{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0a93930b20f48a695db6fdcb","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0a93930b20f48a695db6fdcb","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0a93930b20f48a695db6fdcb","title":"Assistant Controller","description":"Description:\n\nWho We Are\nFor more than 40 years, Resources for Community Development (RCD) has been a leading regional nonprofit developer and owner of affordable housing. RCD’s mission is to create and preserve affordable housing for people with the fewest options, to build community and enrich lives. RCD fosters strong, inclusive neighborhoods through strategies that address the health, economic development, education, and housing needs of residents across the community.\nSince RCD was established in 1984, we have developed or preserved over 75 communities that provide affordable, high-quality, and service-enriched affordable rental housing to over 3,000 low-income households throughout the Bay Area. RCD is actively growing, with more than 1,000 new units of affordable housing in development or under construction. RCD strives for excellence, and we are seeking an outstanding candidate to join our team.\n“What I really love about RCD is how much positive impact we have in people’s lives just by where we build, how we design, and the services we offer. It’s incredibly motivating to open the doors to residents and watch them thrive.” –Dan Sawislak, Executive Director\nThe Role\nThe Assistant Controller will have responsibility for a broad range of duties, including corporate and portfolio accounting and support for the overall management and administration of RCD’s accounting team. Responsibilities are broadly grouped into three areas: Audit Lead; General Accounting and Management & Administration. The role and responsibilities of the Assistant Controller are integral to the core operations of RCD’s business, and the fulfillment of RCD’s mission.\nResponsibilities\nAudit Lead\nProperty Audits\nOversee third-party audits of RCD’s portfolio affordable housing properties, including:\nReview financials, troubleshoot issues and provide adjusting entries to property management agent, prepare audit schedules, and resolve auditor questions\nReview schedules prepared by team members to ensure accuracy prior to auditor submission\nSupport property management agent on accounting questions throughout the year.\nRCD Corporate Audit\nReview worksheets for properties directly owned by RCD.\nReview development financials and supporting schedules as needed\nAudit Consolidation\nReview mid-year conversion to fiscal year worksheets for partnerships.\nPrepare consolidated audit schedules\nGeneral Accounting\nUnder the direction of the Corporate Controller, directly lead and/or manage the following general accounting responsibilities:\nProvide quality control and support for accounts payable and receivable.\nPrepare interim and unaudited financial statements for RCD corporate and other RCD-controlled corporations and pass-through entities.\nGrant administration and billing\nReview grant agreements and provide direction on coding and billing\nAdminister grant billing and coordination with resident services and community development for related grants\nKey partner with asset management for quarterly financial review process\nPrepare development financials as assigned\nManagement & Administration\nThis is a key role on the Accounting team, supporting the overall management and administration of RCD’s accounting team, including:\nDirectly manage and supervise the work of RCD and contracted staff, whose primary responsibilities pertain to financial statements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliations and audits.\nKey participant in driving systems integrations and process improvements\nReview project-specific legal and financing documents to determine profit and loss allocations, fee structures, and other key terms\nOther Duties & Responsibilities\nOther tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned\nRequirements:\n\nQualifications & Skill Set\nRequired\nBachelor's degree in Accounting or relevant field.\n8+ years of progressive experience in accounting\nMinimum 2 years as an Accounting Manager with direct staff management\nUnderstanding of GAAP accounting standards\nPrior experience contributing to financial audits\nStrong systems and automation experience\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to both financial and non-financial audiences\nDesired\nFamiliarity with multi-entity structures and intercompany transactions\nExperience with consolidated financial statements\nPrior non-profit, affordable housing or government industry experience with federal funding/grants\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions\nWork Environment\nRCD is currently practicing a hybrid work model. Depending on your distance from our main office in Berkeley, you will be expected to work up to two days in the office.\nTravel Requirements\nThe responsibilities of this position will require occasional travel to off-site locations around the San Francisco Bay Area.\nPhysical Requirements\nWhile performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak and hear. Requires frequent use of a keyboard, computer monitor and phone. Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to lift up to twenty (20) pounds occasionally. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.\nApplication Procedure & Compensation\nApplicants should send a cover letter, resume via Paylocity. Applicants with suitable experience and/or skills will be contacted for interviews.\nRCD offers competitive benefits including: paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending and commuter plans; and employer contributions to a retirement savings plan.