Controller

Controller

Tyler Houk (Practice Director) with Robert Half looking for a Controller to oversee core accounting operations and provide reliable financial reporting for an agriculture organization in Hanford, California. This role will manage day-to-day financial activity, maintain accurate records across multiple funding sources, and support leadership with timely analysis for planning and decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, experience with month-end processes, and the ability to work effectively with both finance and program teams.

Responsibilities

• Record and verify daily financial activity, including payables, receivables, general ledger entries, and banking transactions, while ensuring charges are assigned correctly across programs, grants, and fund categories.

• Complete month-end accounting tasks such as account reconciliations, close support, and preparation of financial statements and internal reports for organizational leadership and board review.

• Monitor grant-related and restricted fund activity to confirm spending remains aligned with approved budgets and donor or funding guidelines.

• Contribute to annual budgeting and ongoing forecast updates by compiling financial data, reviewing trends, and explaining variances across departments, programs, and projects.

• Provide audit support by preparing schedules, gathering requested documentation, and producing system-based reports needed for annual financial and compliance reviews.

• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of accounting records within Sage 300 and help ensure consistent financial reporting practices across the organization.

• Partner with operational and program stakeholders to clarify financial activity, resolve coding issues, and improve the quality of reporting inputs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• At least 5 years of accounting experience, including responsibility for month-end close and general ledger activity.

• Practical experience using Sage 300 or a comparable mid-market accounting platform.

• Knowledge of US GAAP and the ability to prepare complete and accurate financial statements.

• Familiarity with fund-based accounting, grant tracking, and donor-restricted funding environments.

• Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage deadlines effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

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