Temporary - Controller

OPTI STAFFING GROUP IS HIRING! Opening: Temporary - Controller Location: Vancouver, WA | Onsite Pay: $56.00/hour Schedule: Monday - Friday | Full-Time Employment Type: Temporary, approximately a few months Who They Are Our client is a well-established nonprofit organization supporting education and its surrounding community. Their team manages a complex financial operation that includes significant investment funds, financial allocations, and ongoing partnership with an educational institution. They are looking for an experienced accounting professional who can step in, maintain continuity, and provide strong financial leadership while they prepare for their formal permanent hiring process. What You’ll Do As the Temporary Controller, you'll take ownership of the organization's higher-level accounting and financial reporting functions while overseeing and supporting the day-to-day accounting operation. Lead month-end close processes and ensure accurate, timely financial reportingPrepare and review financial statements and supporting reportsMaintain accounting practices and reporting in accordance with GAAPOversee the allocation and accounting of significant investment pools and related incomeManage and track the appropriate distribution and allocation of investment incomeProvide financial oversight and ensure accuracy across accounting activitiesOversee and support the Accounting ManagerReview existing accounting processes and identify opportunities for greater efficiency and accuracyProvide additional technical accounting support and guidance where neededHelp maintain continuity within the accounting department during the organization's transition to a permanent Controller WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU $56.00/hourOpportunity to step into a senior-level accounting role with a mission-driven nonprofitWork with complex financial reporting and significant investment activityOpportunity to contribute ideas and improve existing accounting processesPotential opportunity to apply for the permanent Controller position once the organization's formal hiring process begins WHAT YOU NEED Previous nonprofit accounting experienceStrong knowledge of GAAPExperience managing month-end close and financial reportingController, senior accounting, or comparable financial leadership experienceExperience working with complex financial allocations and multiple funding or income sourcesAbility to independently step into an established accounting function and quickly understand existing processesExperience providing oversight, guidance, or leadership to accounting staffStrong analytical skills and attention to financial accuracy PREFERRED Accounting experience within higher education, education, or a related nonprofit environmentExperience working with investment accounting, investment pools, or investment income allocationsBackground identifying and implementing accounting process improvementsAbility to balance hands-on accounting responsibilities with higher-level financial oversight THE MUSTS Nonprofit accounting backgroundGAAP knowledgeMonth-end close experienceFinancial reporting experienceComfortable working with complex financial allocationsAvailable to begin quickly and support an immediate transition Next Steps: Click "Apply" or reach us directly Isabel Jimenez (360) 553-7221 ijimenez@optistaffing.com Keyshawn Thomas (360) 553-7218 kthomas@optistaffing.com