{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a4428db2b48c503387d75c78","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a4428db2b48c503387d75c78","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a4428db2b48c503387d75c78","title":"Assistant Controller","description":"SALARY:\nExternal Candidates: $129,637 - $131,582\nInternal Candidates: $133,526 - $135,471 Based on Longevity\nAt Episcopal Community Services (ECS), employees work with participants who may be experiencing homelessness, behavioral health conditions, substance use challenges, and other difficult life circumstances. While this work is meaningful and mission-driven, it can at times be stressful, demanding, or unpredictable. Employees are expected to exercise sound judgment, remain aware of their surroundings, follow established safety, communication, and de-escalation procedures, participate in all required trainings, and promptly report incidents, threats, injuries, or unsafe conditions, in accordance with ECS policies and procedures.\nPosition Summary\nThe Assistant Controller, under the direction of the Senior Controller, assists in managing the Finance Department and its team. Working closely with the Senior Controller, this role will handle all aspects related to the documenting and auditing of internal controls, credit card management, and team supervision. The Assistant Controller will review ECS’s financial results with the Senior Controller and handle ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as needed.\nPrimary Duties\nAssist the Senior Controller with the preparation of the monthly financial statements.\nAssist the Senior Controller with the establishment and maintenance of internal controls.\nResearch accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and research tax matters as assigned.\nEnsure general ledger accounts are analyzed and reconciled on a regular basis.\nOversee the aging and transactions of selected balance sheet accounts as assigned.\nPrepare the invoicing of various agency-wide expenditures and the monitoring of these accounts.\nWork with Accounting personnel to reconcile the intercompany account balances on a monthly basis.\nAssist in the preparation of financial forecasts and projections.\nPartner with the Senior Controller in the preparation of documentation for annual external audits.\nConduct periodic counts of the petty cash funds throughout the agency and resolve any issues.\nReview the preparation of the weekly bank deposit made by the Accounting Manager.\nEnsure the monthly government billing, related invoice postings, and payment receipts are recorded in the accounting system.\nMonitor monthly insurance and benefit payments.\nPerform ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned by the Senior Controller and CFO in a timely and complete manner.\nSupport staff training and development.\nCollaborate with the Senior Controller to set departmental strategies and benchmarks.\nProvide back-up support for selected tasks typically performed by the Senior Controller and the Accounting Manager during their absence.\nSupervise capital expenditures schedule and monitor additions and disposals along with related depreciation.\nOversee property and sales tax filings and reporting.\nLead the unclaimed property reporting process.\nPrepare internal consolidated financial statements on a regular basis.\nSupervise, lead, and support the Accounting Manager.\nMinimum Requirements\nBachelor’s degree required in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.\nA minimum of five years of work experience in finance, accounting, or business operations; previous experience in a non-profit organization desirable.\nCertified Public Accountant license or 2-4 years of public accounting experience required.\nMust have intermediate computer skills, including MS Office applications and prior ERP knowledge.\nNetSuite or Yardi experience a major plus.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills and can effectively collaborate cross-functionally.\nProactive and highly organized with meticulous attention to accuracy and detail.\nAbility to prioritize effectively and consistently meet deadlines while maintaining the highest standards.\nExceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with a focus on improving processes and driving efficiencies.\nAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and growth-oriented environment, while maintaining a positive approach.\nWorks well independently, as well as part of a team.\nWill honor and abide by ECS rules and regulations, including discretion and confidentiality.\nHigh comfort in collaborating with people from diverse backgrounds and experience.\nOther Requirements\nMust secure fingerprint image screening and annual TB screening.\nMust be able to meet physical requirements of the position, which may include lifting up to 30 lbs.\nMission Essential\nDemonstrate behavior that supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values.\nAdhere to all company and department programs, policies, and procedures.\nCommunicate effectively and model integrity, fairness, and ethical business practices.\nECS offers industry leading healthcare benefits to support your\nphysical and mental well-being.\nECS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records as consistent with San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance.\nECS values a workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and given equal opportunity to thrive. 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The Assistant Controller will review ECS’s financial results with the Senior Controller and handle ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as needed.\nPrimary Duties\nAssist the Senior Controller with the preparation of the monthly financial statements.\nAssist the Senior Controller with the establishment and maintenance of internal controls.\nResearch accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and research tax matters as assigned.\nEnsure general ledger accounts are analyzed and reconciled on a regular basis.\nOversee the aging and transactions of selected balance sheet accounts as assigned.\nPrepare the invoicing of various agency-wide expenditures and the monitoring of these accounts.\nWork with Accounting personnel to reconcile the intercompany account balances on a monthly basis.\nAssist in the preparation of financial forecasts and projections.\nPartner with the Senior Controller in the preparation of documentation for annual external audits.\nConduct periodic counts of the petty cash funds throughout the agency and resolve any issues.\nReview the preparation of the weekly bank deposit made by the Accounting Manager.\nEnsure the monthly government billing, related invoice postings, and payment receipts are recorded in the accounting system.\nMonitor monthly insurance and benefit payments.\nPerform ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned by the Senior Controller and CFO in a timely and complete manner.\nSupport staff training and development.\nCollaborate with the Senior Controller to set departmental strategies and benchmarks.\nProvide back-up support for selected tasks typically performed by the Senior Controller and the Accounting Manager during their absence.\nSupervise capital expenditures schedule and monitor additions and disposals along with related depreciation.\nOversee property and sales tax filings and reporting.\nLead the unclaimed property reporting process.\nPrepare internal consolidated financial statements on a regular basis.\nSupervise, lead, and support the Accounting Manager.\nMinimum Requirements\nBachelor’s degree required in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.\nA minimum of five years of work experience in finance, accounting, or business operations; previous experience in a non-profit organization desirable.\nCertified Public Accountant license or 2-4 years of public accounting experience required.\nMust have intermediate computer skills, including MS Office applications and prior ERP knowledge.\nNetSuite or Yardi experience a major plus.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills and can effectively collaborate cross-functionally.\nProactive and highly organized with meticulous attention to accuracy and detail.\nAbility to prioritize effectively and consistently meet deadlines while maintaining the highest standards.\nExceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with a focus on improving processes and driving efficiencies.\nAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and growth-oriented environment, while maintaining a positive approach.\nWorks well independently, as well as part of a team.\nWill honor and abide by ECS rules and regulations, including discretion and confidentiality.\nHigh comfort in collaborating with people from diverse backgrounds and experience.\nOther Requirements\nMust secure fingerprint image screening and annual TB screening.\nMust be able to meet physical requirements of the position, which may include lifting up to 30 lbs.\nMission Essential\nDemonstrate behavior that supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values.\nAdhere to all company and department programs, policies, and procedures.\nCommunicate effectively and model integrity, fairness, and ethical business practices.\nECS offers industry leading healthcare benefits to support your\nphysical and mental well-being.\nECS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records as consistent with San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance.\nECS values a workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and given equal opportunity to thrive. 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