Controller (Sacramento)

Now Hiring : Controller (Onsite | Sacramento)

LHH is partnering with a long-standing statewide membership-based organization seeking an experienced Controller to lead their accounting and financial operations. This is a highly visible role overseeing a multi-entity environment, collaborating closely with executive leadership, and supporting mission-driven initiatives across several related organizations.

This position is ideal for a senior finance professional who brings :

🔹 Deep nonprofit / association experience (ability to operate across structures such as 501(c)(6) and 501(c)(3), and an understanding of the differences between membership-driven vs. grant-driven models)

🔹 Strong technical GAAP expertise

🔹 A CPA license ( required )

🔹 Proven leadership skills, including managing teams and guiding financial strategy

🔹 Experience preparing board-level reporting, leading audits, and managing multi-entity accounting

Key Responsibilities Include :

Overseeing all day-to-day accounting operations across six related entities

Directing month-end close, financial statements, and narrative reporting

Presenting financials to boards, committees, and senior leadership

Managing the annual audit process and retirement plan audit

Leading tax reporting including 990, 990-T, 1099s, sales / use tax, and property tax filings

Overseeing budget development using enterprise-level budgeting tools

Ensuring strong internal controls and compliance processes

Reviewing payroll and retirement plan entries (processing handled through a PEO)

Supervising a team covering AP, AR, and general accounting

Whats Offered :

Salary $160K up to $180K

Exceptional benefits, including highly subsidized family medical coverage

401(k) with up to 6% employer match after one year + 3% safe harbor

Generous PTO + 17 paid holidays, including office closure between Christmas and New Year

Onsite role in Sacramento with flexibility once acclimated

Stable leadership team, collaborative culture, and meaningful long-term impact

Ideal Background :

CPA (California) required

10+ years of progressive accounting / finance experience

5+ years of supervisory experience

Association finance OR membership-based nonprofit experience required

Ability to articulate differences between C6 and C3 structures

Experience with multi-entity accounting, board reporting, and audit leadership

Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics GP or similar mid-market ERP systems

If you're a finance leader who thrives in a mission-centered environment and enjoys guiding teams through complex accounting landscapes, this role offers both impact and long-term career growth.

📩 If interested, please reach out directly or apply today and I will follow up with you!

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