Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

The Controller is responsible for the integrity and effectiveness of Food Lifeline's accounting operations. This role leads the monthly and annual close, annual financial audit and Single Audit, and oversees payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and grants accounting and reporting. The Controller maintains strong internal controls, ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, and supports compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, federal grant requirements, Uniform Guidance, U.S. GAAP, and applicable laws and regulations.

The position partners with the CFO and organizational leaders to provide reliable financial information and continuously improve accounting processes and systems.

October 30, 2026

Administration (e.g., Finance, IT, HR)

• Own the timely and accurate completion of the monthly and annual financial close, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial reports.
• Lead the annual financial statement audit and Single Audit, including audit planning, preparation of work papers and schedules, responses to auditor requests, and resolution of audit items.
• Oversee payroll processing and related reconciliations, reporting, controls, and compliance activities.
• Oversee accounts payable operations, including vendor administration, invoice processing, payment controls, expense coding, and timely disbursements.
• Oversee accounts receivable activities, including billing, collections, cash application, aging review, and receivable reconciliations.
• Oversee grants accounting and reporting, including grant setup, expenditure tracking, invoicing and reimbursement requests, financial reporting, and closeout.
• Ensure federal grant activity complies with award terms, Uniform Guidance, and Single Audit requirements.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts and ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, well supported, and appropriately classified.
• Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, systems, and internal controls that safeguard assets and support accurate reporting.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, U.S. GAAP, donor restrictions, legal requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Coordinate preparation of the Form 990 and other required financial and regulatory filings in partnership with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff; establish clear priorities, expectations, and accountability while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Build effective working relationships across departments and provide responsive guidance on accounting processes, coding, grants, and financial controls.

• Provide backup support to the CFO and accounting team as needed.
• Perform other duties related to the role.

• Has recurring work situations with frequent variations from the norm.
• Has a high level of work complexity.
• Performs work under minimal supervision.
• Makes decisions within policy constraints.
• Maintains accountability for the integrity of accounting records, financial reporting, audit readiness, and compliance with applicable accounting and grant requirements.

• Performs supervisory functions for the Accounting Department.
• Supports workforce planning and hiring recommendations.
• Establishes work assignments and schedules.
• Provides onboarding, training, coaching, and professional development.
• Assess and manage performance and accountability.
• Advocates for employees and helps resolve workplace concerns.

This position interacts with internal and external partners and…