Strategic Nonprofit Finance Controller

Orangewood Foundation; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental

Vision

FSA

Mental Health support

Employee Assistance Program

Life and disability insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) with company match

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Orangewood Foundation in Santa Ana, CA seeks a Controller to lead the Finance team and oversee monthly closes, reconciliations, and contract billing. The role reports to the CFO and supports the organization’s accounting functions across non-profit programs.

The Controller ensures internal controls, prepares timely financial statements, and collaborates with the leadership on budgets and audits. Excellent GAAP knowledge and nonprofit experience are essential for this exempt, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• 5+ years’ experience in the accounting field, preferably in nonprofit.
• Solid understanding of nonprofit accounting (GAAP and FASB).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions independently.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall leadership and supervision of the Finance team.
• Work collaboratively with People and Culture on payroll review.
• Updates accounting policies and procedures annually for Orangewood Foundation and Samueli Academy.
• Provides timely financials to leadership of Orangewood Foundation and Samueli Academy.
• Implements sound internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Serves as primary point of contact for banking relationships.
• Review and approve monthly billing and reconciliation of contracts with County, State or Federal agencies.
• Participate in monthly meetings with Program Staff to review contract spending.
• Oversee Budget Modifications for various contracts with County, State or Federal agencies.
• Review and approve check runs, ACH, and other payments to vendors per policies.
• Monitor Cash Flow reconciliation daily for adequate cash flow.
• Attend Finance/Audit/Investment committee meetings.
• Ensure compliance with laws related to financial data.
• Coordinate with Development on revenue reconciliation.
• Oversee month-end close process and journal entries.
• Serve as lead on financial audits.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Raiser's Edge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Raiser's Edge

MS Excel

Job description

Orangewood Foundation in Santa Ana, CA seeks a Controller to lead the Finance team and oversee monthly closes, reconciliations, and contract billing. The role reports to the CFO and supports the organization’s accounting functions across non-profit programs.

The Controller ensures internal controls, prepares timely financial statements, and collaborates with the leadership on budgets and audits. Excellent GAAP knowledge and nonprofit experience are essential for this exempt, full-time position.