Assistant Controller
Location: Bay Area, CA | Contract / Contract-to-Hire
Overview
- Key finance partner responsible for maintaining financial accuracy, integrity, and reporting excellence
- Owns general ledger, close processes, and reconciliations
- Serves as a NetSuite SME and supports oversight of outsourced accounting resources
- Works closely with leadership on financial visibility, compliance, and controls
Key Focus Areas
- Lead monthly/quarterly close and financial reporting (GAAP-based)
- Oversee audit, tax, and regulatory compliance (501(c)(3) environment preferred)
- Manage AP, AR, payroll, and full balance sheet reconciliations
- Ensure strong internal controls, documentation, and process improvement
- Support investment tracking and financial analysis
Requirements
- 10+ years of accounting experience with leadership exposure
- Strong NetSuite (or large ERP) and advanced Excel skills
- Experience with GAAP reporting; nonprofit experience a plus
- CPA and exposure to grant accounting or Salesforce are nice to have
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com
