Keʻena Hoʻokele (Hilo, Hawaiʻi): Hoʻolaukaʻi Moʻokālā (Controller)

Sep 18 2026
Aha Punana Leo, Inc. |Hilo|Full Time, $70,000 - $80,000 / year
Job Description

JOB DUTIES

  • Essential Functions and Basic Duties
    • Manage the monthly and year-end accounting close process and ensure timely and accurate completion of general ledger reconciliations.
    • Configure, prepare, and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and analyses. 
    • Ensure revenue and expenses are recognized and recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 
    • Support grant and restricted-fund accounting and ensure expenditures are accurately recorded by grant, program, department, and funding source. 
    • Prepare schedules and documentation for the annual financial statement audit, Single Audit, and other external reviews and maintain ongoing audit readiness. 
    • Develop, document, implement, and monitor fiscal procedures and internal controls under the direction of the Luna Waiwai.
    • Assist with preparation of the annual organizational budget and ongoing budget-to-actual analysis.
    • Assist the Luna Waiwai with financial analysis, special projects, and other duties as necessary.

SKILLS REQUIRED

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.  MBA, CPA preferred.
  • Knowledge of general principles of accounting and financial reporting.
  • A minimum of 5-7 years experience in non-profit accounting.
  • Ability to meet compliance and best-practice standards for finance, investment, and/or accounting.
  • Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information. 
  • Familiarity with independent school accounting and Blackbaud Financial Edge software is preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is essential as well as working knowledge of the Google platform.
  • The ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, to multitask, and to manage a varied workload is essential.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and as an active problem-solver.
  • Must actively work toward becoming fluent in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.