Vice President Controller
$250k - $275k/yr
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Foster City, CA, USA
In Person
AccountingFinancial Accounting
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's or master's degree in accounting from an accredited university and 10 years of progressive accounting responsibility, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Significant accounting leadership experience as a Controller or Senior Accounting Officer.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to clearly and effectively present information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word.
- Strong leadership and management skills, including previous experience managing people, delegating workload, and providing direction and corrections as necessary.
- Ability to select, motivate, retain, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
- A valid California driver's license, proof of current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
- Commitment to the mission and values of MidPen Services and MidPen Housing.
- Ability to constantly perform desk-based computer tasks; frequently sit; occasionally stand and walk, reach or work above the shoulders, perform fine manipulation and forceful grasping, use a telephone, sort or file paperwork or parts, and lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 15 pounds; and rarely twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, or crawl.
Responsibilities
- Direct activities concerned with the safekeeping, control, and accounting for assets and securities.
- Direct and coordinate the organization's financial affairs according to financial principles and regulations.
- Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards, including financial reporting obligations.
- Develop and maintain financial recordkeeping and reporting policies and procedures, accounting internal controls, and safeguards.
- Direct the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and consolidated financial close processes.
- Maintain inter-entity reconciliation and related financial recordkeeping processes to ensure compliance with accounting and control systems.
- Review financial plans against actual results to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate.
- Lead audit and tax preparation activities and manage relationships with auditors and outsourced vendors.
- Support the CFO in engaging the Board and its Audit and Finance committees on audit, tax, and financial results.
- Oversee treasury and cash reporting, and track the performance of invested assets in line with policies and guidelines.
- Administer implementation of new accounting technology.
- Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team; leverage team strengths and clarify roles and responsibilities.
- Develop and implement training programs and promote a positive, communicative, and supportive work environment.
- Directly supervise treasury, the Development Assistant Controller, and the Property Assistant Controller.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience within the affordable housing or real estate industry.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
About the company
MidPen Housing develops, owns, and manages affordable housing communities in Northern California. As a national non-profit, it has built over 100 communities and 7,500 homes for low-income families, seniors, and people with special needs. Its housing projects are designed and managed to provide safe, affordable places where residents can live, thrive, and participate in their communities. The company finances and oversees the construction and long-term operation of these properties, ensuring quality buildings and supportive management. What sets MidPen apart is its mission-driven approach, long track record (40 years), and recognition for its award-winning developments, highlighting a sustained focus on social impact rather than profit. Its goal is to expand access to safe, affordable housing so that residents can improve other areas of their lives and contribute to their communities.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Foster City, California
Founded
1970
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 10, 2026 shows 71 Coastal San Mateo homes under construction, sustaining growth.
- MidPen secured financing for 52 Capitola units on September 12, 2026, signaling active demand.
- Union City's Lazuli Landing framed in May 2026 supports 81 affordable homes through major lenders.
What critics are saying
- Watsonville Metro depends on 2027 tax credits and 2028 completion; financing slippage stalls returns.
- 555 Kelly Avenue faces referendum pressure in 2026, threatening approvals and delaying pipeline delivery.
- MidPen's model relies on California subsidies, making HCD policy changes an existential pipeline risk.
What makes MidPen Housing unique
- MidPen pairs affordable housing with on-site services across 142 Northern California properties in 2026.
- Jessie Street Terrace opened September 4, 2026 with veterans and homelessness-focused supportive housing.
- MidPen secured 2026 financing for Watsonville Metro, proving repeatable public-private execution.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Investment
- Employee Education Reimbursement Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commuter Benefits
- EAP Program
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Time Off