Senior Nonprofit Controller – GAAP & Audit Lead

Aspire Public Schools; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aspire NorCal is seeking a Controller to lead accounting, payroll, and reporting for the Northern California region. Reporting to the CFO, you will supervise a team and ensure GAAP compliance, policy adherence, and accurate financial results across the organization.

This full-time, exempt role offers broad exposure to audits, real estate and grant accounting, and close collaboration with home office and school leaders. A CPA/MBA and nonprofit accounting experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years coordinating audit activities and managing reports, AP/AR, general ledger, and payroll.
• 2+ years accounting management experience.
• Non-profit accounting experience and understanding of GAAP required.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and integrated accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting, payroll, and reporting with GAAP compliance.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee cash management, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, and reporting.
• Coordinate annual financial audits and liaise with auditors.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and provide training as needed.

Skills

Accounting leadership

GAAP expertise

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Aspire NorCal is seeking a Controller to lead accounting, payroll, and reporting for the Northern California region. Reporting to the CFO, you will supervise a team and ensure GAAP compliance, policy adherence, and accurate financial results across the organization.

This full-time, exempt role offers broad exposure to audits, real estate and grant accounting, and close collaboration with home office and school leaders. A CPA/MBA and nonprofit accounting experience are preferred.