Accounting Supervisor

Accounting Supervisor

Reports to:Associate Director of Finance

Work Location:San Francisco or Los Angeles

Compensation:$100,000 - $115,000

Status:Exempt, full-time, 40 hours per week

Benefits:Health, dental, vision, retirement match, long-term disability, life insurance,

flex-spending, commuter plan, sick leave and vacation pay

Travel Required:Minimal

Organization Overview

Founded in 2004, Brilliant Corners provides innovative housing and housing-related services to those transitioning from or at risk of homelessness or institutionalization. We develop, own, and manage multi-family supportive housing and licensed residential care homes. Additionally, we implement a broad array of scattered-site, one-on-one supportive housing, and clinical case management programs through partnerships with developmental services, homeless services, veteran services, and health care sectors.

In short, we do good work.

We have offices statewide with a staff of passionate people. While we are growing rapidly, we are also selective: We’re seeking inspired, talented people who want to be part of a team effecting profound change and who have fun doing it.

Position Summary

This position requires professional level accounting work in the areas of accounting, auditing financial transactions and financial contract administration, reporting and invoicing; examines, analyzes, maintains, reconciles and verifies complex financial records; prepares mandated state, federal and county financial reports. Primary responsibilities require the ongoing monitoring of corporate fund statements for erroneous issues and resolution of accounting problems/errors, review of timely invoices for disbursement of grant/contract funds; review of inter-entity transactions and functioning as liaison internally as well as externally for all corporate cost centers. This position will have responsibility for aspects of the internal budgets as well as funder budgets, support the month-end close process, and is the primary supervisor to personnel who report and provide invoicing responsibilities for multiple departments. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, a problem-solver, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

The Accounting Supervisor will report directly to the Associate Director of Finance and will supervise a team of senior accountants. The candidate is required to maintain a collaborative working relationship with Brilliant Corners Managers and other related personnel. Successful performance of the work requires considerable knowledge of accounting principles as well as GAAP, revenue recognition, and the ability to exercise sound independent judgement within established guideline.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for corporate monthly close of all corporate cost centers, ensuring that internal and external monthly reporting is timely and accurate
• Responsible for Brilliant Corners’ corporate audit schedules (corporate balance sheet accounts, federal awards, restricted gifts, and grants receivable).
• Responsible for financial administration of program-based monthly, quarterly and annual billing and reporting, as needed
• Responsible for financial administration of concurrent grants both public and private with various payment methods, compliance and reporting requirements and deadlines
• Extract accounting data to facilitate the timely billing and collection of grant receivables, verifying compliance and accuracy.
• Provide financial support for fiscal year public grants budget process as well as budget amendments.
• Assist in the financial closeout process of completed projects and ensures that all pending financial issues are resolved and necessary information is provided
• Manage cost accounting template and allocation guidance for team.
• Responsible for uploading and maintain payroll information between HR system and Accounting system.
• Assist in the grant accounting process and reconciliation to develop records. Prepare reporting on conditional & unconditional funds for departments, and for management to track the availably and utilization of funds.
• Record inter-entity transactions; and analyze and track true-ups of other entities due to Brilliant Corners.
• Collaborate with program leadership to develop funder and internal program budgets.
• Provide cash projections and other AR Aging and various reporting as needed.
• Cross train with other Finance personnel to support as needed.
• Participates in the ongoing development and improvement of financial systems.
• Other duties as assigned by Finance team leadership.

Mindsets

You're a people person. You enjoy providing great person-centered customer service to a diverse population. You like people and they like you.

You're a hungry learner. You enjoy constantly taking in new information and are committed to continuous learning about the world and the work around you.

You thrive in a dynamic environment. You're at ease with rapid change and are flexible to adjust to the changing needs of your clients. You enjoy working collaboratively but are also able to get things done on your own. You possess a positive, can-do attitude.

Requirements

Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or 4-5 years full cycle non-profit fund accounting experience.
• 2 to 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Grant Accounting experience preferred
• 2 to 3 years of budget cycle for non-profit or government entity preferred
• 2 to 3 years of payroll and/or cost account experience a plus
• Project accounting experience a plus
• Thorough understanding of GAAP requirements.
• Analytical and detail oriented yet able to look at the whole picture to meet deadlines
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities and function independently and as a team member.
• High degree of discretion and excellent judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal and business communication skills, both written and verbal and strict adherence to confidentiality.
• Understanding of concepts, principles and practices of funding agency relations and compliance requirements as well as donor expectations regarding gift stewardship.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, databases, etc.).
• Ability and willingness to contribute to the high functioning of the Finance Team.
• Sensitivity to homeless people and the issues of homelessness and recovery, and ability to work with people from diverse educational and personal backgrounds.

Physical Requirements

Candidates should have physical mobility for tasks such as standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, and walking on uneven surfaces. They should be capable of performing stationary tasks like sitting for up to 6 to 8 hours a day. Additionally, candidates should be able to lift, carry, push, pull light to moderate weights up to 15 pounds safely. Requires mental acuity for analytical reasoning and document interpretation.

Organizational Values

· Humanity:Putting people first: We are committed to meeting people where they’re at, honoring their dignity, diversity, and experience.

· Community: Building a better future: Sustainable housing solutions are fostered through partnership, collaboration, and human connection.

· Ingenuity: Innovating for transformation: Systems-change requires relentless determination, thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo.

Brilliant Corners does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

Brilliant Corners is committed to the implementation of an Affirmative Action Policy and the Americans with Disability Policy in its recruitment selection and placement of all personnel and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary range for this position is 100,000-115,000 annually, exempt.

Benefits

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (With 5% Match)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary and AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources