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Controller
Accounting & Finance · Full-time
Posted on Nov 4, 2026
Controller
The Controller is a full-time, exempt position with competitive benefits. This position is responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspect of company operations. Provide leadership and coordination of the business planning, accounting, fixed assets, reporting, payroll & benefits, and budgeting functions of the organization.
The position reports to the President & CEO.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for all financial reporting and accounting.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and internal control measures to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.
• Oversee month-end closings, balance sheet reconciliation and ensure all accounts are properly reconciled.
• Manage banking and other financial institution relationships.
• Supervise bank accounts, cash flow analysis and all bank reconciliations.
• Review and analyze various insurance policies and payments including deferrals & accruals.
• Review payroll and payroll reports processed through UKG (formerly UltiPro) and by Payroll Manager.
• Prepare annual budgets, periodic forecasting, and budget variance analysis reports.
• Oversee management and tracking of restricted grants and donation financials and spending, and assist with grant proposal budget preparations, as necessary.
• Prepare year-end reconciliations and interface with the auditors during annual financial audit.
• Prepare proformas and other financial reports regarding future investment/revenue opportunities, including international projects/contracts.
• Review leases and other related documents with financial implications.
• Work on special projects and/or ad hoc analysis.
• Other duties as assigned
ABOUT YOU
• A manager with integrity and an entrepreneurial “can do” attitude
• Decisive and resourceful, accountable and responsible to all you work with internally and externally
• A macro-thinker with the ability to be detail-oriented
• Proactive and confident with fiscal prudence
• Calm and constructive day-to-day as well as during crisis and change
• Results-driven, reliable, emotionally mature, team player, energetic
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
• Knowledge of all aspects of financial reporting, cash management and supervision of accounting staff
• Ability to interface with management in areas of financial reporting, policies and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP
• Strong interpersonal skills, an ability to work well with a wide variety of people in a team setting
• Excellent communication, writing, inter-personal, and presentation skills
• Strong affinity for conservation and environmental issues
• Proven effective and efficient project management skills
• Strong analytic and quantitative skills in conjunction with accounting background
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in accounting
• 10 years of senior accounting and management experience
• CPA preferred
• Technical skills and experience in financial reporting and consolidation and non-profit accounting
• Board reporting skills
• Knowledge of Sage Intacct accounting software and Sage Fixed Assets preferred
• Knowledge of UKG (formerly UltiPro) payroll software preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook and more
• Knowledge of GAAP — Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Additional comments regarding the nature, scope or purpose of this position:
• Ability to manage ongoing PPP loans, PPP Forgiveness Applications, and SBA EIDL
• Complete ongoing banking transition projects
• Coordination of upcoming audit with audit firm
• Awareness of expenditures in ratio to sales is a key component to assuring a profitable venue
• Establish a strong working relationship with the CEO and other management
If you are interested in this position, please first visit and thoroughly explore our website: aquariumofthebay.com. Then submit cover letter and resume via email at [email hidden]. Include your name and “Controller” in the subject line, and submit a cover letter and resume as separate attachments. No phone calls, please.