Senior Nonprofit Controller – Fund Accounting

alaskacf; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alaska Community Foundation is seeking an experienced Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations, manage the monthly and quarterly close, and ensure the integrity of financial records for a diverse portfolio totaling approximately $300 million in assets.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and supervising the accounting team, the Controller will strengthen internal controls, oversee fund/endowment accounting, and coordinate audits and Form 990 preparation while pursuing process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required; CPA preferred.
• Seven to ten years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Minimum three to five years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, endowment accounting, or investment accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, cash and investment reconciliations, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and fund accounting.
• Own the close calendar, close checklist, and preparation of monthly/quarterly close packages.
• Review reconciliations and resolve items; escalate to Director of Finance as needed.
• Maintain GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards throughout records and reports.
• Coordinate with Development to align fund documentation with accounting systems.
• Lead audit processes and support Form 990 and state filings.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff; promote process improvements and automation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

Fund accounting

Supervisory experience

Audit coordination

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Fund accounting software

Investment reporting systems

ERP systems

Job description

The Alaska Community Foundation is seeking an experienced Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations, manage the monthly and quarterly close, and ensure the integrity of financial records for a diverse portfolio totaling approximately $300 million in assets.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and supervising the accounting team, the Controller will strengthen internal controls, oversee fund/endowment accounting, and coordinate audits and Form 990 preparation while pursuing process