Position Details

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, hybrid. Remote work with required attendance at occasional in-person meetings and events.

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Salary Range: $145k-$160k annually

Position Summary

The Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls for a $100 million California nonprofit. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller ensures the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of financial data in line with U.S. GAAP, IRS 501(c)(3) regulations, and nonprofit accounting standards. This role leads the accounting team, drives process improvements, supports strategic decision-making, and plays a key part in audits, financial planning, and organizational reporting. The ideal candidate is a CPA with at least seven years of nonprofit accounting experience, hands-on Workday Financial Management expertise, and a proven track record of operational excellence and team leadership in complex funding environments. This position offers an opportunity to strengthen the finance function and support the strategic, mission-driven work of a high-impact nonprofit organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership
- Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to align finance and accounting with mission-driven goals.
- Develop financial strategies including pricing models, automation, and knowledge management to drive efficiency and sustainable growth.
- Ensure internal controls and compliance with GAAP, IRS 501(c)(3) regulations, and nonprofit accounting standards.
- Lead initiatives to restructure people, processes, and technology to meet strategic objectives.
- Serve as a trusted financial advisor and represent the organization to internal and external stakeholders.
Financial Management & Operations
- Oversee daily accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting to management, the board, and project partners.
- Prepare and present financial statements, budgets, variance analyses, cash-flow reports, and forecast models.
- Lead annual audits, tax preparation, and monthly and annual financial reporting.
- Maintain and optimize financial management policies, systems, and internal controls.
- Monitor and manage financial reporting including performance dashboards, forecasting models, and internal contract management.
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen financial stewardship.
Team Leadership & Management
- Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing finance team.
- Foster a collaborative, equitable culture and provide professional development opportunities to meet organizational objectives.
- Provide guidance and oversight on project-specific finance and accounting support, including grant management and reporting.
Organizational Support & Financial Analysis
- Serve as a resource and trainer for non-financial staff on financial processes and best practices.
- Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis, scenario modeling, and operational insights.
- Maintain awareness of financial trends in the nonprofit and community foundation sectors.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
CPA required.
Minimum seven years of progressive nonprofit accounting experience, including at least three years in a supervisory or senior finance leadership role.
Hands-on experience with Workday Financial Management required.
Expertise in GAAP, nonprofit accounting procedures, and compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
Experience managing nonprofit audits and Form 990 filings.
Proven ability to lead process improvements, system implementations, and high-performing teams.

Skills & Competencies

Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP for nonprofit entities and regulatory compliance.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (Workday preferred) and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to translate complex accounting concepts into actionable guidance for non-financial stakeholders.
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and leadership abilities.
High integrity, discretion, and commitment to equity, inclusion, and mission-driven leadership.

Preferred Experience

Direct experience with nonprofit grant accounting and complex nonprofit financial structures.
Experience leading ERP system implementations, process improvements, and organizational change initiatives.
Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and strategic financial leadership in nonprofit settings.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $145k-$160k annually

16 paid BACR holidays, plus generous paid time off benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health and wellness benefits, hospital indemnity, and life insurance
Flexible spending accounts for transit, medical, and dependent care
403(b) retirement program
Pet insurance
WellHub program
Professional development opportunities

About Us

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) supports healthy development of individuals, families, and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships across the San Francisco Bay Area. We honor the communities we serve and the dedicated staff who deliver services, working to promote resilience for tens of thousands of people each year. BACR is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, disability including AIDS or AIDS-related complex, or military status. Visit our website at www.bacr.org.

Above is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on factors including experience, education, skillset, and geographic location.

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