Controller, Finance & Banking, CFO

Point Blue Conservation Science (Point Blue) is searching for an experienced Controller. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a hands‑on finance professional, with in‑depth experience in complex non‑profit finance, to provide financial leadership at a time when Point Blue is poised for significant growth and global impact.

Point Blue is a growing and internationally renowned nonprofit with over 160 staff and seasonal scientists. Point Blue advances conservation for wildlife and people through science, partnerships and outreach. Our scientists work closely with wildlife and habitat managers, private landowners, ranchers, farmers, other scientists, major conservation groups, and federal, state, and local government agencies and officials. We understand that real solutions come from working together.

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Reporting to the CFO, Point Blue’s Controller will lead all day‑to‑day accounting operations of a $30+ million budget and supervise a team of 3–4 staff members. Functional responsibilities include managing the GL and the financial close (including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll), grant accounting, cash flow management, audit preparation and managing banking and vendor relationships. The Controller works closely with the Program staff and senior management and supports the Finance and Audit committees of the Board.

They will be responsible for implementing systems and procedures that ensure appropriate internal controls, and risk management to conduct flawless audits and support effective program implementation.

• Oversee all accounting and reporting systems to maintain the integrity and accuracy of the financial data and compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards. This is a hands‑on accounting role which requires a close knowledge of Point Blue’s business flows to manage the day‑to‑day operations of approving accounts payable, coding cash receipts, revenue recognition, overseeing payroll, time and labor allocations, generating and posting journal entries and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
• Closely monitor and manage the utilization and reporting of restricted funds to optimize utilization while strictly adhering to donor intent. Collaborate closely with the Grants & Contract Team to facilitate invoicing reimbursable agreements and collection of receivables and payments to vendors and subcontractors.
• Manage the monthly and annual close cycles to generate timely, accurate and relevant internal and external financial statements.
• Consistently analyze financial data and clearly communicate financial results to help managers make optimal decisions.
• Maintain internal control safeguards for revenue receipts, payments, and program budgets to protect the organization from the risk of errors, fraud and security breaches.
• Coordinate the preparation for the single audit, 401(K) Plan audit and IRS 990 filings. Be the primary liaison with the external auditors through the audit process.
• Manage all programs, project and grant accounting; ensure all expenditures consistent with approved grant and program budgets compliant with the federal, state and local grant agreements and regulatory requirements such as the OMB Uniform Administrative Requirements.
• Manage the accounting for reserves, donor‑restricted funds and develop cash flow forecasting models to maintain financial stability and manage seasonal and long‑term cash needs.
• Manage the annual NICRA submission and negotiation.
• Assist the CFO and senior management in the budgeting and planning process; mediate financial and program priorities, analyze variances and trends, and develop metrics to monitor and report on progress against annual and long‑term goals.
• Educate and support program staff in understanding Finance and accounting.
• Support the CFO in engaging the Board’s audit and finance committees, to understand the organization’s budget and financial performance trends and establish appropriate financial policies.
• Manage all Point Blue financial policies and procedures and maintain appropriate records and up‑to‑date…