Controller Metro

POSITION

Controller-Metro Office

4801 Airport Plaza, Suite 400, Long Beach, CA 90815

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Resumes due: 3/2/2026

Decision anticipated: 4/10/2026

$,000 plus 12% paid retirement benefits, vested after two years.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. Professional accounting credentials, or active progress toward a designation such as Certified Management Accountant (CMA), are preferred. YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification is preferred.

Candidates must have a minimum of five years or more of progressive accounting experience, with a proven experience developing and leading high-performing teams of 4 or more. A strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required, as well as experience in a large, complex nonprofit organization, preferably one employing 1000+ staff. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of banking relationships, banking systems, and cash management, as well as expertise in computerized accounting systems.

Proficiency in developing and using spreadsheets and standard business software applications is required. Experience managing payroll in an organization with 1000+ employees and working within the California regulatory environment is required. This role will be subject to background checks including Consumer Credit Reporting.

This position supports the work of the YMCA of Greater Long Beach, a leading charitable nonprofit 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 monthly and annually.

• Oversees all general accounting functions, including payroll, accounts payable, financial systems, and the accurate recording and reporting of all Association transactions, assets, and liabilities.
• Designs, implements, and monitors strong internal controls and accounting policies, and facilitates the annual independent audit, internal audits, and special financial analyses as needed.
• Manages payroll and accounts payable processes and all general accounting functions.
• 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 to reconcile and monitor employee benefit program enrollment, and analysis of annual employee benefit program renewals.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements required by management, the board, and outside agencies.
• Manages the development of the annual Association operating budget and prepares accurate, timely financial statements for management, the Board, and external stakeholders.
• Serves as resource person to management and program staff in all matters relating to accounting and accounts payable and navigates differing stakeholder perspectives when making decisions.
• Develops and maintains key relationships, including with banks and insurers.
• Manages banking relationships, cash flow, and monthly reconciliation of all Association bank accounts, investigating and resolving reconciling items as needed.
• Supervises or prepares reconciliations of all the YMCA of Greater Long Beach bank accounts monthly.
• Investigates and maintains records of any reconciling items.
• Coordinates and supervises operating cash flow management.
• Performs special projects and other duties appropriate for Controllership experience and confidentiality.

• Maintains records, and ensures 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.
• Ensures Payroll Staff Accountant audits time reported for compliance with state and federal laws.
• Facilitates key functions such as annual independent audit. Conducts special internal audits, accounting studies, investigations, analyses and cost studies as required. Provides recommendations.
• 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.

• Hires, trains, supervises, and develops a team of 4-5…