About CPF

Controller

California Professional Firefighters (CPF) is seeking a Controller for its Sacramento-based statewide organization. CPF is the largest statewide organization dedicated exclusively to serving the needs of career firefighters. The Controller supervises the accounting duties and budgeting efforts for this multiple-entity organization.

The Controller is a hands-on position. They will be a critical member of the team and a key contributor in the support of CPF and its affiliate organizations. We are looking for at least 5 years of leading the accounting and financial reporting experience, a BS in Accounting, a detail-oriented and CPA-licensed candidate to work in a fast-paced, multi-faceted organization where meeting deadlines and accountability are part of the culture and success.

Duties and Responsibilities

For multiple entities: 

  • Reports to the Director of Finance.
  • Plans, oversees and coordinates accounting functions and programs ensuring accuracy.
  • Ability to manage multiple, small to mid-sized organizations
  • Prepares and reviews financial statements and consolidated financial statements prepared in full compliance with appropriate GAAP standards.
  • Creates and reviews financial statement supporting schedules.
  • Reviews other periodic financial and management reports.
  • Coordinates activities of internal and external auditors.
  • Prepares and reviews annual audit preparation work. Investigates and resolves audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
  • Reviews annual tax returns.
  • Prepares and reviews reports for statutory and compliance filing. Performs and reviews financial and management analyses.
  • Conducts and reviews research on compliance issues in relation to accounting, taxation, audit, payroll, and employee benefits.
  • Participates in the annual budget development process and initiates and recommends budget changes and adjustments.
  • Assesses current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes.
  • Maintains accounting and internal control systems.
  • Ability to supervise 3-5 individuals.
  • Provides training to the Senior Accountant and other Accounting Staff.
  • Performs and manages special financial projects.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
  • California Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
  • 5(+) years of experience leading the accounting and financial reporting duties and working knowledge of tax laws and GAAP.
  • Not-for-Profit experience preferred.
  • Labor organization and political reporting experience is preferred.
  • Strong PC skills; excellent knowledge/skills of Excel, PowerPoint and other MS applications.
  • Strong database knowledge and skills (e.g., ERP system, MS Access), knowledge of Oracle NetSuite preferred.
  • Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
  • Ability to prioritize accounting functions and duties and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and achieve timely and accurate results.
  • Self-driven, highly organized, detail-oriented.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of all financial information.
  • Self-starter, proactive, and a critical thinker.
  • An effective communicator at all levels in the organization, with strong oral and written skills and willingness to share information.
  • Strong organizational and stress management skills.
  • A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality.
  • Ability to mentor, train and supervise Accounting Staff.

Salary range: $160,000-175,000

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

California Professional Firefighters is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.