Controller

Habitat for Humanity East Bay / Silicon Valley (HEBSV) brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Since 1986, we have partnered with thousands of volunteers, community organizations, and families with limited incomes to revitalize neighborhoods and provide affordable and sustainable housing solutions. Serving Alameda, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara Counties, we are committed to empowering families through successful homeownership and strengthening the communities we call home.

Position Summary

HEBSV is seeking a strategic and detailoriented Controller to oversee the financial operations of our organization. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all accounting policies, procedures, and reporting systems. The Controller plays a key leadership role in managing daily accounting functions, internal controls, and cash management, while also supporting the development and analysis of annual budgets and longterm financial planning.

This position leads a dedicated team of accounting professionals and works closely with department leaders, the CFO, and the Board of Directors to ensure financial transparency, compliance, and informed decisionmaking.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee core accounting functions, including general ledger, AR / AP, reconciliations, and purchase order control.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings and reporting.
• Support CFO in preparing annual budgets, tracking performance, and identifying opportunities for improved financial effectiveness.
• Manage and mentor a team of accounting staff; foster a collaborative and highperformance team culture.
• Coordinate financial information delivery to internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Lead annual audit preparation and tax filings; liaise with external auditors and present findings to senior leadership and Audit Committee.
• Maintain oversight of organizational cash flow and bank accounts in coordination with the CFO.
• Serve as administrator for financial software systems and provide training as needed.
• Develop and implement policies to ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls.
• Monitor and interpret changes in accounting laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.

Qualifications & Skills

What We're Looking For

Beyond the technical qualifications, we're looking for someone who :

Why Join Us?

At Habitat for Humanity East Bay / Silicon Valley, you'll be part of a purposedriven organization making a real difference in the lives of local families and communities. We offer a supportive team culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the satisfaction of meaningful work every day.

This is a hybrid position requiring some inoffice presence. Only local candidates will be considered.

Habitat for Humanity East Bay / Silicon Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.