Controller
Job Category: Accounting
Requisition Number: CONTR001341
Posted: March 29, 2025
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Remote (Headquarters: San Diego, CA 92123)
WHAT IS AVID?
We're a nationally recognized nonprofit that partners with 8,000 schools across the country to shift to a more equitable, student-centered approach, closing the opportunity gap so that ALL students are prepared for college, career, and life. AVID provides 2.5 million students annually with the tools they need to think critically, collaborate, and set high expectations to confidently conquer the challenges that await them.
WHAT IS THE JOB?
The Controller provides strategic guidance and oversight on accounting policies, procedures, and financial systems while generating, reviewing, and approving financial reports, contracts, and fiscal policies when authorized. The Controller ensures accurate reconciliations of monthly ledgers, bank statements, contracts, and grants, either by performing these tasks directly or overseeing the accounting team's work.
WHY WORK WITH US?
- Competitive Salary: We bring in all employees at the midpoint of the salary range for your role.
- Taking Care of You Allowance: $10,000 annually for housing, transportation, family expenses, etc.
- Retirement Planning: 10% salary contribution to 403(b) plus $5,000 to 457(b) plan
- Fully Remote: Work from anywhere in the contiguous United States
- Generous PTO: 27 days per year plus 12 holidays and winter break
- Tuition Reimbursement: $5,250 per year for continuing education
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Multiple plans through Cigna
Salary Zones
- Zone 1: $188,710 (e.g., Charleston, WV; Omaha, NE)
- Zone 2: $202,863 (e.g., San Diego, CA; Denver, CO)
- Zone 3: $217,017 (e.g., Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA)
- Zone 4: $240,605 (e.g., New York, NY; San Francisco, CA)
WHAT WILL YOU DO IN THIS ROLE?
- Direct the organization's accounting principles and ensure GAAP compliance
- Oversee financial, project/program, and grants accounting
- Develop and implement fiscal policies and procedures
- Prepare and validate financial statements and reports
- Manage organizational cash flow forecasting
- Oversee annual audits and 990 compliance
- Lead and mentor accounting team
WHO ARE YOU?
- 10+ years accounting experience (nonprofit preferred)
- Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or related field (Master's/CPA preferred)
- Hands-on leader comfortable with both strategy and execution
- Technically savvy with financial systems experience
- Detail-oriented with strong compliance focus
- Excellent mentor and team builder
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