Accounting Manager

Organization Overview

Founded in 2004, Brilliant Corners provides innovative housing and housing-related services to California's most vulnerable individuals, with an emphasis on those transitioning from, or at risk of, homelessness or institutionalization. We are approaching 420 staff, operating throughout California with an annual budget approaching $400MM and $300MM in current assets. We develop, own and manage multi-family supportive housing and licensed residential care homes, and implement a broad array of scattered-site, one-on-one supportive housing, and clinical case management programs through partnerships with developmental services, homeless services, veterans' services and health care sectors.

In short, we do good work.

We have offices statewide with a staff of passionate people. While we are growing rapidly, we are also selective: We're seeking inspired, talented people who want to be part of a team effecting profound change and who have fun doing it.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is an integral part of our growing Finance team and will report to the Associate Director. This position will have primary responsibility for managing monthly close and supervising a team of up to 5 Senior Accountants. This position will have responsibility for all aspects of the accounting cycle and is the primary accounting liaison for multiple departments, co-managing monthly closings and supervising accounting staff. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, a problem-solver, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Location: California (prefer Los Angeles or San Francisco Area), position is primarily remote with occasional in-office requirements

Pay Range : 100,000-120,00 annually/exempt

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the accounting systems, policies and procedures
• Manage month-end close cycle and supervise accounting staff
• Compile, analyze and report accounting data for management reports and decision-making
• Review monthly reimbursement invoices with high transaction volume
• Analyze and monitor cash flow for several bank accounts and perform cash balance projections
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Field auditing, reporting and budgeting questions from our internal and external stakeholders
• Manage and review audit assignments from our government agency and auditing firm
• Assist and manage the process to develop program and organization budgets
• Act as liaison with outside auditors and government agencies on contract issues
• Manage and perform other various accounting activities as assigned

Mindsets

• You bring your "A" game to work. You inspire a culture of excellence and take pride in doing "whatever it takes" for our clients and partners. You believe that it's a reflection on you, your work, and the organization you represent.
• You're a people person. You invest in relationships and love to cultivate the talents of the people around you. You are the cheerleader for your team. You enjoy providing great customer service.
• You're an emerging leader. You act with confidence and integrity with an eye towards solutions. Your peers and team naturally look to you for guidance. Your supervisor knows that you can be counted on to be strategic and follow-through to get results. You are energized as much by the success of your team as your own personal success.
• You're obsessed with organization. You're known as someone who gets things done quickly and calmly. You can handle many responsibilities at once and you instinctively discern between what's important and what's urgent. Things don't fall through the cracks.
• You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. You're resourceful and at ease with ambiguity and rapid change. You possess a positive, can-do attitude, and are adept at identifying creative solutions that turn challenges into opportunities. You can handle many important responsibilities at once and you're rigorous about prioritization.

Requirements

Professional Experience

• 7 to 10 years full cycle non-profit fund accounting experience
• 2 to 3 years experience supervising accounting staff
• 2 to 3 years of systems implementations, a plus
• 2 to 3 years of full budget cycle, a plus
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance preferred, but not required
• Computer knowledge, MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required, some Salesforce knowledge a plus
• Experience and proficiency with Intacct, Mineral Tree and Adaptive Insights, a plus
• Strict adherence to confidentiality with high degree of discretion and excellent judgment

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Ability to build and manage a team- recognize ability levels of staff, initiate and establish personal growth and career paths for staff, accurately monitor staff performance against objectives and provide feedback and recognition to staff
• Ability to clearly articulate program goals and develop tools and metrics for staff to achieve those goals
• Solid team leader who can work well collaboratively on projects and under pressure
• Thorough understanding of GAAP, inancial statements, balance sheet accounts, financial statement analysis and reconciliations
• Understanding of all aspects of a payment transaction from payment acceptance, reconciliation, dispute resolution, and payouts
• Understanding of all aspects of accounts receivable from creation of invoices, verifying and posting receipts, submission of invoices to customers, reconciliations and collections
• Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge, and skills to deliver culturally responsive services and work effectively in cross-cultural situations
• Sensitivity to homeless people and the issues of homelessness and recovery, and ability to work with people from diverse educational and personal backgrounds

Brilliant Corners COVID-19 Vaccination Policy -

Brilliant Corners goal is to keep all of our employees and the public at large during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Brilliant Corners has adopted (as of April 15, 2022) a Vaccination and Testing Policy in order to safely provide services to our contractors, clients, and vendors. All new employees are required to be Fully Vaccinated (Initial dose(s) + ONE BOOSTER) or apply for a Medical or Religious Exemption within 60 days from the first day of employment.

Brilliant Corners does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Wellness Resources