Controller

A Hiring Company; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 93,766 - 120,806; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation/holiday time

Paid sick time

Job summary

A Hiring Company in San Luis Obispo is seeking a Controller to manage daily operations in the Finance Department. The role entails supervising accounting tasks, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and generating financial reports. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Accounting, and ideally have a CPA and extensive experience in financial management and nonprofit accounting. Benefits include health and retirement plans along with competitive compensation, ranging from $93,766 to $120,806 yearly.

Qualifications

• 5 years of accounting experience with 2 years in financial management.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting preferred.
• Active CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations in the Finance Department.
• Supervise general ledger accounting including payroll and accounts payable.
• Create financial statements for budget monitoring.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial management

Staff supervision

Strong Excel skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

Automated accounting programs

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Title

Controller

Program

Administration - San Luis Obispo

Position Summary

The Controller reports to the Finance Director and will manage the day-to-day operations in the Finance Department using a trauma‑informed approach. The Controller will supervise general ledger accounting, including payroll, accounts payable, billing and accounts receivable, and reconciliation of all accounts and expenses. This role requires someone who can maintain the agency’s compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, laws and regulations, loan covenants, and the provisions of our contracts, grants, and contributions. The Controller will manage month‑end close and billing, create financial statements for budget monitoring, and oversee and implement sound business and administrative operations for the entire agency. The Controller upholds and promotes the agency philosophy in all duties performed.

Hours / Salary

Full‑time, exempt position. Anticipated hiring range is $93,766‑107,000 annually. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, 403(b) retirement (up to 5% employer match), paid vacation/holiday time, paid sick time, and employee perks.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Hires, supervises, evaluates, and develops subordinate accounting staff and their activities.
• Supervises staff responsible for general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, credit card charges, deposits, accounts receivable and collections, payroll and benefits, and inventory.
• Directs proper administration, completion, and storage or archiving of agency records and paperwork such as expenditure requests, invoices, receipts, and other finance‑related forms.
• Prepares and processes electronic transfers and payments, performs check runs, reconciles accounts payable transactions, reviews and verifies invoices and check requests, sorts, codes, and matches invoices, prints checks, and routes for signatures.
• Performs periodic audits on petty cash accounts.
• Maintains vendor charge list, adding and deleting employees as needed.
• Supervises the Payroll Coordinator to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing; reviews payroll and benefit‑related journal entries and account reconciliations; acts as backup for payroll when the Payroll Coordinator is out of the office.
• Responsible for payment of and accounting for employee benefits.
• Completes Worker's Compensation insurance reports and annual WComp audit.
• Reconciles Balance Sheet accounts.
• Processes 403(b) retirement plan disbursement, loan, and rollover paperwork.
• Ensures retirement contributions to the record keeper are accurate and complete; prepares annual retirement plan census; works with 403(b) administrator and record‑keeper.
• Maintains the agency’s asset management records, including adding assets when purchased, calculating and posting depreciation/amortization, and removing assets when no longer in service.
• Monitors the collection and recording of rent payments for housing programs; maintains Yardi property software to track rent; provides support and financial training to housing staff.
• Supervises reconciliation of rent income from Yardi to the general ledger.
• Oversees accounting for the Growing Grounds Nursery, Farm, and Downtown Store; assists in year‑end physical inventory and prepares inventory and COGS calculation for financial statements.
• Prepares quarterly sales tax returns.
• Oversees the preparation and production of statistical and financial reports for internal and external reporting; analyzes monthly and annual financial and variance reports.
• Performs reconciliations of various balance sheet accounts, including cash, accounts receivable, and accrued liabilities; monitors and addresses outstanding account issues.
• Develops, implements, and coordinates financial policies and procedures that comply with applicable laws, reporting requirements, GAAP, and funding source regulations; informs the Finance Director of any non‑compliance.
• Provides recommendations for procedural improvements.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of financial reporting systems to ensure integrity based on sound accounting procedures and controls.
• Oversees compliance for federal, state, and county government contracts and grants.
• Supports the Finance Director and audit team in preparing the annual audited financial statements, including the Single Audit; supervises preparation of all schedules necessary for the audit.
• Promotes trauma‑informed practices and TMHA’s Collaborative Communication Guidelines in all services and activities.
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned by the Finance Director, including assuming responsibility for business operations in the Finance Department in the Finance Director’s absence.

Job Environment

• Light, physical activity; may include moving or lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Involves moderate risks that require safety precautions and the risk of exposure to potentially intense situations.
• Active, busy, professional environment with frequent spoken and written interaction with colleagues, staff, and community members.
• Position supervises staff in the Finance department.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business and five years of accounting experience, including at least two years of financial management (budgeting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, cash flow, and control) and 3 years of staff supervision or management experience.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Active CPA preferred.
• Ability to manage complex funding sources and expenses; experience in nonprofit accounting preferred.
• Self‑motivated, capable of working with minimal supervision; can plan, organize, and supervise comprehensive computerized accounting and human resources systems.
• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel; proficient with automated accounting, financial management, and payroll programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative work style, and excellent oral, written, and communication skills.
• Well‑defined organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly.
• Ability to handle intense situations, display good judgment and decision‑making skills, and remain calm and clear‑headed under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of people and personality types regardless of age, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or socioeconomic level.
• Ability to maintain good physical and mental health.
• Ability to work well within a team and maintain a professional, respectful attitude in the workplace.
• Willingness to work under supervisor oversight and direction.
• Attendance is essential; requires face‑to‑face interaction with clients and/or other employees.
• Ability to promote equality and respect diversity.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver culturally responsive services.
• Knowledge of diversity dimensions, including mental health, gender, race, and ethnicity.
• Adherence to safety rules and practices, ensuring maximum safety to self, fellow employees, clients, and others.
• Must be at least 18 years old; possess a valid CA driver’s license, at least 2 years driving experience, reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, and a DMV driving record meeting TMHA’s vehicle insurance requirements.
• Must comply with a TB assessment and receive a criminal record clearance through fingerprinting.
• Must complete First Aid and CPR training.

Physical Demands

• Seeing
• Hearing
• Speaking
• Stooping / bending
• Moving around office
• Moving between offices / clients
• Driving
• Climbing
• Lifting / carrying heavy items
• Computer use
• Pushing / pulling / dragging items
• Standing for long periods
• Working outside
• Using hands / fingers

Compensation Details

$93,766 - 120,806 yearly salary (range).