Nonprofit Controller: Strategic Finance & Compliance

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 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