Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting & Finance

Controller – YMCA of the USA

The YMCA of the East Valley is a mission‑driven nonprofit organization that serves people of all ages, ethnic groups, and religious affiliations.

We are seeking a strategic and personable Controller to join our evolving accounting department. This newly created role will report to our CFO and work closely with the accounting team to support financial integrity, operational efficiency, and scalable systems.

A successful candidate will have outstanding communication skills and proven supervisory experience managing an accounting team. The Controller will play a key role in supporting a decentralized financial model, working directly with Executive Directors across our six branches to ensure consistent internal controls, financial transparency, and system alignment across the association.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory experience (nonprofit experience preferred).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to implement and optimize financial systems across multiple locations.
• Experience with internal controls, grant compliance, and GAAP reporting. Experience with state and federal funding and contracts preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 programs.

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the accounting department, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Manage month‑end closing processes.
• Evaluate and enforce internal controls, conduct internal audits.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation.
• Provide support to Executive Leadership across the Association’s branches.
• Prepare bank and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries, payroll imports, and other accounting system imports.
• Assist with internal reporting throughout the Association and external reporting to various agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Accounting, Auditing and Finance
• Non‑profit Organizations