[Hiring] Controller @Castlerock Consulting

Role Description

If you are experienced in non-profit accounting, and looking for the perfect blend of stable work and flexible hours, this is the job for you! Shining Star Consulting (SSC) is seeking an experienced Controller with at least 4 years experience in nonprofit accounting. SSC provides outsourced accounting for nonprofit organizations. As a Controller, you will provide part-time (not temporary) Controller-level support for one or more nonprofit clients. This is a fully remote position, and work days/times are flexible. Pay rate is $50 - $65/hour, depending on qualifications.

• Client Relationship Management:
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Proactively identify and address client needs.
  • Ensure timely and high-quality communication and delivery of services.
  • Collaborate with client's internal functions.
  • Act as main point of contact for client queries, issues, and recommendations.
• Financial Leadership:
  • Analyze financial performance and identify trends.
  • Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
  • Develop and implement financial strategies.
• Financial Operations:
  • Manage day-to-day accounting operations, incl. AP/AR, Payroll, GL, and grants accounting.
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.
  • Implement and maintain robust internal controls.
  • Drive process improvement initiatives.
• Team Leadership:
  • Supervise and coach internal teams to meet client needs.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative team culture.
  • Monitor team performance, and ensure timely/accurate deliverables and procedures.
  • Manage interpersonal dynamics and assure customer experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience, including managing accounting functions.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge and experience with nonprofit-specific financial management, analysis, and principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with grant rules and compliance requirements.
• Experience with accounting systems in a nonprofit environment (QBO, Intacct, NetSuite, Blackbaud, Xero, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience successfully supervising people and teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Excellent analytic and problem solving; organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and reliably meet deadlines.
• Skilled in Excel, Google Sheets, and Google Workspace.
• Ability to rapidly learn and use new technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience selecting, implementing and integrating accounting software (Bill, Ramp, Divvy, Shopify, etc.).
• Experience in financial compliance for nonprofits.
• Experience in tax or other finance/accounting areas.
• Experience with payroll processing preferred.
• Northern California location preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits are available for those working at least 20 hours/week.
• 3% IRA contribution.
• Paid time off.
• FLEXIBILITY: Employees enjoy a high level of flexibility with their work schedule and structure.
• AUTONOMY: Opportunities to grow and improve skills with a perfect balance of support and autonomy.
• IMPACT: Support organizations positively impacting their communities.