Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Controller Position

Tyler Houk (Practice Director) with Robert Half looking for a controller to oversee core accounting operations and provide reliable financial reporting for an agriculture organization in Hanford, California. This role will manage day-to-day financial activity, maintain accurate records across multiple funding sources, and support leadership with timely analysis for planning and decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, experience with month-end processes, and the ability to work effectively with both finance and program teams.

Responsibilities:

• Record and verify daily financial activity, including payables, receivables, general ledger entries, and banking transactions, while ensuring charges are assigned correctly across programs, grants, and fund categories.
• Complete month-end accounting tasks such as account reconciliations, close support, and preparation of financial statements and internal reports for organizational leadership and board review.
• Monitor grant-related and restricted fund activity to confirm spending remains aligned with approved budgets and donor or funding guidelines.
• Contribute to annual budgeting and ongoing forecast updates by compiling financial data, reviewing trends, and explaining variances across departments, programs, and projects.
• Provide audit support by preparing schedules, gathering requested documentation, and producing system-based reports needed for annual financial and compliance reviews.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of accounting records within Sage 300 and help ensure consistent financial reporting practices across the organization.
• Partner with operational and program stakeholders to clarify financial activity, resolve coding issues, and improve the quality of reporting inputs.