Financial Controller
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT & DESCRIPTION
Sacred Heart Community Service (SHCS), located in San José, CA, is looking for an experienced and highly organized Financial Controller. This individual must be a self-starter, well organized and detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills. They must have the ability to work flexibly and independently. The ideal candidate must be equally committed to our vision of a community united to ensure every child and adult is free from poverty, an approach of driving policy change through transformational leadership development and developing programs through an anti-racism and anti-oppression worldview. For nearly 60 years, SHCS has been one of the leading institutions addressing poverty in Santa Clara County through a strategy that combines addressing the consequences of poverty through impactful programs while building power with people to push for systemic change.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Financial Controller oversees the organization’s accounting functions, managing staff, and performing hands-on tasks. Responsibilities include ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation of accounts, reviewing journal entries, and proper billing of grants from governments and foundations. The role involves advising senior leadership on complex accounting matters, overseeing the financial statement audit, and preparing GAAP-compliant financial statements. Additionally, the Financial Controller will evaluate and improve processes, implement new systems, and provide related training. Knowledge of federal contracting and experience with ERP system implementations are highly desirable.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
General Accounting (80-85%)
? Lead the monthly accounting cycle through financial statements.
? Review of monthly reconciliations of all accounts on the trial balance.
? Lead for the annual audit through management of the relationships, preparation/review of auditor requested schedules, as well as adherence to agreed upon timelines.
? Preparation of the Annual Financial Statements to be audited by the Independent CPA firm.
? Oversight of top level federal and local contract administration including coordinating the setup, monitoring, and billing of the contracts.
? Special Projects as needed.
Other (15-20%)
? Supports continuous learning, evaluation, and improvement of the individuals on the Finance team.
? Supports the planning of and participates in agency-wide programs, events, and outreach efforts.
? Supports the planning of and attends staff meetings, retreats, and other team and agency events.
? Provides support and executes other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENT:
? 12 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial role.
? Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems, with experience in implementation.
? Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
? Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
? Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to meet deadlines.
? Hands on experience in managing financial audits and preparing audit related documentation.
? Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop staff.
? Ability to multi-task and shift priorities in a fast-paced environment.
? Strong commitment to our vision of a community united to ensure that every child and adult is free from poverty.
? Flexible, compassionate, and supportive attitude.
? Strong verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
? Excellent computer skills including competence using Microsoft Office – with a particular emphasis on Excel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENT:
? Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline.
? CPA license and/or Master’s degree preferred.
? Experience in nonprofit or government accounting is highly desirable.
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REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
The Financial Controller reports to the Senior Director of Finance Operations.
is exempt, full-time and
COMPENSATION:
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Pay is commensurate with experience and is between $120,000 - $125,000 annually. Benefits include fully paid medical insurance for employees and majority paid medical insurance for qualified dependents, dental insurance, vision insurance, 12 paid holidays, 10 paid sick days per year, paid vacation starting at 10 days per year, additional wellness benefits, basic life and long-term disability insurance, professional development and more.
Sacred Heart Community Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. SHCS is committed to building a team of people of diverse ethnic, cultural, and experiential backgrounds. It is the policy of Sacred Heart Community Service to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, medical condition or genetic information, veteran status, national origin, disability, marital or other protected status. SHCS will conform to the spirit, as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
We especially encourage members of historically underrepresented and marginalized communities, people of color, women, people living with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ people to apply.
