About the role
Location: Pasadena, CA (Onsite)
Position Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Position Overview
We are partnering with a premier private non-profit educational institution in Pasadena to find an experienced Accounting Manager or Controller to lead their financial operations. Reporting to executive leadership, this individual will oversee day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance.
This is an ideal role for an Accounting Manager looking to step up into a Controller function or an established non-profit Controller seeking a stable, community-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Management & Reporting: Oversee general ledger maintenance, month-end/year-end close processes, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate with school department heads to develop, manage, and monitor annual operational budgets.
- Compliance & Tax Filings: Manage non-profit tax compliance, including working with external auditors to prepare and review IRS Form 990 filings.
- Benefits & Retirement Administration: Oversee payroll and financial administration for employee benefit plans, specifically 403(b) retirement plan administration and compliance testing.
- Internal Controls: Establish and maintain strong accounting policies, internal controls, and procedural consistency across all departments.
- Audit Oversight: Lead external annual audit preparations and serve as the primary liaison to external accounting firms.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in an Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or Assistant Controller role.
- Education Background: Prior experience in a private school, independent school, or non-profit educational organization is strongly preferred.
- Mandatory Technical Skills: Direct experience with IRS Form 990 tax schedules and reporting requirements. Direct administration/oversight experience with 403(b) retirement plans.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
- Work Style: 100% Onsite presence required in Pasadena, CA. High emotional intelligence, strong communication, and a collaborative approach.
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