCS)

CCS is a registered nonprofit organization that has provided comprehensive mental health services to our community since 1978. We specialize in programs serving young children, at-risk youth, and victims of crime, as well as individual, couples, and family counseling. Our mission is to empower people to heal, grow, and thrive through compassionate care.

Position Summary

The Financial Controller reports directly to the CEO and serves as a member of the Leadership Team. This position provides strategic financial leadership and oversees the organization’s accounting and financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, payroll, and revenue recognition.

The Financial Controller plays a key role in supporting CCS’s financial health and long-term sustainability by ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, supporting regulatory and fiscal compliance, and providing financial analysis and recommendations to inform organizational planning and strategic decision-making.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the organization’s accounting operations and monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting.
• Develop and coordinate annual budgets and financial forecasts; monitor budget-to-actual performance and provide analysis and explanations of significant variances.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and business processes that promote accurate financial reporting and effective internal controls.
• Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support executive leadership, organizational planning, and strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal financial reporting, tax, grant, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee grantor contracts, financial reporting, cost allocation, and reimbursement requests.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, cash management, and payroll functions.
• Coordinate external audits and other financial reviews, serving as a primary point of contact for auditors and providing requested documentation and financial information.
• Serve as a financial liaison with banking institutions, grantor agencies, external CPA firms, and other financial partners.
• Provide financial reporting, guidance, and analysis to the Leadership Team and Board of Directors.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend strategies that support the organization’s financial stability and sustainability.
• Lead, support, coach, and develop finance and administrative staff as applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, cash management, and internal controls.
• Knowledge of nonprofit and/or grant-funded financial operations, including cost allocation methodologies and applicable Uniform Guidance requirements.
• Ability to translate program needs and operational priorities into effective budgets and financial plans.
• Strong understanding of government-funded programs, contracts, and grant reporting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and/or other accounting, financial management, and payroll systems.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet multiple deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain financial information to individuals without a financial background, including program directors and Board members.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and build strong working relationships across departments.
• Strong ethical standards, sound judgment, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality and financial integrity.
• Servant leadership skills with the ability to lead, support, coach, and develop staff.
• Alignment with CCS’s mission, values, and team culture.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible accounting and financial management experience, preferably in a healthcare, behavioral health, nonprofit, or similarly regulated environment.
• Prior experience supervising, developing, and evaluating finance or administrative support staff.
• Demonstrated experience managing external audits and working directly with auditors to ensure accurate and timely completion of audit requirements.
• Experience working with government-funded programs and contracts, including cost allocation methodologies and Uniform Guidance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, financial analysis, and financial management in a complex organizational environment.
• Experience working with grant-funded organizations and managing grantor reporting and reimbursement processes preferred.

At CCS, financial leadership directly supports our ability to provide mental health services to children, families, and individuals in our community. This position offers the opportunity to use your financial expertise to strengthen an organization whose work has a meaningful impact on the people we serve.