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Controller (CORP)

Application Deadline: May 31, 2025 ----- Location: Irvine, California, United States

Controller

Accounting - Corporate – Irvine. F/T, Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Responsibilities Include:

Accounting Department Operations

• Responsible for management, oversight and performance of the daily operations of the Accounting Department staff; development and implementation of departmental operating procedures.
• Ensure standard accounting procedures and principles are applied to all processes and in the development of financial information and reports

Month-end Close and Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closes.
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met including reports to funders.
• Analyze financial data and prepares financial reports.
• Maintain the investment schedules, monitors investment activities and performs the monthly reconciliation for all investment accounts.
• Responsible for timely preparation and filing of 1099s, property tax forms and corporate filing forms.
• Assist the Chief Financial Officer with special projects as assigned including financial analysis.

Internal Controls

• Maintain GAAP and all other accounting requirements; ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Establish, modify, document and coordinate the implementation of all accounting and internal control tasks.

Audit and Compliance

• Oversee and prepares the Accounting Department for the annual financial audit, funder compliance audits, 401K Retirement Plan Audit and IRS Form 990 Returns (and state and local forms).
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions including federal guidelines for contracts and grants, etc.
• Responsible for following up on any new regulations and requirements, presenting them to the Chief Financial Officer, and preparing the department for implementation.
• Maintain Audit calendar and related Audit schedules.
• Keep accurate restricted funds tracking and ensure adequate control.

Management of Accounting Department

• Participate in the recruitment, supervision, training, evaluation, and discipline of direct reports.
• Oversee accounting systems and procedures, and the ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of employees.
• Facilitate professional development and training for direct reports.

General

• Serve as a member of the Management Team contributing to planning, development, and overall functioning of the agency.
• Keep the Chief Financial Officer informed of accounting department activities and issues.
• Maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and all Waymakers staff.
• Assist supervisor, co-workers, department staff, and agency employees as needed or assigned.
• Promote the best interests of Accounting Department and the agency.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements Include:

• Bachelors degree, Masters preferred.
• 5-7 years related experience with emphasis in accounting and financial management.
• Experience in a multi-funded non-profit agency preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting, computer technology, and general business management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, analytical ability, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills in Excel and Microsoft Word.

Salary Range: $115,000 - $130,000 annually

Waymakers is a "Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer."

Equal Opportunity Employer

Waymakers is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and/or local laws.