Controller

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 nonprofit, housing development, and property management accounting, staff supervision, monthly and annual accounting close, and the development, implementation, and oversight of internal control policies and procedures.

Primary responsibilities require the supervision of accounting staff, ensuring timely and accurate monthly closing and billing, and compliance with internal controls.

The Controller will report to the Director of Finance and will collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer and is the key accounting presence in the organization.

The controller will “own” the accounting function, including processes and systems, and will supervise and work closely with a team of accountants.

The candidate is required to maintain a collaborative working relationship with Brilliant Corners managers and other related personnel.

The ideal candidate is an experienced accounting professional with considerable knowledge of nonprofit, housing development, property management, and governmental accounting principles as well as GAAP and the ability to exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines.

This is a full-time exempt position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the Accounting Manager group and collaborate with the Director of Finance and CFO to fulfill management responsibilities delegated to finance and to satisfy financial needs of the program leadership team

• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager group and Director of Finance to ensure timely submission of monthly invoices and special reports to funders

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems for Brilliant Corners and related entities, ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements

• Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and program budgets and actual expenditures

• Plan and manage all audit and tax filing activities

• Oversee all financial, project/program, and grants accounting; ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets through the grant/fund period

• Close books on a monthly and annual basis, ensuring that internal and external monthly reporting is timely and accurate

• Support annual, contract, ad hoc and grant budgeting processes

• Supervise the accounting team, clarify roles and responsibilities, develop, and implement staffing plans and training programs in order to position individuals to achieve personal, departmental, and organizational success

• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment

• Lead the ongoing development and improvement of accounting and other business systems

• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal control policies and procedures

• Participate and lead monthly financial review meetings with the respective program leadership teams

• Review and manage the inter-company reconciliation and reimbursement process

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance

Qualifications

MINDSETS

You’re a system thinker who puts people at the center. You see opportunities for improvement wherever you look and know how to get buy-in from others to make it real.

You know how to take things to scale without feeling bureaucratic.

You’re all about the end-user experience being awesome.

Youre 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 an entrepreneurial environment. You’re resourceful and at ease with ambiguity and rapid change.

You possess a positive, can-do attitude, and are adept at identifying creative solutions that turn challenges into opportunities.

You can handle many important responsibilities at once and you’re rigorous about prioritization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

Required:

• At least 10 years accounting/finance experience

• At least five years of experience as a senior manager; commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a diverse team

• Project management and strong communication skills

• Nonprofit or governmental accounting/finance experience

• Experience with housing development and/or property management accounting

• Thorough understanding of GAAP requirements

• Expertise with Intacct and other major accounting applications (not including QuickBooks)

• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, databases, etc.)

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.