About the role
Temporary Controller
Location: Santa Barbara, CA – Onsite
Assignment Length: Approximately 2 Months, could be a full-time hire depending on the candidate
Employment Type: Temporary
Compensation: $45–$60/hour, DOE
Position Overview
A local nonprofit is seeking an experienced, hands-on Temporary Controller to support the organization's accounting and finance operations during an approximately two-month transition period.
This position will be responsible for a broad range of day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end reconciliations, account management, budgeting, payroll oversight, and audit support .
The Controller will also assist with supporting payroll processes for approximately 120 employees .
The former Controller will be available during the interim period to provide historical knowledge and assist with a smooth transition.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounting and financial operations
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Perform and review month-end account reconciliations
- Manage general ledger accounts and ensure transactions are accurately recorded and classified
- Prepare journal entries and assist with the month-end close
- Monitor cash and account activity and resolve discrepancies
- Assist with organizational budgeting, forecasting, and budget-to-actual analysis
- Prepare financial reports and provide information to leadership as needed
- Oversee and support payroll processes for approximately 120 employees
- Assist with the transition and implementation of payroll processes into Paylocity
- Maintain accounting records and financial information in QuickBooks
- Support annual and/or financial audit activities , including preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor requests
- Maintain appropriate accounting procedures and internal controls
- Ensure financial activities are handled in accordance with nonprofit accounting practices
- Work collaboratively with organizational leadership, staff, outside partners, and the former Controller during the transition
- Research and resolve accounting, reconciliation, payroll, and reporting discrepancies as needed
Qualifications
- Previous nonprofit accounting experience required
- Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Finance Manager, or similar senior-level accounting professional
- Strong hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end close
- Demonstrated experience performing bank and balance sheet account reconciliations
- Experience with budget preparation and budget-to-actual reporting
- Previous experience supporting financial audits
- Strong QuickBooks experience required
- Payroll experience required; experience supporting a workforce of approximately 100+ employees preferred
- Paylocity experience strongly preferred , particularly implementation or payroll conversion experience
- Solid understanding of nonprofit accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Ability to quickly learn existing processes and step into a transitional accounting environment
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership and staff
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