Controller, Corporate Accounting & Finance

PEOPLE'S SELF-HELP HOUSING•San Luis Obispo, CA

About The Position

This position is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, and internal controls. The Controller will manage a team of accounting staff and work closely with the CFO to ensure the financial health of the organization. This role requires a strong understanding of GAAP, non-profit accounting, and cost accounting principles, as well as excellent leadership and communication skills.

Requirements

Ability to analyze data with successful results.
Familiarity with Federal GAAP accounting principles.
Familiarity with non-profit and cost accounting.
Ability to work effectively as a representative of PSHHC and the Executive Director to government agencies and the general public.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to get along with fellow workers.
Minimum of three years management experience in a comparable environment.
Experience in and general knowledge of, personal computers with a high level of proficiency using Excel, Word, MAS90 or equivalent accounting Software.
Bachelor degree in Business or Accounting.
Must possess a valid California driver's license, automobile liability insurance and have access to a reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

CPA license preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise Accounting staff.
Oversee all Corporate Bank Accounts including the transfer of funds between bank accounts, approving of check requests and signing of check requests and checks.
Assist in preparation of budgets including the entering of budget data for Corporation, Land Projects, Rental Properties and Grants/Contracts.
Review and approve payroll register, payroll fringe, vacation, SUI and FICA worksheets. Supervise the preparation of W-2’s and 1099’s for Corporation and Rental Properties.
Coordinate purchasing, inventory and payment systems as well as prepare and submit Personal Property Tax.
Enter data for and submit cash flow worksheet to the CFO.
Monitor and analyze indirect costs and prepare Indirect Cost Proposal.
In conjunction with the CFO, supervise and maintain Corporation’s internal control systems.
Maintain understanding of current fiscal regulations of applicable Federal, State and local programs, and under the direction of the CFO, prepare required reports for submittal to appropriate agencies.
Review and evaluate accounting software systems and make recommendations for updating the Corporate systems.
Review and update current status of pension investments and ensure accurate pension contributions.
Provide coordination for annual corporate audits including selection of auditors, preparation for audit and assistance as needed to the auditors during audit.
Review and approve Working Trial Balance for Grants/Contracts and Land accounts, Grant/Contract Activity reports as well as prepare Adjusting Journal Entries for quarterly reconciliation of all accounts.
In conjunction with the CFO manage corporate funds to maximize leveraging and earnings.
Utilize computer to perform above duties as required by Fiscal Department systems.
As directed, attend various Corporate meetings, including Board of Directors’, Finance Committee and annual meeting.
Attend appropriate seminars and other training sessions for the purpose of updating knowledge of accounting systems.