Controller

The YMCA of the East Valley is a mission-driven nonprofit organization of people of all ages, ethnic groups, and religious affiliations founded on Christian principles and dedicated to building strong kids, families and communities through programs that develop spirit, mind and body.

We are a multi-branch association with 6 branches and an annual budget of $30 million —nearly doubling in recent years—prompting the expansion of our financial leadership team.

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic and personable Controller to join our evolving accounting department. This newly created role will report to our CFO and work closely with our accounting team to support financial integrity, operational efficiency, and scalable systems.

Job Description

A successful candidate will have outstanding communication skills, with proven supervisory experience managing an accounting team. The Controller will play a key role in supporting a decentralized financial model, working directly with Executive Directors across our six branches to ensure consistent internal controls, financial transparency, and system alignment across the association.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory experience (nonprofit experience preferred).

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Proven ability to implement and optimize financial systems across multiple locations.

• Experience with internal controls, grant compliance and reporting, and GAAP reporting. Experience with state and federal funding and contracts preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 programs.

Essential Functions

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. Responsible for overseeing month end closing.
• Help evaluate and enforce internal controls within the organization. Responsible for conducting internal audits.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and audit preparation.
• Support Executive Leadership within the branches of the Association.
• Prepare