Controller

Job overview

The Controller role is onsite Monday through Friday in Novato, CA. Compensation is $200,000–$250,000 per year. The Buck Institute is an independent biomedical research institution focused on aging, with a mission to end the threat of age-related disease for current and future generations. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller leads accounting and financial operations, supervises a six-person finance team, and supports accurate reporting, internal controls, audits, and grant compliance. The role also helps modernize finance systems and practices, partnering across the Institute to support sound financial decisions and the research mission.

What you'll do

• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, financial close, and accounting workflows
• ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• maintain internal controls
• lead financial statement, Single, and grant-related audits
• oversee tax and regulatory reporting
• partner on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and variance analysis
• oversee grants and program accounting
• support financial analysis for research and administrative leaders
• lead and develop the finance team
• support Board Finance and Audit Committee work
• improve systems and processes, including appropriate automation and AI-enabled tools.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

controller

accounting leadership

financial reporting

grant accounting

nonprofit finance

research institute

novato ca

buck institute

onsite monday–friday

$200k–$250k/year

gaap

uniform guidance

audit compliance

finance modernization

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.

Why this role

The role is the senior accounting leader and second-in-command within Finance, with responsibility for leading financial modernization and organizational change. The posting specifies onsite work Monday through Friday and limited travel.

About the employer

Buck Institute is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.