<p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to help lead accounting operations and support accurate, timely financial management for a leading non-profit organization. This role partners closely with leadership to strengthen reporting, budgeting, compliance, and audit readiness while guiding day-to-day accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting expertise, a solid command of grant reporting, and the ability to improve processes without sacrificing control or accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting activities and help ensure the department operates efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with established financial practices.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and support accounting team members by setting expectations, reviewing work quality, and encouraging focused development.</p><p>• Coordinate the month-end close process, ensuring financial results are recorded completely and reported on schedule.</p><p>• Oversee the general ledger by maintaining proper account organization, reviewing adjustments, and confirming the integrity of financial records.</p><p>• Approve journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules, with particular attention to balance sheet accounts, banking activity, fixed assets, inventory, accruals, and restricted funds.</p><p>• Contribute to annual budget preparation and consolidation, while assisting departments with budget tracking, variance review, and financial forecasting.</p><p>• Monitor grant-related financial activity, prepare required reports, and help ensure compliance with funding terms, cost allocation guidance, and reporting deadlines.</p><p>• Support annual audit and tax preparation by organizing schedules, assisting with financial statement support, and responding to auditor requests.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, refine accounting procedures, and assist with financial system enhancements or automation efforts.</p><p>• Provide coverage for essential accounting functions and contribute to ad hoc financial analyses, special projects, and leadership reporting requests.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Buyer to support procurement activities for a Contract position based in Goleta, California. This role focuses on coordinating purchasing transactions, maintaining accurate documentation, and helping ensure materials and services are acquired on schedule, within specification, and at competitive terms. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across teams, engaging with suppliers, and following established procurement standards in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support the creation, review, and processing of purchasing and procurement documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.<br>• Interpret sourcing and purchasing needs, then coordinate quote requests and supplier responses to meet program timelines.<br>• Issue and monitor purchase orders from placement through delivery, confirming cost, quality, and schedule expectations are met.<br>• Maintain organized procurement files and related records so documentation remains current, traceable, and audit-ready.<br>• Evaluate prospective vendors, assist with onboarding activities, and confirm supplier information is properly established.<br>• Build productive working relationships with suppliers to encourage responsive service and reliable fulfillment.<br>• Track supplier performance, identify delivery or quality concerns, and communicate issues for timely resolution.<br>• Prepare required procurement submittals, including representations, certifications, and supporting data packages.<br>• Partner with program and project leaders to ensure purchasing activities align with defined procedures and compliance requirements.