CONTROLLER

Controller

The Controller is responsible for the integrity of Home of Guiding Hands accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This role leads to day accounting functions and helps ensure financial practices support the organization's mission to improve the lives of those it serves. The Controller provides accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information to leadership, supports stewardship of nonprofit resources, and promotes accountability, collaboration, and compliance across the organization.

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities include:

• Lead the organization's accounting operations, including general ledger, month end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Safeguard organizational assets and ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial activity through effective policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and related analyses for the CFO and executive leadership.
• Support development of the annual operating budget and provide budget to actual reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis throughout the year.
• Oversee cash management and cash flow forecasting to support operational needs and program commitments.
• Oversee accounts payable, payroll, billing, accounts receivable, and related accounting processes to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, GAAP, and applicable federal, state, local, and funder requirements.
• Support the annual financial statement audit and coordinate schedules, workpapers, and supporting documentation for auditors and required tax filings, including Form 990 support.
• Monitor restricted and unrestricted funding and help ensure proper financial tracking and reporting for grants, contracts, contributions, and designated funds.
• Partner with program and operational leaders to provide financial guidance, improve financial understanding, and support sound decision making.
• Recommend and implement improvements in financial systems, workflows, and controls to increase efficiency, transparency, and scalability.
• Maintain productive banking relationships and support treasury activities, including cash positioning and account administration.
• Hire, mentor, supervise, and evaluate finance team members while fostering a culture of accountability, respect, and collaboration.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory responsibilities include:

Directly manages accounting and finance staff and provides oversight for functions that may include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing, and general accounting.

Knowledge, skills, and education required:

• Education and experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. Minimum of five years of progressive accounting management experience required, with nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred. CPA is preferred but not required.
• Technical knowledge: Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, audit preparation, and nonprofit fund accounting. Experience supporting annual audits, tax filings, and compliance reporting is preferred.
• Systems: Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office and financial reporting systems. Experience with UKG is strongly preferred, along with experience using accounting and payroll systems in a multi-program nonprofit environment. Experience with Great Plains / Microsoft Dynamics and Sage Intaact a plus.
• Core competencies: Ability to analyze financial data and prepare complex financial reports, statements, and projections. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, solve practical problems, and uphold a high level of business ethics.

Physical requirements/work environment:

Primarily working in an office environment using a pc and phone for prolonged periods with ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, reach, pull and lift objects up to 15lbs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform repetitive hand activities with close reach, such as keyboard, mouse, handwriting and file management (continuously). The person in this role is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear. The physical demands listed herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions pursuant to an interactive accommodation process as needed.

Travel:

Travel is not expected for this position, other than occasional local meetings, trainings, or organizational events as needed.

Values:

Innovation We encourage creativity and innovation because we believe that by striving for more efficient and effective ways of doing things, we can achieve exceptional results. Our drive for success is shared by all. Our organization focuses on solutions and refuses to maintain the status quo. We challenge our team to be ahead of industry trends as we strive to lead and not follow.

Collaboration We believe that working together collaboratively is the foundation of a culture that values teamwork, communication, and cooperation. This belief is central to every part of our business, both internally and externally, and strengthens our community.

Accountability We take responsibility for our actions and for delivering on our commitments. We believe that by being transparent and accountable, we build trust and maintain the respect of our stakeholders.

Respect We treat everyone with respect and dignity. We value inclusivity and believe that by upholding a culture of respect, we can foster a positive and supportive work environment. We treat others as we want to be treated.

Empathy We value empathy and understanding in all our interactions. We seek to understand the perspectives and needs of our colleagues, clients, and stakeholders to meet them with kindness and compassion.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Home of Guiding Hands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

About HGH:

Home of Guiding Hands is a non-profit organization that was established in 1967 by a small group of dedicated and ambitious community members. The Mission of HGH is "to improve the lives of those we serve". We support children and adults in San Diego and Imperial Counties with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome, epilepsy, autism, and cerebral palsy. We provide a full continuum of care including residential care in specialized group homes, independent living support, respite care, and adult foster home services. Additionally, we provide early childhood assessments and services, tailored day support, Life Planning workshops, county-wide transportation services, and on-site activities at our resource center.