Controller

Reporting to the chief financial officer (CFO), the Controller will be responsible for oversight of all finance, accounting, and reporting activities. The Controller will be involved in supporting presentations to the board finance and audit committee and will work closely with the senior leadership team. The Controller will lead all day-to-day finance operations including functional responsibility for accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and grants administration. Every child needs a childhood. Allies for Every Child (Allies) exists to give at-risk children and children living in poverty the foundation they need to increase their life choices and lead fulfilling lives. For nearly 40 years, Allies has been providing thousands of at-risk children and their families with critical, high-quality child development and family wellness programs (including comprehensive early education and Early Head Start services), family strengthening interventions, foster care and adoption services, and a range of vital, integrated services, including mental health services, educational assessments, trauma and disabilities screenings/advocacy, nutrition services, dental and vision screenings, and pediatric health consultations. In 2024, Allies expanded its reach, serving even more children and youth in foster care and those transitioning to adulthood through Extraordinary Families, a program of Allies for Every Child. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Directs the organization’s general accounting functions for the entire fiscal cycle. Establishes accounting policies, procedures and processes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, proper controls and the requirements of funding source contractsDirects financial reporting and analysis to meet organizational needs including internal and external GAAP reporting, cash flow reporting and projection, regulatory reporting requirements, and IRS form 990 and other tax schedulesDirects the preparation and successful execution of all finance and accounting-related audits. Directs the planning and preparation for the organization’s annual auditSupport an ongoing budgeting process; provides budgeting advice and guidance to senior management; and designs and implements systems to manage and control expendituresEstablishes and strengthens working relationships with banks and other financial institutions to ensure the organization’s effective business and banking collaborationChampions and directs the process quality improvement initiative for all finance and accounting-related functionsDirects the establishment of and compliance with appropriate systems of financial internal controls, including OMB circular financial standards Additional Duties Keeps abreast of current trends and best practices in the non-profit financial and accounting environment Supervisory Responsibilities Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of direct reports; may supervise staff positionsCarries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Master’s degree in finance, accounting, or business preferred; CPA is value addedAt least six (6) years of experience with financial systems in positions of increasing scope and authorityMinimum four (4) years of managerial, supervisory experiencePrior non-profit experience managing childcare, EHS, CCTR, CFCC, DCFS and DMH contracts preferredKnowledge of AccuFund accounting system preferredExcellent experience with process quality improvementExcellent experience with project managementExcels at working in a collaborative environmentPosition may require some travelAbility to work without supervisionAbility to handle confidential informationMaintains privacy, including protecting the confidentiality, safeguarding the integrity and availability, and limiting the use and disclosure of information to authorized individuals and entities.Participates in, conducts, and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities.Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Work collaboratively with all staff and departmentsBe punctual, present, and professional during work hoursIn accordance with our “team” philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.Staff must believe in and act in accordance with both the Agency’s and the program’s mission/vision statements, adopted theoretical frameworks, andPassionate about learning and possesses curiosity about issues affecting children and familiesAll employees, regardless of position, serve as role models for children and families who are served by our agency.Fingerprint background clearance (DOJ, FBI & Child Abuse Clearance Index), or approved exemptionSuccessful completion of pre-employment physical and TB test/PPD risk assessment, proof of immunizations for pertussis (Tdap), measles (MMR) and influenza (can decline)Class “C” driver’s license, proof of insurance, a safety record acceptable to CAA, and reliable transportation requiredCompetitive Pay12 Holidays per calendar year2 Personal Days – birthday and anniversary of employment10 Vacation Days per year (increases with tenure)10 Sick Leave Days per year10 Jury Duty Days100% Employer Contribution to: Health – Kaiser or Anthem, Dental, Vision401k Retirement Plan with 50% employer match for the first 4%100% Employer Paid Life and Accidental InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) – for team members and dependentsAdditional benefits:Pet InsuranceSupplemental Life InsuranceDiscounts for movie tickets, amusement parks, travel, hotels, sporting events, shows, etc.Initial and ongoing training and professional development opportunitiesOpportunities for growth and advancementEmployee referral incentive – $1,500Public Service Loan ForgivenessCredit Union Membership $2500 SIGN-ON INCENTIVE BONUS Pay Range: $135,000 – $160,000 annual (In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this California position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.) Allies for Every Child actively seeks candidates who reflect the rich diversity of the communities that we serve. We are committed to a work environment that embraces and promotes individuality and inclusion. We believe that diversity and inclusion of varied perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences are essential to our organization’s effectiveness, and allows us to serve our clients in the respectful, responsive, and understanding way that they deserve. We define diversity in broad terms to include race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, geography, socio-economic status and other unique attributes that make us who we are. Allies for Every Child has achieved accreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA). This means our programs, services, administration, and management have been rigorously evaluated and meet best practice standards. Visit www.COAnet.org to learn more about COA Accreditation. For consideration: Email cover letter and resume to humanresources@alliesforeverychild.org © 2026 Allies for Every Child. All Rights Reserved. Made by Brave. | Privacy | Terms | ADA This website is supported by Grant Number 09CH011368 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Allies for Every Child and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. As part of the COA Accreditation process, transparency and stakeholder engagement are essential. One key step is ensuring that all stakeholders—persons served, staff, board members, and community partners—have the opportunity to share any concerns directly with the COA volunteer peer review team. To support this, Allies is sharing a “Report a Concern” link with all relevant stakeholders. This helps ensure that the review team receives input that may be valuable during the Site Visit. All responses are confidential and sent directly to COA: https://coa.formassembly.com/232264