Senior Director of Accounting

A non-profit organization that for nearly 40 years has been at the leading edge of practical and innovative solutions to address the homelessness crisis in the San Francisco Bay Area and one of the region’s largest, most comprehensive providers of essential services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and housing instability is looking for a Senior Controller - Affiliates.

The position is based in San Francisco, CA.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Director of Finance & Accounting for Affiliates provides oversight and guidance of the organization’s accounting functions for all its affiliates.

The Senior Director is a member of the organization’s Senior Management Team and supports and leads a staff of 6 and coordinates accounting activities with the organization s permanent supportive housing portfolio of properties.

The is a HYBRID role, including 3 days in-office in the downtown SF area with nearby access to BART.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Oversee all of the organization's housing affiliates' Accounting and Financial functions, as well as Asset Management.
• High level oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, fixed assets and Asset Management functions for all 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 of Asset Management.

• Work collaboratively with CFO, Senior Controller, and Senior Director of Asset Management 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.
• 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.
• Monitor 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 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.
• Oversee and ensure documentation of accounting procedures is kept updated and in collaboration with CFO, maintains a comprehensive system of internal controls.
• Collaborate with appropriate directors and coordinate details of annual financial audits, including preparation of supporting schedules for annual field work.

Ensure audit reports are issued timely and with minimal audit adjustments.

• Prepare financial information necessary for outside accountants to prepare annual tax filings.
• 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.
• Other duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• B.S. degree in accounting required, advanced degree preferred in related field.
• 10+ years progressive accounting management experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector, including hands on technical accounting experience.
• 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.
• Commitment to ECS’s mission and to its organizational values.
• 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.

Compensation

A salary range between $180,000 - $190,00 per year plus benefits.