\nThe salary range for this position is $123,450 to $129,950, based on factors including experience, qualifications, role specialization, and market conditions. Salary placement within this range considers current and past employees' salaries for similar roles, budgetary limits, and market demand.","company":"Resources For Community Development","rawCompany":"resources for community development","city":"Berkeley","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-27T11:48:11.268Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"624229","title":"Other Community Housing Services","slug":"other-community-housing-services"},{"code":"925110","title":"Administration of Housing Programs","slug":"administration-of-housing-programs"},{"code":"236116","title":"New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)","slug":"new-multifamily-housing-construction-except-for-sale-builders"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Assistant Controller","description":"Description:\n\nWho We Are\nFor more than 40 years, Resources for Community Development (RCD) has been a leading regional nonprofit developer and owner of affordable housing. RCD’s mission is to create and preserve affordable housing for people with the fewest options, to build community and enrich lives. RCD fosters strong, inclusive neighborhoods through strategies that address the health, economic development, education, and housing needs of residents across the community.\nSince RCD was established in 1984, we have developed or preserved over 75 communities that provide affordable, high-quality, and service-enriched affordable rental housing to over 3,000 low-income households throughout the Bay Area. RCD is actively growing, with more than 1,000 new units of affordable housing in development or under construction. RCD strives for excellence, and we are seeking an outstanding candidate to join our team.\n“What I really love about RCD is how much positive impact we have in people’s lives just by where we build, how we design, and the services we offer. It’s incredibly motivating to open the doors to residents and watch them thrive.” –Dan Sawislak, Executive Director\nThe Role\nThe Assistant Controller will have responsibility for a broad range of duties, including corporate and portfolio accounting and support for the overall management and administration of RCD’s accounting team. Responsibilities are broadly grouped into three areas: Audit Lead; General Accounting and Management & Administration. The role and responsibilities of the Assistant Controller are integral to the core operations of RCD’s business, and the fulfillment of RCD’s mission.\nResponsibilities\nAudit Lead\nProperty Audits\nOversee third-party audits of RCD’s portfolio affordable housing properties, including:\nReview financials, troubleshoot issues and provide adjusting entries to property management agent, prepare audit schedules, and resolve auditor questions\nReview schedules prepared by team members to ensure accuracy prior to auditor submission\nSupport property management agent on accounting questions throughout the year.\nRCD Corporate Audit\nReview worksheets for properties directly owned by RCD.\nReview development financials and supporting schedules as needed\nAudit Consolidation\nReview mid-year conversion to fiscal year worksheets for partnerships.\nPrepare consolidated audit schedules\nGeneral Accounting\nUnder the direction of the Corporate Controller, directly lead and/or manage the following general accounting responsibilities:\nProvide quality control and support for accounts payable and receivable.\nPrepare interim and unaudited financial statements for RCD corporate and other RCD-controlled corporations and pass-through entities.\nGrant administration and billing\nReview grant agreements and provide direction on coding and billing\nAdminister grant billing and coordination with resident services and community development for related grants\nKey partner with asset management for quarterly financial review process\nPrepare development financials as assigned\nManagement & Administration\nThis is a key role on the Accounting team, supporting the overall management and administration of RCD’s accounting team, including:\nDirectly manage and supervise the work of RCD and contracted staff, whose primary responsibilities pertain to financial statements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliations and audits.\nKey participant in driving systems integrations and process improvements\nReview project-specific legal and financing documents to determine profit and loss allocations, fee structures, and other key terms\nOther Duties & Responsibilities\nOther tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned\nRequirements:\n\nQualifications & Skill Set\nRequired\nBachelor's degree in Accounting or relevant field.\n8+ years of progressive experience in accounting\nMinimum 2 years as an Accounting Manager with direct staff management\nUnderstanding of GAAP accounting standards\nPrior experience contributing to financial audits\nStrong systems and automation experience\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to both financial and non-financial audiences\nDesired\nFamiliarity with multi-entity structures and intercompany transactions\nExperience with consolidated financial statements\nPrior non-profit, affordable housing or government industry experience with federal funding/grants\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions\nWork Environment\nRCD is currently practicing a hybrid work model. Depending on your distance from our main office in Berkeley, you will be expected to work up to two days in the office.\nTravel Requirements\nThe responsibilities of this position will require occasional travel to off-site locations around the San Francisco Bay Area.\nPhysical Requirements\nWhile performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak and hear. Requires frequent use of a keyboard, computer monitor and phone. Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to lift up to twenty (20) pounds occasionally. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.\nApplication Procedure & Compensation\nApplicants should send a cover letter, resume via Paylocity. Applicants with suitable experience and/or skills will be contacted for interviews.\nRCD offers competitive benefits including: paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending and commuter plans; and employer contributions to a retirement savings plan.\nThe salary range for this position is $123,450 to $129,950, based on factors including experience, qualifications, role specialization, and market conditions. 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