Controller

Job Opportunity: Controller

Start Date: July 1, 2025

Location: San Francisco, CA | Hybrid Work Environment

Ready to Lead the Financial Heart of Civic Joy?

The Civic Space Foundation was created to invest in joyful civic projects and lay the groundwork for a new kind of town hall in communities across the United States. From block beautification to volunteer days, mural installations to live street music, we are reimagining public life—starting here in San Francisco.

As our Controller, you won’t just manage the books—you’ll power the mission. You’ll ensure every dollar of our $5M+ is tracked with precision and invested in bringing more art, music, and civic engagement into our city’s streets. You’ll help steward our current programs—like the Civic Joy Corps, Clean Up the City, Paint the City, and Summer of Music—and lay the financial foundation for civic gathering spaces around the country.

We are artists, musicians, organizers, and neighbors—and we’re just getting started.

Join us. Bring your expertise to a team that believes in community, creativity, and joy.

Apply today to become our Controller and help shape the future of civic life in America.

Position Summary

The Controller will serve as CSF’s financial lead—managing accounting systems, monthly closes, financial reporting, audits, budgeting, compliance, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will have nonprofit accounting experience and a passion for community impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting & Bookkeeping: Maintain QBO; reconciliations; monthly close; budget loading; generate financial reports
• Payroll & HR Support: Manage Gusto onboarding and payroll, including allocations and benefits
• Compliance & Audit: Lead audit preparation and Form 990; process 1099s; ensure payroll‑tax compliance
• Vendor & Contract Mgmt: Maintain vendor contracts/W‑9s; manage Bill.com approvals and payments
• Finance Analysis: Provide monthly program-level expense breakdowns; support budgets and ad‑hoc analyses; prepare board and committee materials; manage banking relationships and cash flow

Qualifications

• 3+ years of nonprofit accounting or audit experience
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, and Gusto
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and mission-aligned

Compensation & Benefits

• $110,000–$135,000 depending on experience
• Full-time, exempt position with hybrid flexibility
• 403(b) retirement with full employer match (uncapped)
• Health, dental, and vision benefits; professional development stipend
• Supportive, collaborative, joyful team environment

In your cover letter, please include an anecdote about how Civic Space Foundation’s mission speaks to you, personally.