Controller

AppleOne is proud to present:
Controller – Temp-to-Hire Opportunity
Location: Pasadena, CA
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (1-hour lunch)
On-site Position

A respected nonprofit organization is seeking an experienced Controller for a full-time, on-site role in Pasadena. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity reporting directly to the senior executive team and managing a small accounting staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee day-to-day finance operations including budgeting, payroll, general ledger, AP/AR, and financial reporting.

Supervise a small team including payroll, AP, and AR staff.

Ensure compliance with internal policies, GAAP, and nonprofit accounting standards.

Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Support internal departments in budget development and financial forecasting.

Monitor grant financial compliance and prepare related reporting.

Coordinate the annual audit process with external auditors.

Evaluate financial data to identify opportunities for cost savings and improved efficiency.

Maintain strong internal controls and manage finance-related systems and software.

What We’re Looking For:

CPA required

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred)

Minimum 7+ years in a senior-level finance/accounting role

At least 3 years of supervisory experience

Prior experience with fund accounting (nonprofit sector) required

Strong understanding of financial systems and internal controls

Hands-on leadership style with a focus on accuracy and collaboration

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a mission-driven environment and is looking to transition into a permanent leadership role.

If you meet the qualifications and are available immediately, please submit your updated resume for confidential consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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