Interim Controller - Nonprofit Finance Leader

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Leave programs (vacation, sick, and F&

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, a well-established nonprofit-focused employer in Los Angeles, seeks an experienced Interim Controller to lead accounting operations and ensure GAAP-compliant reporting. You will manage a seasoned team, oversee grants, audits, and internal controls, and partner with leadership on budgeting and forecasting.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in accounting with nonprofit expertise, CPA/MBA preferred, and familiarity with NetSuite, Concur, and Paylocity.

Qualifications

• 7+ years progressive accounting and finance experience with Controller-level leadership
• Nonprofit accounting experience including grants/contracts
• Experience owning month-end close and financial reporting process
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, audit preparation, budgeting and GL accounting
• Experience leading and developing an accounting team
• Hands-on, solutions-oriented approach with ability to jump in quickly
• Bachelor's degree required; CPA and/or MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Oversee general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and day-to-day accounting operations
• Manage and provide direction to the accounting and finance team
• Oversee grant accounting, reporting, and compliance for government, corporate, and foundation funding
• Coordinate financial audits and support program-related audits
• Maintain strong internal controls and improve accounting processes and procedures
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with GAAP
• Support financial systems and process improvements as needed

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Audit preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA

MBA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Concur

Paylocity

Job description

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, a well-established nonprofit-focused employer in Los Angeles, seeks an experienced Interim Controller to lead accounting operations and ensure GAAP-compliant reporting. You will manage a seasoned team, oversee grants, audits, and internal controls, and partner with leadership on budgeting and forecasting.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in accounting with nonprofit expertise, CPA/MBA preferred, and familiarity with NetSuite, Concur, and Paylocity.