Controller

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for financial planning, budgeting, federally compliant financial policies and procedures, and timely financial reporting to management, third parties and the Board of Directors. The position is responsible for developing and maintaining positive professional relationships with the Board of Directors, management, bankers, partner agencies, funders, governmental auditors, and the independent Certified Public Accounting firm responsible for the annual audit. As a member of the executive leadership team, the Controller provides shared leadership and vision to the organization, its employees, and other key stakeholders. The Controller works collaboratively on strategic planning and development of agency goals and in collaboration with the executive leadership monitors and manages agency growth. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader and has a collaborative and mission-driven approach. They will improve efficiency, minimize and manage risk, and strengthen systems across all departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides strategic financial leadership, in partnership with the Board of Directors and CEO to support and improve agency’s long-term financial health.

• Actively manage the day to day accounting and financial operations of the agency.
• Develop budgets for the agency as a whole, individual programs and new/proposed/expanded services, including the preparation of budget revisions as needed.
• Prepare, analyze and present monthly financial reports for the agency, its programs, and activities.
• Report on financial results and issues to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Oversee and review the preparation of all program financial reporting required for funding sources.
• Collaborate with contracted CPAs on monthly and annual financial reports
• Manage the Billing, Accounts Receivable and Accounts payables functions/staffs and in the future, the integration of billing information from the Electronic Health Record system into the accounting system.
• Oversee the agency’s banking activities and actively manage cash flow to ensure it meets agency needs.
• Manage payroll operations through ADP system.
• Manage the negotiation and execution of agency contracts with funding sources, vendors and collaborative service providers.
• Manage accounting control systems and internal audits ensuring the accurate and timely production of accounting information and financial reports.
• Monitor changes in legal, regulatory, and administrative environments and implement changes in procedures needed to maintain compliance while maximizing operational and financial results.
• Manage the agency’s liability insurance program, including ongoing risk analysis.
• Review efficiency/effectiveness of employee benefit programs, seeking approaches to lower costs where possible and consistent with required quality levels.
• Coordinates and leads the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary.

• Maintain and enhance current systems of policies, internal controls, accounting standards, procedure manual, and procedures.

• Ensure and oversee preparation of IRS, state, and local taxes and reports (prepared by outside firm).

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university Required; with Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of senior management experience with organizations with operations in excess of $3 million per year and over 50 employees in the social services sector, preferably with a non-profit agency.
• Experienced in managing government funding streams and the associated compliance and reporting requirements, as well as managing or supporting an organization's audit process.
• Broad expertise in financial strategy, audits, compliance, budgeting, and management of finance staff.
• Excellent professional judgment and strong communication skills.
• Ability to build effective and trusting relationships internally with staff in and outside of the finance function, as well as with key external partners or vendors such as auditors, bankers, and other service providers.
• Managerial experience with non-profit social service and/or health care agency providing services under contract with the County or State a plus.
• Certified Public Accountant designation a plus.

Other:

Knowledge Of:

• General accounting and financial reporting procedures in accordance with the State of California
• County contract/grant budgeting/reporting procedures and requirements.
• Payroll reporting and processing of payroll taxes.
• Electronic Healthcare Record systems.
• General office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite, and accounting software packages.

Ability To:

• Manage and oversee all aspects of the financial/accounting management function.
• Create, analyze and report on financial statements and budgets.
• Supervise staff and provide performance evaluations and improvement plans.
• Analyze and solve problems effectively and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Work well with, and be responsive to the needs of, internal and external customers, including the Board of Directors, funding sources, County partners and other provider organizations.
• Manage priorities effectively to meet deadlines and demonstrate multi-tasking skills.
• Assimilate new information and technology.
• Foster and cultivate business opportunities and partnerships.
• Must be highly ethical with a high level of integrity, self-motivated, dependable and reliable, and detailed oriented.
• Must be able to meet routine office physical demands including climbing stairs, carrying up to 20 pound objects and possessing the dexterity and vision to operate office computers and equipment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a Livescan background screening and drug test.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Per state mandate, candidates must be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19 virus.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Controller/financial management: 5 years (Required)
• CPA: 1 year (Preferred)
• Government funding: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CA Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $3 - $110,000