Controller (RSF)

RSF Social Finance; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RSF Social Finance is seeking a full-time Controller to oversee the Accounting Department, reporting to the CFO. The role ensures accurate, timely financial reporting for RSF and related entities, maintains internal controls, and leads a team of accounting professionals in a nonprofit IRS 501(c)(3) environment.

The candidate will manage budgets, cash flow, and quarterly/yearly reporting, while coordinating with auditors and management to meet regulatory and organizational needs.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required with GAAP expertise.
• Ten years of accounting experience in a financial institution with at least five years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting and reporting standards.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; detail-oriented and methodical.

Responsibilities

• Ensure internal controls are adequate.
• Respond to inquiries by audit committee and external auditors.
• Support investments and cash management.
• Develop and monitor budgets; supervise accounting team operations.
• Produce monthly financial information for Board and management.
• Design and record internal control systems; coordinate with auditors.
• Prepare operating budgets for RSF departments; ensure proper recording.
• Support cash-flow management across group companies.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Certified Public Accountant

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Salesforce

Job description

RSF Social Finance is seeking a full time Controller. The Controller will report to the CFO and manages the operations of the Accounting Department for RSF and its related companies. This role has responsibility for ensuring that accurate and timely financial information is available to Management, the Board, and the external auditors and that information is prepared in accordance with legal requirements. The Controller is responsible for management of the accounting team where the number of direct reports will vary based on the needs of the organization.

Responsibilities

Accounting

• Ensure internal controls are adequate
• Respond to inquiries by audit committee and external auditors
• Support investments and cash management
• Develop and monitor budgets Supervise the accounting team operations to ensure the accurate and timely recording of and reporting of all financial transactions of RSF and its related companies, in compliance with all applicable regulatory and legal rules and regulations for nonprofits designated as IRS 501(c)(3) organizations.
• Produce monthly information to ensure that the Board and team managers are informed about the financial performance of the organization.
• Design and record the internal control systems related to accounting across the organization. Work with the external and internal auditors and other managers as required to review and test control processes.
• Prepare the Operating budget for RSF departments and ensuring the budget is correctly recorded.
• Support the management or cash-flow across the group companies and ensuring those operations are adequately funded and all liabilities can be met as they fall due.
• Manage entry and payment of client quarterly standing instructions
• Work with individuals throughout the organization to ensure that quarterly and annual reporting is prepared within agreed deadlines.
• Provide input to ensure accounting systems and processes are designed and implemented as required for new RSF initiatives and providing advice as required to managers regarding accounting implications of their activities.
• Work with Information Systems Team and CFO to ensure the ongoing development of the accounting systems and their reporting capability. Support quarter end statement production process as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the CFO that are within the scope of currently assigned duties and the incumbent's related work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Certified Public Accountant
• Minimum of ten years of accounting experience in a financial institution, with at least five years of supervisory experience.
• History of progressive responsibility in financial management and analysis in a multiple entity environment
• Experience in accounting and reporting methods appropriate to nonprofit organizations.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP, be an effective problem-solver, and be able to communicate complex accounting issues in lay terms.
• Strengths in detailed work requiring attention and diligence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Methodical, systematic and efficient approach to tasks
• Loan accounting experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• NetSuite and/or Sage Intacct systems knowledge a plus
• Basic understanding of Salesforce preferred
• Experience with Accounting systems upgrades/changes

The expected initial salary for this position is expected to be in the $140-180k range depending on experience.

Other benefits include:

• A fulfilling work environment at a supportive and entrepreneurially-driven organization
• A competitive compensation package including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• Very generous vacation and sick leave benefits plus eleven paid holidays per year
• 403(b) plan with employer-paid contributions after one year of employment
• Exposure to innovative ideas, projects, and collaborative staff activities
• Access to numerous professional development opportunities

RSF Social Finance is an equal opportunity employer; candidates representing a diversity of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.