Controller with Clear Path to CFO - Berkeley Nonprofit Healthcare Fully On-Site Position | $115-145K

A well-established nonprofit healthcare organization in Berkeley seeks a strategic accounting leader ready to advance to CFO within 2 years. This respected agency serves Alameda County with comprehensive healthcare and rehabilitation services, managing a $15 million annual budget.

Your Path to CFO This role is specifically designed as a succession opportunity. The current CFO is planning their transition, and we're seeking someone who can step into the Controller role now and grow into the CFO position within 18-24 months. You'll work directly with the current CFO to learn the organization's strategic financial landscape while managing day-to-day accounting operations.

The Opportunity Join a mission-driven healthcare organization where your financial expertise directly impacts community health outcomes. This is a fully on-site position in Berkeley - we believe in the collaborative power of in-person teamwork and the mentorship opportunities that come from working side-by-side with senior leadership.

What You'll Own

• Direct all accounting operations while learning strategic financial leadership from the current CFO
• Master complex healthcare fund accounting with multiple government and private funding sources
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes with an eye toward process improvement
• Supervise AP, AR, and payroll teams while building your leadership skills
• Partner with department heads on budgets and financial analysis
• Coordinate audits and ensure compliance with nonprofit regulations
• Gradually take on CFO responsibilities as part of your development plan

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's in accounting or related field
• 5-7 years of progressive nonprofit accounting experience
• 3+ years in an accounting manager role showing clear career progression
• NetSuite, Intacct, or ABILA MIP experience required
• Team leadership experience
• Healthcare/Medi-Cal billing experience (huge plus)
• Someone excited about daily in-office collaboration and mentorship

Why This Role is Different

• Guaranteed advancement: Clear, documented path to CFO with timeline and milestones
• In-person mentorship: Work directly alongside the current CFO daily
• Immediate impact: Shape financial systems that directly affect patient care
• Stability meets growth: Established organization offering rare C-suite opportunity
• Competitive package: $115-145K plus comprehensive benefits

This is a rare opportunity to join an organization that's intentionally developing its next CFO. If you're ready to take your career to the executive level and want to do it with an organization making a real difference in healthcare access, we want to hear from you.

Location: Berkeley, CA (Fully on-site, 5 days/week) Start Date: ASAP Salary: $115,000 - $145,000 annually