Controller

Controller Consulting Engagement Location San Diego CA Onsite Duration Approximately 36 months Compensation 140k 160k About NOW CFO NOW CFO is an outsourced accounting and finance firm We give businesses financial clarity and visibility through experienced consultants engaged for exactly the hours they need Our consultants step into complex environments get up to speed quickly and deliver as trusted members of the clients team About the Engagement Were partnering with an established nonprofit organization in the San Diego area on an urgent interim Controller engagement The organization operates in the behavioral health and human services space What Youll Do Own and maintain the monthly and year end close process with GAAP compliant financial reportingManage reconciliations internal controls and cash management activitiesOversee accounting for government contracts grants and restricted funding including nonprofit revenue recognition cost allocations and reimbursement activityLead financial statement retirement plan government grant and contract related auditsCoordinate support for Form 990 preparationManage and critically review the work of an established five person accounting team while staying hands on with detailed accounting issuesPartner with auditors program leaders the Board and Finance CommitteeKeep the accounting function stable and steady throughout the leadership transitionWhat You Bring Substantial nonprofit accounting experience ideally within behavioral health human services healthcare or another government funded organizationController Assistant Controller Accounting Director or comparable leadership experienceHands on experience with government contracts grants restricted funding cost allocations and reimbursement activityStrong ownership of monthly and year end close GAAP financial reporting reconciliations internal controls and cash managementExperience leading audits financial statement retirement plan government grant or contract related and coordinating Form 990 supportAbility to lead a team while still rolling up your sleeves on detailed workConfidence operating independently and partnering with senior stakeholdersAlso Helpful Microsoft Dynamics experienceCPAPrior experience in an interim or consulting capacityIND2