Accounting Supervisor

Location: San Francisco

Salary: $80,000 to $85,000

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 develop, own, and manage multi-family supportive housing and licensed residential care homes. We 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 effecting profound change and who have fun doing it.

Position Summary

This position requires professional level accounting work in the areas of accounting, financial transactions, and financial contract administration; examines, analyzes, maintains, reconciles and verifies complex financial records; prepares mandated state, federal and county financial reports. Primary responsibilities require the ongoing monitoring of corporate fund statements for erroneous issues and resolution of accounting problems/errors, preparation of timely invoices for disbursement of grant/contract funds; support budget production for corporate and grants & contracts; and functioning as liaison internally as well as externally for all corporate cost centers.

The Accounting Supervisor will report directly to the Controller and will work closely with a team of accountants. This position will be supervising a Staff Accountant. The candidate is required to maintain a collaborative working relationship with Brilliant Corners Managers and other related personnel. Successful performance of the work requires considerable knowledge of accounting principles as well as GAAP and the ability to exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable accounting staff

• Responsible for corporate monthly close of all corporate cost centers, ensuring that internal and external monthly reporting is timely and accurate
• Responsible for financial administration of program-based monthly, quarterly, and annual billing and reporting
• Responsible for financial administration of concurrent funding both public and private with various payment methods, compliance and reporting requirements and deadlines
• Extract accounting data to facilitate the timely billing and collection of receivables, verifying compliance and accuracy.
• Assist in the financial closeout process of completed projects and ensure that all pending financial issues are resolved, and necessary information is provided.
• Prepare reporting on restricted & unrestricted funds for departments, and for management to track the availably and utilization of funds.
• Prepare funder invoicing, address funder inquiries, and perform funder invoice analysis.
• Support accounts receivable efforts including recording invoicing, deposits, donations, AR aging, write-offs, collection efforts, and cash projections.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and perform general ledger reclasses.
• Cross train with Payroll, Properties and staff accountants to support as needed.
• Other duties as by the Controller.

Professional Experience

• Thorough understanding of GAAP requirements.

• Analytical and detail oriented yet able to look at the whole picture to meet deadlines.

• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities and function independently and as a team member.

• High degree of discretion and excellent judgment.

• Excellent interpersonal and business communication skills, both written and verbal and strict adherence to confidentiality.

• Understanding of concepts, principles and practices of funding agency relations and compliance requirements as well as donor expectations regarding gift stewardship.

• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, databases, etc.).
• Ability and willingness to contribute to the high functioning of the Finance Team.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or three years full cycle non-profit fund accounting experience, preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical publications, government contracts, leases, regulatory documents, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to write reports that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, boards of directors, and public groups.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as interest, proportions, percentages, and area. Ability to apply basic math and geometry concepts to practical situations. Facility with Microsoft Excel and ability to use a financial calculator.

• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical, diagram, and written form and to deal with multiple abstract and concrete variables.

Core Competencies

• Problem Solving: Uses critical thinking to creatively investigate issues from diverse perspectives. Make evidence-based recommendations addressing short and long-term needs

• Managing & Measuring Work: Sets clear objectives, monitors progress and provides feedback to ensure accuracy and quality. Assigns responsibilities clearly and employs strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and solutions

• Functional/Technical Skills: Possesses the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

Organizational Values

• Humanity: Putting people first: We are committed to meeting people where they’re at, honoring their dignity, diversity, and experience.

• Community: Building a better future: Sustainable housing solutions are fostered through partnership, collaboration, and human connection.

• Ingenuity: Innovating for transformation: Systems-change requires relentless determination, thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo.

Physical Requirements

Candidates should have physical mobility for tasks such as standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, and walking on uneven surfaces. They should be capable of performing stationary tasks like sitting for up to 6 to 8 hours a day.  Additionally, candidates should be able to lift, carry, push, pull light to moderate weights up to 15 pounds safely. Requires mental acuity for analytical reasoning and document interpretation.

Salary range for this position is $80,000 to $85,0000 annually. This position is being offered at $80,000 to $85,000 annually.

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. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (With 5% Match)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary and AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Hybrid Work