Accounting Manager - SoCal

Job Details

Level
Management

Job Location
Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles, CA

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
Undisclosed

Salary Range
$80,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage
Up to 25%

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Accounting

Description

Accounting Manager-SoCal

Why work for us?

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 350 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. The Accounting Manager will report to the Associate Director of our Southern CA team. This position will have primary responsibility for managing monthly close and supervising a team of up to 3 staff members (an all Senior Accountants). The ideal candidate is highly analytical, a problem-solver, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the accounting systems, policies and procedures
• Compile, analyze and report accounting data for management reports and decision-making purposes
• Manage and perform other various accounting activities
• Manage monthly closings and supervise all accounting staff
• Field auditing, reporting and budgeting questions from our internal and external stakeholders
• Review several monthly reimbursement invoices with high transaction volume
• Manage and review audit assignments from our government agency and auditing firm
• Analyze and monitor cash flow for several bank accounts and perform Cash Balance Projections as needed
• Other duties to be assigned

Qualifications

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.
Professional Experience

• 5 to 7 years full cycle non profit fund accounting experience strongly preferred
• 3 to 5 years experience supervising accounting staff
• Thorough understanding of GAAP
• Thorough understanding of balance sheet accounts and reconciliations
• Experience and proficiency with Intacct, Mineral Tree, and Microsoft Office
• Understanding of all aspects of a payment transaction from payment acceptance, reconciliation, dispute resolution, and payouts
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively with a team and suggest improvements to various processes
• Detail oriented and able to effectively organize and manage multiple responsibilities
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, databases, etc.)
• Ability and willingness to contribute to the high functioning of the Finance Team
• High degree of discretion and excellent judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal and business communication skills, both written and verbal and strict adherence to confidentiality.
• Sensitivity to homeless people and the issues of homelessness and recovery, and ability to work with people from diverse educational and personal backgrounds

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Ability to manage and build a team
• Ability to clearly articulate program goals and develop tools and metrics for staff to achieve those goals
• Excellent organizational, communication, and planning skills
• Can manage multiple deadlines efficiently and simultaneously
• Solid team leader who is able to work well collaboratively on projects and under pressure
• Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally responsive services and work effectively in cross-cultural situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Basic computer knowledge, MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel required; some Salesforce knowledge a plus
• Flexibility required regarding scheduling and prioritizing of tasks
• Ability to utilize critical thinking skills in decision-making situations, good organizational and record-keeping skills, and good independent judgment

Why work for Brilliant Corners?

Financial & Retirement

• Competitive Salary
• Retirement Plan with 5% match
• Employee Referral Bonus

Vacation & Time Off

• Generous Vacation Policy
• Long List of Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time

Health Insurance

• Medical Insurance - 100% Covered
• Dental/Vision/Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account

Professional Support

• Job Training
• Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Program

Family & Parenting

• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Military Leave
• Family Medical Leave

Other Perks + Discounts

• Company Social Events
• Wellness Initiatives
• Gym Membership Discount

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.