Controller

Controller

San Francisco , CA Contract Accounting Management $70/HR to $80/HR 09/28/2026

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Controller to assist their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting pay rate of $70.00 to $80.00 per hour.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounting and financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash management, and compliance activities.
• Prepare and present financial analyses, performance reports, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and governing stakeholders.
• Manage audit processes, coordinate with external auditors, and ensure timely completion of regulatory and financial reporting requirements.
• Monitor restricted funding, grants, program expenditures, and organizational resources to ensure proper financial stewardship and reporting.
• Lead finance staff, establish operational procedures, and drive process improvements to support organizational growth and efficiency.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience with increasing leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and cash flow management.
• Previous experience overseeing audits, financial compliance, general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and related finance functions.
• Proven ability to develop financial reports, analyze business performance, and support strategic decision making.

Qualifications:

• CPA, MBA, or other advanced financial credential preferred.
• Prior experience within nonprofit, grant funded, mission driven, or regulated organizations.
• Strong background managing government, donor funded, foundation, or multi source funding programs and related compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex financial information to diverse audiences.
• Technology savvy professional with experience implementing financial systems, improving processes, and leading teams through organizational growth and change.

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