Controller

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

The Controller is a lead position in not only the Accounting and Finance department, but also in the Larkin Street Youth Services organization.  The controller will manage all accounting and finance operations including budgeting, auditing, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger and financial reporting.  The controller will recommend, develop, and implement appropriate financial systems.  The controller will serve as the organization expert in generally accepted accounting principles, internal policies, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Administer and maintain Abila MIP accounting system
• Oversee entries into general ledger
• Ensure preparation of monthly financial statements, including statement of activities, statement of financial position, cash forecasting, and board dashboard
• Administer and review all day-to-day accounting functions including A/P, A/R, bank reconciliations, and payroll
• Ensure compliance with public funders
• Oversee annual audit, including 990 preparation
• Preparation of annual agency and department budgets

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee departmental use of Microsoft Teams
• Participate as member of organization’s senior management team
• Understanding of the agency’s mission
• Ability to maintain a positive, upbeat attitude
• Exceptional organizational skills with reliability and consistency in work performance
• Flexibility and a team player mentality
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good judgment with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to exercise discretion with confidential information
• A professional demeanor with great interpersonal and communication skills
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL & LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver, and reposition 25 lbs.
• Ability to reach, bend and walk
• Finger manipulation
• Ability to comprehend complex materials
• Ability to speak and write English clearly and accurately

EDUCATION: 

• Bachelors in related field (finance, accounting, business). CPA preferred, but not required.

 BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook, SharePoint)
• Clear understanding of accounting principles, management accounting methods, government accounting policies, cost allocation procedures and internal control
• Knowledge of GAAP and FASB
• Ability to use experience and judgment to manage goals and projects
• Ability to be a self-starter with follow-through skills
• Demonstrated ability to train, supervise, and lead staff
• At least 5 years financial management experience in a complex organization with multiple (government, private) funding streams.
• Thorough understanding of non-profit accounting
• Experience with Abila (MIP) accounting software preferred, but not required

COMPENSATION:

• Annual Salary Range: $120,000 to $130,000, depending on experience.
• Choice of Kaiser and Sutter medical plans, plus dental and vision- (with coverage at no cost for one of the Kaiser and Dental plans as well as Vision for Employees only)
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible spending accounts
• Life Insurance
• Vacation- (starting at 3 weeks, increasing to 5 weeks by year five)
• Sick time
• 11 Paid Holidays + Floating Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate Service
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Paid Sabbatical following 5 and 10 years of employment
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching

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Larkin Street reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required.

Larkin Street Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer. Larkin Street Youth Service seeks qualified candidates with interest in the non-profit sector. We are committed to embracing diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified.