Job Description

Location: Los Angeles or San Francisco

Salary: $105,000 to $125,000

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.

The Accounting Manager AP/AR is an integral part of our growing Finance team and will report to the Controller. This position will have primary responsibility for managing accounts payable and accounts receivable and supervising a team of Accounting Supervisors. This position will have responsibility for all aspects of the accounts payable and accounts receivable accounting cycles 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the accounting systems, policies and procedures
• Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, rent roll and supervise accounting staff
• Manage 1099s, unclaimed property, subledger aging and bad debt
• Work with accounting team to assist with month end close cycle, journal entry approvals, and property accounting
• Approve bank transactions including payments and transfers
• Analyze and monitor cash flow for several bank accounts and perform cash balance projections
• Field auditing, reporting and budgeting questions from our internal and external stakeholders
• Manage and review audit assignments from our government agency and auditing firm
• Act as liaison with outside auditors and government agencies on contract issues
• Manage and perform other various accounting activities
• Other duties to be assigned
  
  

Requirements

Professional Experience

• 7 to 10 years full cycle multi-entity non-profit fund accounting experience
• 2 to 3 years’ experience supervising accounting staff
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
• Thorough understanding of GAAP
• Experience and proficiency with Intacct, or similar ERPs a plus and MS Office proficiency
• Thorough understanding of financial 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
• Ability to 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
• Strict adherence to confidentiality with high degree of discretion and excellent judgment
• Excellent interpersonal and business communication skills, both written and verbal
• 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 and problem-solving skills
• Sensitivity to the issues of homelessness and recovery, and ability to work with people from diverse educational and personal backgrounds
  

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Identify opportunities to streamline AP/AR processes and improve efficiency in Sage Intacct/NetSuite
• Ability to manage and build a high performing team
• Ability to clearly articulate program goals and develop tools and metrics for staff to achieve those goals.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and planning skills
• Ability to handle system implementations and enhancements
• Can manage multiple deadlines efficiently and simultaneously
• Solid team leader who can 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
• Advanced Computer knowledge, MS Office, required, Salesforce and ERP 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
  

Core Competencies 

• Dealing with Ambiguity: Remains productive and effective in uncertain, rapidly changing situations by quickly analyzing information to adapt approach. Demonstrates flexibility, composure and good judgment despite challenges 
• Building Effective Teams: Builds cohesive, high-performing teams through collaboration, positive culture, coaching, cross-functional work, and recognition of successes 
• Priority Setting: Focuses on highest impact priorities advancing strategic objectives. Aligns resources, eliminates roadblocks, and provides direction through a compelling vision 
• Managing through SystemsDesigns and implements systems, processes and infrastructures enabling effective execution, oversight, empowerment and accountability. Drives results through indirect influence and continuous improvement 

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 $105,000 - $125,000 annually. This position is being offered at $105,000 - $125,000 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. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Benefits

• 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