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ControllerRobert Half • San Quentin, CA, US
Controller

Controller

Robert Half • San Quentin, CA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is proud to partner with an outstanding organization in the search for an accounting leader with non-profit or education industry experience! This role is pivotal in leading the accounting and financial day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution, playing a key role in modernizing and automating to drive greater efficiency and accuracy across the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Take ownership of the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring compliance with GAAP and maintaining accurate, up-to-date records across all ledgers.
  • Prepare and review monthly journal entries, verifying that all transactions are recorded with precision and integrity.
  • Track and analyze monthly financial performance, delivering insightful variance reports and recommendations to leadership.
  • Design and maintain robust reconciliation procedures, including detailed bank and balance sheet reconciliations to strengthen financial accuracy.
  • Partner with leadership on annual planning, forecasting, and cash flow modeling, contributing to informed, strategic decision-making.
  • Lead audit preparation, compiling schedules, reconciliations, and documentation to support a smooth and timely year-end process.
  • Manage and monitor fixed asset accounting, while coordinating with the Development team on reconciliation of fundraising activities.
  • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring efficiency and accuracy across accounts payable, receivables, cash receipts, and general ledger functions.
  • Collaborate with the IT department to streamline accounting systems and advance automation and process improvements.
  • Oversee semi-monthly payroll administration, ensuring timely processing and reconciliation of payroll and benefits.
  • Provide support for benefits administration and open enrollment, maintaining compliance with state and federal requirements.
  • Maintain and continuously improve HRIS and payroll systems to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and employee experience.
  • Manage the preparation and submission of retirement contributions, census data, and compliance reports.
  • Champion process improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to modernize, simplify, and automate financial and payroll functions.

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • A minimum of four years of progressive experience in Finance and Accounting, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline required
  • Proficient with ERP and accounting systems, with the ability to adapt quickly to new technologies.
  • Strong command of full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and budget management processes.
  • Experience managing payroll operations and ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal employment regulations.
  • Advanced technical skills in Excel and Google Suite applications
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    Controller • San Quentin, CA, US