Glide
Controller
Glide, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
About Glide
GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice, dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives. Through its integrated comprehensive services, advocacy initiatives, and inclusive community, GLIDE empowers individuals, families, and children to achieve stability and to thrive. GLIDE is on the forefront of addressing some of society’s most pressing issues, including poverty, housing and homelessness, and racial and social justice. GLIDE’s mission is to create a radically inclusive, just, and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalization.
Position Summary
The Controller reports to the Chief Financial Officer, works collaboratively with the Senior Director of Finance and directs all accounting for GLIDE Foundation and affiliates. The Controller leads all day-to-day business operations of $33 million budget and supervises a team of 3 including functional responsibility over accounting, invoice management, expense reports and payments, payroll, and benefits accounting, revenue recognition, billing entries and cash receipt postings. The Controller works closely with program leaders and their business unit managers, not only to educate regarding finance and accounting procedures but also to explore how the accounting function can support program operations.
The Controller ensures that GLIDE has the relevant systems and procedures in place to support effective program implementation and day-one ready during audits. Partnering with the Sr. Director of Finance to enhance and better integrate accounting, finance, HR, facilities and IT functions with programmatic deliverables.
Accounting and Business Operations
Supervises and provides leadership to the accounting team. Manages all business operations activities, including disbursements and payables, cash receipts, AR-billing and collections, general ledger, and fixed assets. Ensures compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements. Implements internal controls to safeguard assets, deter and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse, mitigating risks. Analyzes balance sheet accounts, fundraising revenue, and expenses monthly prior to month-end closing, due the 10th. Conducts monthly A&G allocation based on reasonable and equitable estimates developed by the CFO and year-end true-up. Reconciles payroll taxes liabilities, withholdings, benefits, and wages. Leads the annual financial, government contracts, and single audit. Assists and supports GLIDE’s senior leadership in the annual budget planning. Implements approved budget plans, compares to actual results to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate. Records and accounts for investment activities provided by the senior director. Maintains fixed assets register and observes annual physical inventory of movable property and equipment. Maintains integrity and validity of all business and accounting records for audit and in compliance with records retention policies. Analyzes financial data; monitors progress, changes, and trends, keeping the executive officers (CFO and CEO) abreast of any adverse trends. Prepares weekly cash report to CFO and monthly cash report due the 5th of the month following. Contracts, Billing and Collections
Ensures compliance with grant requirements and financial reporting. Directs all grants accounting and compliance with grant spending and allowable cost principles. Ensures that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant/fund cycle. Collaborates with program budget managers to assess the financial efficacy of program operations and establish accounting, fiscal, and administrative systems to support program operations. Performs timely and accurate monthly billing entries and provides aging report to CFO and Senior Director. Supports contract audits—federal, state, city—and desk reviews. Other duties can be assigned, and the duties and responsibilities of the job are subject to change without notice. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; a master's degree or CPA is highly preferred. A minimum of 5 years in a senior accountant level role or as a manager in nonprofit social services, or 5-7 years in audit or government entities. Excellent guided knowledge and adherence to generally accepted accounting principles, government accounting standards, and cost principles allowed in government contractual obligations. Experience with the City of San Francisco, CA Department of Education, and federal contractual obligations and reporting requirements. Excellent financial analysis and reporting skills with experience in nonprofit standards. Proficiency in financial software, preferably Sage Intacct or MIP, Concur invoice management, Workday Adaptive Financial Insights, and Microsoft Office Suite. Excel master level proficiency. $125,000 - $150,000 a year
At GLIDE, we ensure competitive and fair compensation by utilizing data from seven comprehensive pay surveys, including Gallagher, and analyzing over 450 nonprofits in our sector. Our pay structure considers location, organization type, and market trends to attract and retain top talent.
Work Environment:
GLIDE’s buildings are in the Tenderloin neighborhood. GLIDE maintains an "open door" policy for the community and its clients, who frequently enter and leave the building. Physical Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Ability to work on a computer and see details of objects at close range. Ability to hear within normal range, and communicate effectively (in person, telephone or Zoom). Finger dexterity and the ability to use all standard office equipment. Sit or stand comfortably; and the ability to navigate throughout office spaces (via elevator or stairs). GLIDE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. People of color, differently abled people and LGBT persons are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Supervises and provides leadership to the accounting team. Manages all business operations activities, including disbursements and payables, cash receipts, AR-billing and collections, general ledger, and fixed assets. Ensures compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements. Implements internal controls to safeguard assets, deter and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse, mitigating risks. Analyzes balance sheet accounts, fundraising revenue, and expenses monthly prior to month-end closing, due the 10th. Conducts monthly A&G allocation based on reasonable and equitable estimates developed by the CFO and year-end true-up. Reconciles payroll taxes liabilities, withholdings, benefits, and wages. Leads the annual financial, government contracts, and single audit. Assists and supports GLIDE’s senior leadership in the annual budget planning. Implements approved budget plans, compares to actual results to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate. Records and accounts for investment activities provided by the senior director. Maintains fixed assets register and observes annual physical inventory of movable property and equipment. Maintains integrity and validity of all business and accounting records for audit and in compliance with records retention policies. Analyzes financial data; monitors progress, changes, and trends, keeping the executive officers (CFO and CEO) abreast of any adverse trends. Prepares weekly cash report to CFO and monthly cash report due the 5th of the month following. Contracts, Billing and Collections
Ensures compliance with grant requirements and financial reporting. Directs all grants accounting and compliance with grant spending and allowable cost principles. Ensures that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant/fund cycle. Collaborates with program budget managers to assess the financial efficacy of program operations and establish accounting, fiscal, and administrative systems to support program operations. Performs timely and accurate monthly billing entries and provides aging report to CFO and Senior Director. Supports contract audits—federal, state, city—and desk reviews. Other duties can be assigned, and the duties and responsibilities of the job are subject to change without notice. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; a master's degree or CPA is highly preferred. A minimum of 5 years in a senior accountant level role or as a manager in nonprofit social services, or 5-7 years in audit or government entities. Excellent guided knowledge and adherence to generally accepted accounting principles, government accounting standards, and cost principles allowed in government contractual obligations. Experience with the City of San Francisco, CA Department of Education, and federal contractual obligations and reporting requirements. Excellent financial analysis and reporting skills with experience in nonprofit standards. Proficiency in financial software, preferably Sage Intacct or MIP, Concur invoice management, Workday Adaptive Financial Insights, and Microsoft Office Suite. Excel master level proficiency. $125,000 - $150,000 a year
At GLIDE, we ensure competitive and fair compensation by utilizing data from seven comprehensive pay surveys, including Gallagher, and analyzing over 450 nonprofits in our sector. Our pay structure considers location, organization type, and market trends to attract and retain top talent.
Work Environment:
GLIDE’s buildings are in the Tenderloin neighborhood. GLIDE maintains an "open door" policy for the community and its clients, who frequently enter and leave the building. Physical Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Ability to work on a computer and see details of objects at close range. Ability to hear within normal range, and communicate effectively (in person, telephone or Zoom). Finger dexterity and the ability to use all standard office equipment. Sit or stand comfortably; and the ability to navigate throughout office spaces (via elevator or stairs). GLIDE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. People of color, differently abled people and LGBT persons are strongly encouraged to apply.
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