ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Home of Guiding Hands

$80K — $100K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and audits
  • Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, or government-funded accounting is a plus
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
  • Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses
  • Support audits, budgeting, financial reporting, and cash management
  • Supervise and mentor accounting staff
  • Improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls
  • Partner with leadership to provide financial insights and recommendations
  • Serve as the Controller's operational backup when needed

Benefits

  • Meaningful impact in a respected nonprofit
  • Collaborative leadership team
  • Opportunity to drive continuous improvement
  • Full-time onsite position
  • Potential for career growth in a mission-driven organization
Full Job Description
Assistant Controller

$80,000-$100,000 | Full-Time | El Cajon, CA | 100% Onsite

Are you an experienced accounting professional who enjoys improving processes, leading teams, and ensuring financial accuracy? Join Home of Guiding Hands, a respected nonprofit serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout San Diego County.

As our Assistant Controller, you'll partner closely with the Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, lead month-end close activities, support audits, supervise accounting staff, and help drive continuous improvement across our Finance Department. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a collaborative leadership team.

What You'll Do

  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
  • Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses
  • Support audits, budgeting, financial reporting, and cash management
  • Supervise and mentor accounting staff
  • Improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls
  • Partner with leadership to provide financial insights and recommendations
  • Serve as the Controller's operational backup when needed

We're Looking For Someone Who Has

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and audits
  • Previous leadership or supervisory experience is preferred
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, or government-funded accounting is a plus
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Work Location

This is a fully onsite position in El Cajon, CA. Remote and hybrid work are not available.

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