Controller, Management, Accounting Manager

This position supports the work of the YMCA of Greater Long Beach, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Controller at the YMCA of Greater Long Beach stewards the Y’s cause, promoting and protecting the brand and reputation as a global, inclusive organization within the community. The Controller supports development of the operating budget, manages all accounting functions, administers approved accounting policies and procedures, facilitates the annual independent audit process, develops, implements and monitors appropriate internal controls and ensures preparation of complete, timely and accurate financial statements.

This role will be subject to background checks, including Consumer Credit Reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
• YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred.
• Five years of experience or more including supervision of accounting team.
• Possess or working towards an Accounting Designation, such as Certified Management Accountant, preferred.
• Understanding of and experience in GAAP.
• Experience in a large multi-faceted nonprofit environment preferred.
• Knowledge of banks, banking systems and cash management.
• Knowledge of and expertise with computerized accounting systems.
• Ability to develop and use spreadsheets and standard business software systems.

• Hires, trains, supervises, develops and manages accounting staff composed of 4‑5 full‑time positions. Provides training opportunities for staff to expand their knowledge, improve performance and advance their careers.
• Manages development of annual Association budgets.
• Manages payroll and accounts payable processes and all general accounting functions.
• Designs practices, processes, and procedures for strong internal control environment.
• Maintains accounting and payroll systems to accomplish the proper recording and reporting of all operations, transactions, assets and liabilities of the YMCA of Greater Long Beach for all operations.
• Partners with HR, IT and CFO to ensure cross‑functional efficiency and accuracy of timely payroll processing and reporting. Ensures Payroll Staff Accountant audits time reported for compliance with state and federal laws.
• Partners with HR to reconcile and monitor employee benefit program enrollment, and analysis of annual employee benefit program renewals.
• Maintains records, and timely prepares and files (or arranges timely preparation and filing of) various internal and external reports, including reports for various federal and state agencies such as the IRS Form 990 tax return, sales & use tax returns, 1099s, W‑2s, 941s, RRF1, CA 199, etc.
• Prepares accurate and timely financial statements required by management, the board, and outside agencies.
• Serves as resource person to management and program personnel in all matters relating to accounting and accounts payable and navigates differing stakeholder perspectives when making decisions.
• Facilitates key functions such as annual independent audit. Conducts special internal audits, accounting studies, investigations, analyses and cost studies as required. Provides recommendations.
• Develops and maintains key relationships, including with banks and insurers.
• Supervises or prepares reconciliations of all the YMCA of Greater Long Beach bank accounts on a monthly basis. Investigates and maintains records of any reconciling items.
• Coordinates and supervises operating cash flow management.
• Works closely with IT staff to ensure that computer and software systems provide accurate information and adequate internal controls.
• Performs special projects and other duties appropriate for Controllership experience and confidentiality.
• Oversees Capital and Campaign accounting to ensure accuracy of balances and reporting to donors.
• Maintains appropriate detailed records of endowments and other donor‑restricted funds and board‑designated reserves.

• Communication & Influence
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Fiscal Management
• Program/Project Management