The CONTROLLER reports to the Chief Financial Officer, works collaboratively with the Senior Director of Finance and Compliance and directs all accounting for GLIDE Foundation and affiliates. The Controller leads all day-to-day business operations of $33 million budget and supervises a team of 5 including functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and grants administration. The Controller works closely with program leaders and their business unit managers, not only to educate regarding finance and accounting procedures but also to explore how the Accounting function can support program operations.
The Controller ensures that GLIDE has the relevant systems and procedures in place to support effective program implementation and day-one ready during audits. Partnering with the Sr. Director of Finance & Compliance, the senior leadership, the human resources (HR) and information technology (IT) staff to enhance and better integrate accounting, finance, HR, and IT functions.
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Accounting and Business Operations- Manages all business operations activities, including disbursements and payables, Cash receipts, AR-billing and collections, general ledger and fixed assets.
- Ensures compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
- Implements internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and program budgets and actual expenditures.
- Analyses balance sheet accounts, fundraising revenue, and expenses monthly prior to month-end closing, due the 10th.
- Monthly A&G allocation based on reasonable and equitable estimate developed by the CFO and year-end true-up.
- Reconciles payroll taxes liabilities, withholdings, benefits, and wages.
- Leads all audits-federal, state, city financial-and desk reviews.
- Assists and support's GLIDE’s senior leadership in the annual budgeting planning.
- Implements approved budget plans and compare to actual results to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate.
- Manages and tracks the performance of invested assets in keeping with policies and investment guidelines.
- Maintains fixed assets register and observes annual physical inventory of movable property and equipment.
- Maintains integrity and validity of all business and accounting records for audit and in compliance with records retention policies.
- Analyzes financial data and prepares financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of financial status.
Government Contracts and Grants- Assists in grant applications and reporting to secure funding for programs.
- Ensures compliance with grant requirements and financial reporting.
- Directs all grants accounting and compliance with grant spending and allowable cost principles.
- Ensures that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant/fund cycle.
- Collaborates with program budget managers to assess the financial efficacy of program operations and establish accounting, fiscal and administrative systems to support program operations.
- Submits monthly contract billings, prepares budget revisions and annual close-outs.
- Leads all audits - federal, state, city - and desk reviews.
Team Leadership- Supervises and provides leadership to the accounting team.
- Leverages strengths of the current finance team members, clarifies roles and responsibilities and develops training programs to maximize and reach optimal individual and
- Strengthens internal communications with staff at all levels throughout GLIDE by creating and promoting a positive and supportive work environment.
- Fosters a collaborative and professional work environment.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field. A master's degree or CPA is highly preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years in a senior accountant level role, as a manager in non-profit social-services or 5-7 years in audit or government entities.
- Experience with the City of San Francisco and CA Department of Education contractual obligations and reporting requirements.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of managers and other employees of GLIDE.
- Excellent financial analysis and reporting skills with experience in nonprofit standards.
- Proficiency in financial software preferably Sage Intacct or MIP, Concur invoice management, Workday Adaptive Financial Insights and Microsoft Office Suite. An Excel master level.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Excellent guided knowledge and adherence to the generally accepted accounting principles, government accounting standards and cost principles allowed in government contractual obligations.
- Support and embrace One GLIDE philosophy and day-one ready preparedness.
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$125,000 - $150,000 a year
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GLIDE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. People of color, differently abled people and LGBT persons are strongly encouraged to apply.
