We are looking for an accomplished Controller to lead financial operations and strengthen accounting practices for our organization in Santa Barbara, California. This role will guide a multi-function accounting team, deliver reliable financial reporting, and provide insight that supports business planning and long-term objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience, a solid background in project-based accounting, and the ability to improve systems, processes, and overall financial performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide direction, coaching, and performance leadership to accounting professionals across project accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and collections.<br>• Partner with senior leaders and business stakeholders to align financial strategies with organizational goals and support key planning initiatives.<br>• Build and oversee annual budgets, planning frameworks, and financial models that help guide operational and strategic decisions.<br>• Produce complete and accurate monthly and annual financial statements while ensuring an efficient and well-controlled close process.<br>• Monitor liquidity needs by evaluating cash position, preparing forecasts, and identifying trends that may affect financial stability.<br>• Identify opportunities to strengthen reporting tools, streamline workflows, and elevate accounting best practices through process and technology improvements.<br>• Support financial oversight for project-based work by ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and analysis of project performance.<br>• Use data analysis and reporting tools, including advanced spreadsheet capabilities, to deliver actionable financial insight to leadership.
We are looking for a highly organized operations leader to provide hands-on support to a founder-led nonprofit in Santa Barbara, California. This role blends executive coordination, financial administration, and day-to-day operational oversight to help keep priorities on track and relationships well managed. The ideal candidate brings discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to stay composed while balancing shifting needs in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily administrative and operational activities that support the executive office and ensure priorities are executed efficiently.<br>• Manage calendars, meeting logistics, and ongoing communication on behalf of senior leadership while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.<br>• Record expenses, reconcile transactions, and prepare basic financial summaries using QuickBooks in coordination with external accounting support.<br>• Monitor invoices, contractor payments, and related documentation to help maintain accurate financial records and compliance readiness.<br>• Organize digital files and shared documents within Google Drive so information remains accessible, current, and easy to track.<br>• Coordinate contractor engagement, scheduling, and onboarding tasks to support smooth execution of organizational needs.<br>• Assist with donor-related coordination, relationship tracking, and follow-up activities to help maintain strong external engagement.<br>• Support event and seasonal operations, including volunteer coordination and logistical preparation when additional coverage is needed.