A mission-driven organization focused on creating positive impact is seeking an Interim Controller based in Oakland, CA. The organization supports innovative, high-impact initiatives and is looking for an experienced finance leader to provide hands-on leadership and stability during an interim period.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations: Manage payments and agreements across vendors, payroll, grants, and investments, while ensuring financial data and spend management systems are accurate and up to date.
- Own financial reporting and compliance: Lead the preparation of financial statements and coordinate annual audits, tax filings, and other compliance requirements alongside external accounting, audit, and tax partners.
- Partner on FP&A: Work closely with leadership and budget owners on budgeting, forecasting, budget-to-actuals reporting, and financial analysis to support decision-making.
- Manage the balance sheet and treasury: Oversee cash and investment activity, monitor the investment portfolio, and provide clear reporting to support effective financial and risk management.
- Improve financial processes and systems: Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, streamline processes, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function.
Skills required:
- 8-12 years of experience in accounting, financial management and strategic finance, preferably with a combination of experience in professional services plus startups.
- Exceptional relationship orientation and verbal + written communication.
- Gives and receives feedback well.
- Comfortable operating outside a fixed job description and thriving in a startup-like environment.
- Eagerness to use AI and new technology as an opportunity to improve effectiveness.
- Commitment to high standards, ownership, and tenacious problem solving.
This role is based in office 5 days a week, moving to 3 days per week between January and June 2027.
Please apply or contact [email protected]
