Sr. Accounting Manager/Controller Job Details Job Location Sacramento Corporate Office - Sacramento, CA Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Salary Range $90000.00 - $110000.00 Salary/year Travel Percentage Negligible Job Shift Day Job Category Accounting Description Join our team and make a difference in people’s lives! LifeSTEPS his hiring a Sr. Accounting Manager/Controller for the Sacramento, CA area! About the Organization: LifeSTEPS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. The mission of LifeSTEPS is to provide effective educational and supportive services to maximize the strengths of individuals and build resilient communities. Founded in 1996, LifeSTEPS is currently one of the premier social services providers in affordable housing, and is the leading agency and national model of eviction prevention and sustainable housing. LifeSTEPS provides impact to over 100,000 residents residing at over 400 partnered affordable housing communities across the state of California. Our vision is that every person served by LifeSTEPS will be empowered with the skills, resources, and support to maintain stable housing and break the cycle of poverty. Our founders believe that building affordable housing is only the first step. It is also essential to provide meaningful programs that empower people to move forward in their lives. About the Position: We are seeking an experiencedSenior Accounting Manager/Controllerto join our team. This role will support the CFO by overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing accurate and timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining financial stability and providing strategic insights to drive decision-making. Key Responsibilities: + Promote a culture of organizational excellence using LifeSTEPS’ values through the Oz Principles. + Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial transactions. + Prepare financial statements and reports in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). + Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations, including tax filings and financial audits. + Provide support to both the CFO and Accounting Manager with the financial reporting process, including month-end and year-end closings. + Provide support for the annual budgeting and forecasting process, analyzing financial data to inform organizational planning and performance. + Provide support to manage cash flow for operational needs and maintain sufficient funds for business activities. + Provide support with coordinating and managing external audits and financial reviews, ensuring timely and successful completion. + Ensure successful audits with all agencies including external auditing firm, workers compensation, ERISA and other labor and corporate tax related organizations. + Review and approve monthly journals prepared by accounting staff. + Provide oversight and shared ownership with Revenue Cycle and Collections processing to keep metrics in line with organizational goals + Ensure compliance to all contracts, agreements and funding sources. + Provide support for monitoring and assessing financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. + Ensure adherence to donor-restricted funding requirements and provide support to prepare reports for grant compliance. + Provide support for approving Restricted disbursements and Emergency Assistance Application packages. + Partner with CFO to evaluate financial impact of new programs, strategic initiatives, and regulatory changes. + Lead, mentor and develop Accounting Manager to enhance team performance Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field + Fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in an accounting department setting + Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting regulations + Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide strategic recommendations. + Proficiency in accounting software, financial management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). + Five (5) years of experience in a supervisory role + An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the degree + Experience working in a non-profit setting preferred Are you ready to make a difference, stand behind and support individuals and families so they achieve their goals and become empowered to move forward in their lives? Apply today!!! Please Note LifeSTEPS values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Diversity at LifeSTEPS means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, age or covered veteran status. Please provide us with notice if you will require accommodations during the interview process. #Leadership