Senior Controller — Grants & GAAP Financial Lead

Conexus; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Conexus is seeking a Controller to lead all aspects of general ledger operations, ensuring US GAAP compliance and a standardized chart of accounts for the agency. The ideal candidate will mentor teams across workstreams, drive month-end and year-end closes, and deliver consolidated financial statements with rigorous internal controls.

They will stay current on accounting standards, coordinate with auditors, and provide strategic financial insights to inform multiyear plans while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years Controller-level experience with staff supervision.
• 10 years of leadership experience overseeing large teams and financial programs.
• Preference for nonprofit/grant accounting and OMB Circulars.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of GL operations, US GAAP compliance and the standardized Chart of Accounts for the agency.
• Lead, mentor, review, and fill gaps of operational accounting workstreams (workpapers, journal entries, reconciliations, flux analysis).
• Responsible for creation, maintenance and accuracy of Balance Sheet and Income Statement accountings including monthly reconciliations for action, process improvement, quality control and audit compliance.
• Month-End and Year-End Close: Oversee and ensure the smooth execution of monthly, quarterly, and year-end fiscal financial close and reporting processes.
• Preparing and presenting consolidated financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and US GAAP.
• Provide accurate financial data to stakeholders as a comprehensive financial reporting package.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local funder contracts and guidelines, primarily pertaining to county, state and federal grants, awards and contracts.
• Stay current and knowledgeable on accounting standards (US GAAP, OMB, etc.), program area and agency contract FT&C (funding terms & conditions), and guidelines or regulations that relate to responsibilities.
• Partner with Internal and External Audit teams to ensure effective and timely completion of financial audits.
• Establishing and maintaining strong internal controls to prevent fraud, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and safeguard company assets.
• Partner and collaborate with the Executive Team to drive strategic decisions on financial planning, with multiyear strategic plans.
• Partners cross-functionally with head of departments and planning teams.
• Provide expertise on all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures in collaboration with Finance staff.

Skills

Leadership experience

Grant/fund accounting experience

US GAAP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent work experience

Job description

Conexus is seeking a Controller to lead all aspects of general ledger operations, ensuring US GAAP compliance and a standardized chart of accounts for the agency. The ideal candidate will mentor teams across workstreams, drive month-end and year-end closes, and deliver consolidated financial statements with rigorous internal controls.

They will stay current on accounting standards, coordinate with auditors, and provide strategic financial insights to inform multiyear plans while ensuring