Financial Controller

Controller

Salary Range: $106,191 - $127,429

GGRC is committed to assisting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities lead lives of liberty and opportunity. We are looking for a Financial Controller that will be reporting to the CFO. In this position, you will be leading and directing the complete financial accounting functions. You will establish and maintain overall procedures, and policies.  Direct all analysis and reporting activities of complex data analyses including budgets, planning, and required filings.  Presents findings and recommendations to management.  Support and represent the CFO as needed.

When you are considering a new job, it’s normal to have tons of questions. Here are a few things we get asked all the time.

Where will I work? 

The Controller position is a full-time position operating out of the San Francisco office. This position will require you to travel locally within the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin and some travel around the State may be required. Access to reliable transportation permitting travel to and between different locations in order to perform the outlined responsibilities of the position is required.

What you’ll Do:

General:

·         Oversee accounting functions for a $500+ million budget operation.

·         Review and develop policies and procedures as appropriate and as needed.

·         Ensure compliance with financial and accounting regulations.

·         Oversee Fixed Assets reconciliations.

·         Governmental Reporting – Census Reports.

·         Maintain all confidential client information in compliance with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the California Lanterman Act.

·         Lead and/or participate in special projects, and assist with additional duties or tasks, as assigned or needed.

Accounts Control and Reconciliation

·         Monitor and reconcile general ledger, and other accounts.

·         Ensure appropriate fund balances.

·         Prepare month end Journal Entries.

·         Prepare bank reconciliations.

·         Review and approve monthly State Claim Reimbursement submissions.

·         Prepare State Claim worksheet and track State Claim receipts.

·         Review Fiscal audit and Tax filing of Form 990.

·         Perform Month End and Year End Closing activities.

Bank Account and Cash Flow

·         Manage all bank accounts and bank-related issues.

·         Primary liaison to Banks.

·         Recommend short- and long-term investments and process investments upon approval.

·         Review and perform fund transfers within organization’s accounts and external wire transfers.

·         Monitor and analyze positive pay activities and place stops on check payments.

·         Manage and monitor all company credit cards.

Reimbursements/Receivables

·         Review, authorize, and submit all monthly reimbursement claims to State government (DDS).

·         Monitor State claims receivable, ICF-SPA receivable, and other receivables.

Internal Organizational Support

·         Maintain internal controls, policies and procedures and ensure compliance.

·         Assist, advise and resolve organizational and inter-departmental fiscal related issues.

Audits by Outside Parties:

·         Oversee and coordinate all independent financial audits.

·         Serve as primary liaison to external auditors.

·         Prepare and coordinate all audit schedules.

·         Schedule and plan annual and bi-annual audits.

Requirements

Who are we looking for?

·         Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting.

·         5+ years accounting and finance experience with responsibilities for financial closings and financial statement preparation.

·         Supervisory experience.

Skills

·         Written communication: ability to develop standard business communications, using proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.

·         Oral communication: ability to convey complex information and ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner.

·         Ability to operate basic office equipment, including scanners, copiers, faxes, phones.

·         Basic familiarity with MS Word®, MS PowerPoint®, MS Outlook® or similar software applications.

·         Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel® (e.g., Pivot Tables, Lookups, graphing).

·         Experience with fully automated accounting system.

·         Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting terminology.

·         Statistics and number facility.

Competency Traits

·         Collaborate with CFO to provide team with direction and purpose focused on quality, efficiency and client outcomes.

·         Problem identification and analysis; analytical thinking.

·         Successful implementation through follow-up and project management.

·         Self direction and initiative.

·         Demonstrate respect and cultural awareness; effectively manage own reactions.

·         Build partnerships and trust through collaboration, active listening and an openness to new ideas.

·         Understand and effectively react/adapt to multiple and competing priorities on the job; use knowledge and expertise to focus on key job outcomes.

Desired Qualifications

·         CPA Desired

·         Experience in another California Regional Center

·         Experience in non-profit accounting and budgeting

·         Experience in multi-cultural settings and/or multi-lingual capacity

Benefits

What are the benefits to working with GGRC?

Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program that reimburses qualifying employees up to $10,000 per fiscal year.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical and Dental benefits with a generous employer contribution and additional employer paid Life, Disability and Vision coverage.

10% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement account to help you save for the future!

GENEROUS TIME OFF BENEFITS!!!

No really, we mean generous:

13 vacation days, 15 sick days, 10 paid holidays, 6 personal holidays, and up to 5 paid days for continuing education.

What makes GGRC so special?

GGRC values diversity, we believe in creating an environment where people of all backgrounds can collaborate to find solutions to complex problems. We are community minded and passionate.

GGRC values each person as a full, robust, and unique individual and interacts with each person in a manner that is respectful and responsive. We endeavor to place each person at the center of his, her or their own life. We approach each person as an expert on his, her or their own life and identity with a clear and attentive inquiry into what is important to, as well as important for, that one person (whether coworker or person-served, family member or other stakeholder).

How to apply:

GGRC values diversity; people of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please complete the application and submit your most recent resume. If you feel that the questions do not accurately capture what you have to offer Golden Gate Regional Center, you are also welcome to attach a cover letter. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to submit yours soon. We look forward to reading your application.

Golden Gate Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.