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