Controller, Corporate Accounting & Finance in San Luis Obispo, California at Peoples Self-Help Housing

People's Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is seeking an experienced Controller of Corporate Accounting and Finance who is passionate about combining financial leadership with organizational impact. This role oversees all corporate accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective cash management, and compliance across grants, programs, and development projects.

As a key leader within the finance team, the controller will supervise staff, guide budgeting and audit processes, and partner with executive leadership to ensure resources are managed responsibly and strategically in support of PSHH’s mission.

With a mission to build affordable homes with site-based services that offer opportunities to change lives and strengthen communities, People's Self-Help Housing is the longest-serving nonprofit developer on California’s Central Coast. We serve low-income working families, farmworkers, seniors, and veterans and provide welcoming environments for those living with disabilities and for the formerly homeless. Along with building and managing beautiful and accessible neighborhoods in San Luis, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, we offer a broad array of programs to promote health, education, and connections to community-based resources.

This role is a full-time position (40 hours per week, 5 days per week).

Salary DOE, with a very competitive benefit package including

• Employer-paid medical/dental/vision, LTD/STD
• Pension Plan (% salary matching contribution each year
• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time
• Employer investment in professional education and employee wellness
• An excellent supportive staff and work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise accounting staff.
• Manage and maintain accounting department policies and procedures.
• Oversee all corporate bank accounts, including the transfer of funds between bank accounts, approving of check requests, and signing of check requests and checks.
• Manage Construction: Draw the process and ensure that you complete all current project draws and funding accurately and on time.
• Manage the corporate budget process, including the entering of budget data for the corporation, land projects, rental properties, and grants/contracts.
• Manage and maintain adequate reporting schedules to track budget variances and report all material variances to the director of accounting.
• Manage and maintain an accurate chart of accounts and general ledger for all grants, programs, development projects, departments, and related entities.
• Manage and maintain accurate cash accounts for all related entities and construction activities.
• Review and approve the payroll register, payroll fringe, vacation, SUI, and FICA worksheets. Supervise the preparation of W-2’s and 1099’s for the corporation and rental properties.
• Ensure financial statements for all entities are produced timely and accurately.
• Ensure all compliance reporting related to the Corporate financial reports are produced timely and accurately
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly cash flow report to the CFO.
• Monitor and manage weekly and monthly cash flow to ensure cash accounts are adequately funded.
• Monitor and analyze indirect costs and prepare an indirect cost proposal.
• In conjunction with the CFO and Director of Accounting & Finance, supervise and maintain adequate internal control systems and procedures for the corporate accounting department.
• Maintain understanding of current fiscal regulations of applicable federal, state, and local programs and prepare required reports for submittal to appropriate agencies.
• Review and evaluate accounting software systems and make recommendations for updating the corporate systems.
• Provide coordination for annual corporate audits, including selection of auditors, preparation for audits, and assistance as needed to the auditors during audits.
• Prepare and ensure all tax returns are filed timely, including payments to FTB and charitable trust registration, and process them.
• Coordinate/assist with renewal of insurance policies annually.
• In conjunction with the CFO and Director of Accounting & Finance, manage corporate funds to maximize leveraging and earnings.
• Utilize a computer to perform the above duties as required by fiscal department systems.
• As directed, attend various corporate meetings, including the Board of Directors’, Finance Committee, and annual meetings.
• Attend appropriate seminars and other training sessions for the purpose of updating knowledge of accounting systems.

Skill & Knowledge Requirements

• Ability to analyze data with successful results.
• Familiarity with Federal GAAP accounting principles.
• Familiarity with non-profit and cost accounting.
• Ability to work effectively as a representative of PSHHC and the executive director to government agencies and the general public.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to get along with fellow workers.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of five years of management experience in a comparable environment.
• Experience in and general knowledge of personal computers with a high level of proficiency using Excel, Word, MAS90, or equivalent accounting software.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor degree in business or accounting.

License/Certification Requirements

• CPA license preferred.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license, automobile liability insurance, and have access to a reliable vehicle.