Controller at SAN DIEGO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION LAWYER Referral S – Downtown San Diego, California

The controller will be responsible for oversight of all finance, accounting and reporting activities. In addition to the day-to-day accounting functions, the Controller is responsible for managing month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting. This position reports directly to the executive director and manages one to two staff members in accounting.

This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Executive Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing annual budget with Executive Director as well as other Directors across the organization.
• The controller will work with our external accounting firms to prepare documentation and assist in creating and managing our annual audits.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, collections, and cash application.
• Approve credit holds and set credit limits for new accounts
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules, depreciation, and related reporting.
• Oversee inventory accounting, including reconciliations between physical and system counts.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
• Supervise, mentor, and support the accounting staff.
• Required to have active involvement in all accounting functions, i.e. “hands-on” approach

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA required.
• Intermediate to advanced level working knowledge of QuickBooks Online.
• 5-7+ years of senior-level accounting experience, preferably in the non-profit sector
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Hands-on experience with general ledger, AR, and inventory accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and vlookups.
• Proficiency with association management software such as Member Central is highly desired.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, small-company environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.