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These internal operating functions will further require the candidate to:Develop and coordinate the annual budget and forecast model, ensuring that the organization has quick, effective access to financial information and stay on track to the budget planLead/assist with annual audit of the FoundationEnsure tax compliance to IRS regulations, and assist with annual tax filingsWith the CFO, manage and forecast cashflow between the Foundation’s grant payouts, operating plan, and endowments’ activitiesOversee and manage payroll, benefits, and related activitiesManage accounts payable and accounts receivable activitiesEnsure high standards of process and controls for cash movements, and implement enhancements as neededEnsure the contracted support for the technology infrastructure needs is scoped and scaled for the company’s missionManage reporting, tracking, and supporting the company’s grants including liaising with external counterparties to support the administrative aspects of proposal preparation and presentations.Additional responsibilities include:Meet all external and internal reporting requirements, including the development of value-added management analytics that supports decision-making at all levels of the organization.Supervise the preparation of all financial statements by the outsourced accounting team.Supervise the preparation of payroll by the outsourced payroll team.Be the lead person on the annual audit and the preparation of all required tax reporting.Prepare periodic budgets and forecasts to support senior management decisions.Manage the employee benefits package and employee expense reimbursements.Prepare periodic reports and give presentations to the CEO, CFO, and Board Members.Contribute to the continued development of a supportive and collaborative work environment through active participation and leadership in internal collaborations, teams and activities.Profile and qualifications:The successful candidate will be independent and proactive, driven by the company’s mission, and able to fulfill the following qualifications:Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, economics or finance5+ years of accounting experienceExperience with foundations/nonprofitsExperience with HR/payroll & AP process is strongly preferred.Experience with private foundation audit/tax work and foundation investment process is strongly preferredExperience with grant management is strongly preferredExperience with liquidity/cash management is a plusExperience working with investments is a plusCPA is a plus","company":"Berkner Group","rawCompany":"berkner group","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-14T11:10:04.574Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"813211","title":"Grantmaking Foundations","slug":"grantmaking-foundations"},{"code":"813219","title":"Other Grantmaking and Giving Services","slug":"other-grantmaking-and-giving-services"},{"code":"551114","title":"Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices","slug":"corporate-subsidiary-and-regional-managing-offices"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Assistant Controller","description":"Job title: Assistant ControllerAbout the CompanyOur client is a private foundation based in the San Francisco Bay Area that is focused on making a meaningful social impact in the world.About the PositionLocation: This is a fully remote positionHours: Flexible (Full-time and Part-time options available)Reporting to the CEO and CFO, the Assistant Controller will play a key role in executing a variety of functions critical to the programmatic success and long-term impact of the company.Core ResponsibilitiesWith the CEO/CFO, lead the accounting/finance functions and corresponding activities. 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