Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Join a national organization committed to advancing a movement to race equity and health justice.

Community Catalyst is a leading non-profit national health advocacy organization dedicated to advancing a movement for health equity and justice. We partner with local, state and national advocates to leverage and build power so all people can influence decisions that affect their health. Health systems will not be accountable to people without a fully engaged and organized community voice. That’s why we work every day to ensure people’s interests are represented wherever important decisions about health and health care are made : in communities, state houses and on Capitol Hill. For more information, visit  https : / / www.communitycatalyst.org.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Controller serves as the lead accounting officer for Community Catalyst, responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of the organization’s financial systems, records, and reporting. This role oversees all accounting operations, financial compliance, internal controls, and monthly financial reporting while providing strategic leadership to strengthen financial management across the organization.

Reporting to the Chief Finance and Strategy Officer (CFSO), the Controller leads the accounting team, manages the month-end close process, and ensures timely, accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and federal grant requirements. The Controller partners closely with the FP&A, Revenue, and Programs teams to ensure coordinated budgeting, reporting, and compliance across all funding streams. This position plays a central role in advancing the organization’s financial stewardship, operational excellence, and alignment with mission-driven goals.

Supervision : This position reports to the Chief Finance and Strategy Officer (CFSO).

Classification : Full-time, Exempt.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable / receivable, payroll, and cash management.
• Lead the monthly close process , ensuring all reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals are completed accurately and on time.
• Produce timely and accurate monthly financial statements for internal management and board reporting.
• Oversee quarterly and annual financial reporting in compliance with GAAP.
• Manage the annual external audit and coordinate the preparation of Form 990.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Manage the chart of accounts and ensure all transactions are accurately coded by fund, grant, and department.

Compliance and Internal Controls

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Systems and Process Optimization

QUALIFICATIONS

Core Competencies

BENEFITS & SALARY