Controller

Employer
Creative Financial Staffing
Location
San Francisco, California
Posted
Nov 01, 2024
Closes
Nov 06, 2024
Ref
2843207840
Certification
Other
Work Mode
Hybrid
Hours
Full Time
Employment Type
Permanent
Organization Type
Corporate, Non-profit
Controller

Responsibilities:

  • Supervising two Accounting Managers to oversee for all Housing Affiliates Accounting functions.
  • Responsible for all balance sheet and Income statement accounts and activities, including but not limited to Cash, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Compensation Expenses, and Fixed Assets, for all housing affiliates.
  • Manages third-party relationship with Property Management provider as it relates to its accounting and financial operations and reporting. Coordinates activities and reporting with Senior Director.
  • Work collaboratively with CFO, Senior Controller and Senior Director to develop, maintain, streamline and improve intercompany transactions and reporting in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure monthly billings and payments to providers are completed timely in partnership with Property Management provider and accounting team.
  • Oversee timely issuance of financial statements as well as other regulatory reporting such as tax filings.
  • Collaborate with Housing Asset Managers on timely submission of regulatory financial filings and reports.
  • Oversee accounts receivable and timely collection. Ensure revenue is recorded in compliance with revenue recognition rules and payments are applied appropriately.
  • Handle routine banking functions while monitoring affiliate cash flow and advise on cash needs.
  • Oversee third party general ledger entries and timely balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Account for cost allocations in accordance with agency policy and in compliance with government contract regulations.
  • Ensures accurate and timely issuance of monthly financial statements for all housing affiliates, including income statements, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows.
  • Produce monthly budget and prior year variance analyses, along with other management reporting reports as needed.
  • Collaborate with CFO and other stakeholders on design, controls and enhancement of systems with a focus on future needs and increased efficiencies.
  • Collaborate with appropriate directors and coordinate details of annual financial audits, including preparation of supporting schedules for annual field work.
  • Prepare financial information necessary for outside accountants to prepare annual tax filings.
  • Ensures all tax filing are done accurately and timely.
  • Advise and assist the CFO on other financial concerns, which may include aspects of forecasts, budget development, tax, and submission of regulatory financial filings and reports.

Experience:
  • B.S. degree in accounting, advanced degree and CPA preferred with public accounting.
  • 10+ years progressive accounting management experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector, including hands on technical accounting experience. Permanent Supportive Housing or affordable housing experience or knowledge a plus.
  • Thorough knowledge of GAAP, FASB 116 & 117 and experience with government contracts preferred including OMB A-122 and A-133 compliance
  • Solid technology skills: hands on experience and proficiency with accounting software and MS Office applications - Word, Excel required; Net Suite experience and advanced technical skills a plus.
  • Demonstrated leadership, planning and problem-solving skills that incorporate vision and initiative, and embrace values of continuous improvement and collaboration.
  • Ability to maintain focus on organizational vision while timely attending to necessary and appropriate details.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Collaborative work style, takes initiative, and flexible.
  • High comfort in working with people from diverse backgrounds and experience.
  • Experience supervising direct reports at the management level.