Job description

Controller

Experience creative self-expression and rich connections in an environment where heart and meaning are a part of everyday life! Mount Madonna Center is offering a unique opportunity for or an inspired and motivated individual interested in serving within a renowned, multigenerational retreat center and yoga community overlooking Monterey Bay.

Mount Madonna is a center for learning that offers practices for living for the sincere seekers, thought leaders, retreat goers, teachers and students who desire an experience at the source. Since 1978, we have been honored to host both luminaries and practitioners in spiritual and religious traditions, artistic endeavors, social justice, and conscious business, among many others. Our residential community of practice and activities have been inspired by the yoga teachings and example of master yogi, Baba Hari Dass.

Mount Madonna prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and strives to create a culture that empowers and supports individuals to bring their full and authentic self to the workplace.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Qualified candidates who self-identify as a Black Indigenous Person of Color (BIPOC) and/or are part of the LGBTQIA+ community are especially encouraged to apply.

POSITION: Controller

JOB LOCATION: Mount Madonna Center - 445 Summit Road, Watsonville, CA, 95076

JOB SUMMARY:

The Mount Madonna Center (MMC) Controller serves as a key member of the Mount Madonna Center organization with responsibility for oversight and management of accounting. In partnership with the Executive Director and other organizational leaders, the Controller helps implement practices that improve the organization’s financial accounting practices. The Controller also supervises the preparation, organization, and execution of the annual financial audit. The Controller reports to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Management and oversight of financial processes.
• Functions as a collaborative member of the Finance Team.
• Advises on regulatory actions and complies with all governmental requests.
• Ensures financial reporting is done in a timely fashion.

Financial Accountability:

• Supervises the financial staff and oversees the development of an effective system of

internal controls and accounting processes.

• Develops, implements and enforces policies and procedures of the organization to

improve the overall operation and effectiveness of Mount Madonna Center.

• Develops a budgeting process including education of managers on financial issues

impacting department budgets.

• Provides timely and accurate analysis of budgets and financial reports in order to

assist the Executive Director and the board in performing their responsibilities.

Key skills, experience, and requirements:

• The Controller should be self motivated, cooperative, flexible, and interested in being

part of a long standing community dedicated to service.

• Strong leadership qualities, good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ideally the Controller should have 5 to 10 years of related experience in accounting

fundamentals and/or training or degree equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Accounting.

• The Controller must have a sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals and the ability to quickly develop a clear understanding of our unique accounting system. Our current software is Sage 300. Proficiency in MS Excel is a must.
• The Controller should be comfortable in a medium sized non-profit and conversant with

non-profit compliance, reporting and contract reviews.

JOB TYPE: Part-time 25-29 hours/week.

RATE OF PAY: $40 - 45/hour, depending on experience.

BENEFITS:

• 2 weeks accrued paid vacation and 30 hours of sick time
• Employee Sponsored Retirement Savings Plan after 3 months of employment
• Free meals cooked fresh daily for residential employees. For offland employees: one meal per day while working on site
• Reduced rates on massage
• Access to:
• Meditation, asana (postures), and yoga philosophy classes
• Walking/hiking trails with broad vistas, redwood forests, ponds and wildlife
• Cafe and bookstore
• Community garden and chickens
• Hot Tub
• Community events
• Seasonal Retreats and Programs

APPLICATION: Thank you for your interest! Please send your resume and cover letter to work@mountmadonna.org.

Mount Madonna Center maintains a policy of providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.

a) It is the policy of Hanuman Fellowship to ensure equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, creed, gender, gender identity, sexual preference or any other non-merit factor.

b) It is the policy of Hanuman Fellowship to ensure equal treatment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, assignment, benefits, training, furloughs and rehiring.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Watsonville, CA 95076: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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