Vice President Controller

The role

The Vice President Controller manages the organization's accounting department, including corporate, development, property, resident services, and treasury functions. This role implements accounting standards, ensures regulatory compliance, and prepares financial reports for management and the Board of Directors.

What you will do

• Directs activities for safekeeping, control, and accounting for assets and securities
• Coordinates the organization's financial affairs according to principles and regulations
• Oversees all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems
• Ensures compliance with US GAAP, regulatory requirements, and MidPen standards
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures for financial recordkeeping and reporting
• Directs timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and consolidated financial close processes
• Maintains inter-entity reconciliation and related financial recordkeeping processes
• Reviews financial plans vs. actual results to identify and correct variances
• Leads all audit and tax preparation activities and manages auditor and vendor relationships
• Supports the CFO in engaging the Board and committees on audit, tax, and financial results

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in accounting from an accredited university and 10 years of progressive accounting responsibility or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Significant accounting leadership experience as a Controller or Senior Accounting Officer
• Excellent oral, written, and communication skills
• Ability to clearly and effectively present information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management
• Advanced knowledge Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word
• Strong leadership and management skills with previous experience managing people, delegating workload, and providing direction/corrections
• Ability to select, motivate, retain, coach, and develop a high-performing team
• Valid California Driver’s License, proof of current auto insurance, and reliable transportation
• Commitment to the Mission and Values of MidPen Services and MidPen Housing
• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks
• Frequently sitting
• Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 15

Nice to have

• Experience within affordable housing/real estate industry
• Certified Public Accounting (CPA) certification

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Investment
• Employee Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commuter Benefits
• EAP Program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• Wellness Days

About the company

MidPen develops affordable housing, provides professional property management, and coordinates onsite support programs. They are active in 12 Northern California counties.