Consultants: Sr. Accountant, Controller, Manager - Per Diem

Join Financial Administrative Support Services (FASS), a Leading Bay Area Nonprofit Accounting and Finance Organization

FASS is a dynamic and mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering nonprofits to focus on their core missions. By providing comprehensive accounting, finance, and strategic services, we enable nonprofits to achieve financial efficiency and sustainability.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Consultant to join our team on a per diem basis. As a consultant, you will play an important role in providing accounting and finance support to our nonprofit clients.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of a member of the FASS leadership team, this position supports nonprofit consulting client engagements.  The ideal candidate will have had past successful roles as Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or Controller.  The Consultant role is a hands on individual, with strong technical, analytical and attention to detail ability.  The position applies principles of accounting and financial analysis in order to clean up accounting systems; reconcile general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries, prepare balance sheet schedules, prepare financial statements, provide payroll and billing / grant billing functions, develop budgets, financial and variance analysis, audit support, and perform other consulting duties as required.  The position applies principles of accounting and financial analysis in order to clean up accounting systems; reconcile general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries, prepare balance sheet schedules, prepare financial statements, provide payroll and billing / grant billing functions, develop budgets, financial and variance analysis, audit support, and perform other consulting duties as required.

The position works directly with clients, often at client sites, to resolve accounting problems; assist with accounts payable, payroll, billing, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and/or reporting; fill temporary vacancies in client's accounting or finance department; review/update policies and procedures, and other duties as assigned.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support clients as a contract CFO or other senior Accounting & Finance roles
• Develop and implement financial strategies, multi-year models and budgets
• Conduct financial analysis and reporting
• Provide expert advice on accounting and finance matters
• Assist with audits and regulatory compliance
• Hands on, attention to detail and can-do attitude
• Mentor and train junior staff

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide excellent customer service to clients and respond to client inquiries timely.
• May prepare annual operating budgets and financial analysis for clients including feasibility studies, financial models, grant related reports and other requests, as needed.
• Ability to access client needs and make actionable recommendations to solve client pain points.
• Ability to step in when needed to perform complex reconciliations, journal entries, or bank reconciliations
• May develop, analyze, and interpret statistical and accounting information to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, make or buy decisions and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization affected.
• May evaluate existing procedures and makes recommendations for reducing time and cost of operations.
• May train clients in budget development and/or assist them in understanding their financial statements.
• May prepare client financial statements including Statements of Activities, Financial Position and Cash Flows, and dashboards along with complete financial reporting package as tailored for each client.
• May make presentations to client staff and Boards of Trustees as necessary.
• May analyze actual to budget variances and resolve and / or explain the variances.
• May assist clients in understanding their financial statements.
• May configure accounting software and set up new clients.
• Contribute to the annual staff evaluations for co-workers who work on your clients.
• Follow FASS and Clients' policies, procedures, and internal controls, including the protection and confidentiality of client data.
• Keep the FASS leadership team informed on the status of the financial condition and other operations of the clients.
• May supervise other professional and technical personnel in the performance of duties such as processing payroll, fixed assets, accounts payable, miscellaneous billing, general ledger functions and reconciliations, grant reporting, bank reconciliations and other financial or accounting functions
• May support annual reviews, audits, and tax return preparation by providing relevant schedules and supporting documents from the accounting records.
• Process accounting and financial information in accordance with internal control processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or closely related field.
• Minimum ten years of accounting & finance experience; ability to resolve complex accounting problems and prepare financial analysis.
• Experience managing audits and interfacing with auditors.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

• Bachelor degree in Accounting.
• CPA license.
• Non-profit experience, either on staff or as a board member.
   
   

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY

• In-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, especially those that apply to nonprofit organizations.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting, budgeting and financial analysis techniques.
• High level of customer service orientation and ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels both orally and in writing.
• Analytical skills required to assist in the development and maintenance of the accounting and finance related tasks.
• Ability to effectively give financial presentations preferred.
• Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Excel and Word. Ability to efficiently and effectively utilize a variety of different accounting software programs.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to complete tasks by deadlines.
• Utmost attention to accuracy and detail.
• Enthusiasm to learn and work as a part of a team.
• Due to the confidential nature of our work, must be able to maintain confidential information and exhibit a high level of professional integrity, meet professional standards and exercise good judgment at all times.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultures, ages and economic backgrounds in a culturally competent and sensitive manner.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Google products.
• Self-motivated and demonstrated critical thinking skill.
• Demonstrated strong teamwork and people skills, with ability to develop productive relationships
• Ability to model and communicate the mission of The Health Trust and support a culture of empowerment and team support.
• Ability to work independently.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperature.
• Local travel required.
• Employment background screening required.
• Car available for daily use with valid driver’s license and automobile insurance as required by the State of California.
   
   

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to a member of the Leadership Team.

Financial Administrative Support Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or expression, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions),  exercising the right to family care and medical leave, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.  While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management may revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.