Controller

The Caritas Corporation was established in 1996, as a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) Public Benefit Corporation that builds and owns affordable housing communities in California and Oregon. Our portfolio has almost 4,500 residents living in our 31 mobile home parks and 2 apartment buildings. Caritas, as a nonprofit, unites people with a purpose to preserve affordable communities that uplift and empower our residents.

We offer a stable work environment, personable atmosphere, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401k. To learn more about our company, please visit (caritascorp.org).

The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $85,000 per year.

Job Overview:

You will play a crucial role in the overall financial management for the organizations $30+ million in revenue and $400+ million in assets. You will work in close collaboration with our Chief Financial Officer, accounting staff and third-party property management team. This position will have an integral part in building and managing effective and streamlined systems to support the financial functions of the organization, including fund accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial analysis, budgets, reporting, and audit support.

Passive Qualities

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity and professional maturity with ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement.
• Ability to be discreet, diplomatic, dependable, and trustworthy; to prioritize and communicate well. You must be able to work within company policies, as well as take initiative.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of all financials, ledgers, and reporting; manage and execute basic accounting procedures related to payables and receivables, quarterly compliance reports, annual filings, etc.
• Tracking of portfolio insurance worksheets, licensing, and SharePoint filing.
• Manage portfolio computer inventory and administrator of MS365 and SharePoint.
• Compile and review various accounting ledger reports for accuracy including general ledger reconciliations and year end audit process.
• Manage resident income surveys, analytical data entry, reporting and tracking.
• Bank reconciliation monthly adjustments.
• Provide oversight for rent statement, monthly resident ledger adjustments, resident move in/move out process, posting/coding invoices in AvidXchange software, and accounts payable payment process.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a fundamental understanding of all aspects of accounting and be proficient in computerized accounting systems.
• BA/BS in accounting or finance degree
• Minimum 5 years accounting experience
• Experience in managing integrated accounting systems, such as MRI, AvidXchange and PayLease or comparable software systems.
• Proficient in MS365, Microsoft Office products and information technology
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a professional team with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Strong organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skills.
• Full-cycle accounting experience with full-cycle accounting month end close management and financial reporting.