Controller

Job overview

The Controller role is fully onsite in Mid-City, Los Angeles, CA, Monday through Friday. Compensation is up to $165,000 base, plus benefits. The position is with a well-established nonprofit and reports directly to the CFO. The Controller oversees general ledger, accounts payable, and payroll functions while serving as the primary liaison for external audits and regulatory compliance. The role supports reliable financial reporting, internal controls, and cash management across the organization.

What you'll do

• Oversee a team across general ledger, accounts payable, and payroll
• serve as primary liaison for external audits and regulatory compliance
• own financial reporting, internal controls, and cash management
• support full-cycle accounting operations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

controller

nonprofit

accounting

financial reporting

general ledger

accounts payable

payroll

external audits

mid-city los angeles ca

strategic employment

onsite

up to $165k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits are offered
• specific benefits are not listed.

Why this role

Nonprofit experience, experience with a $100M+ operating budget, and a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance are specified; CPA or active CPA candidacy is a plus.

About the employer

Strategic Employment is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.