Full-Time Vice President of Accounting
Job Description
Vice President of Accounting
San Diego LGBT Community Center
San Diego, CA
About The San Diego LGBT Community Center (The Center)
Established as a community non-profit in 1972, the mission of The Center is to enhance and sustain the health and well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, nonbinary, immigrant, and HIV communities for the betterment of our entire San Diego region. Our vision is to create a Center and Center culture where every person feels and knows that they are welcomed, valued, and supported.
As the beacon for our regional LGBTQ community, we actively recommit to being
a more vibrant, bold, innovative, safe, and modern center each day than the day before. The Center provides advocacy and critical health and social support services to support our community members through all stages of life, focusing on our deeply held values of equity, social justice, and client-centered, trauma-informed care.
The San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center, Inc., (d.b.a., The Center) is one of the largest and most vibrant LGBTQ community centers in the nation with eight sites across San Diego County. Functioning as the San Diego LGBTQ community’s anchor organization, The Center is led by a 12-member Board of Directors, employs 115 paid staff, and utilizes more than 1,200 community volunteers to achieve its twin goals of promoting LGBTQ health/wellness and human rights. The Center is mission-driven to provide targeted programs and services to the full diversity of San Diego’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, nonbinary, immigrant, and HIV communities for the betterment of our entire San Diego region. The Center provides more than 80,000 direct service visits annually and through its events, activities, and advocacy, touches the lives of thousands more.
The Center is a leader in working toward solving San Diego’s housing crisis, especially as it affects our LGBTQ community. In the last few years, The Center has expanded our housing programs and resources from one program – the Sunburst Youth Housing Project, a 23-unit building specifically for youth experiencing homelessness – to a continuum of services. These programs include North Park Senior Apartments, in partnership with Community Housing Works; Karibu, a permanent supportive housing program for individuals, couples, and families; LGBTQ Safe S.T.A.Y., an overnight emergency housing program for transitional age youth; a Host Home program; a Family Reunification program; Rental Assistance and Homelessness Prevention & Diversion services; and Project Compassion, an action-based program that provides direct supportive resources for those experiencing homelessness.
Through advocacy, civic engagement, and coalition building, The Center works to promote LGBTQ health and wellness, fight anti-Black racism, and advance human rights by amplifying the voices of families and community members who remain most marginalized— low-income residents, communities of color, immigrants, and refugees. A core value of The Center is that the health and wellness of our community cannot thrive without strong advocacy and community power.
San Diego LGBT Community Center is a tax-exempt, 501(c)3 public charity with approximately $33 million in assets and an annual revenue of $15 million.
Learn more about San Diego LGBT Community Center at https://thecentersd.org
The Opportunity
Through a strategic expansion in contracts-driven funding, The San Diego LGBT Community Center has experienced exponential growth in the last five years. As such, we are looking for a highly disciplined and capable leader to build upon the organization’s success in meeting the current needs and responding to the emerging needs of San Diego’s LGBTQ+ community.
The Vice President of Accounting will be highly skilled in change management and will bring a track record of managing accounting practices in high-growth and complex organizations with
an eye on risk management and compliance. This leader will bring a high degree of emotional intelligence and the ability to engage and work collaboratively and effectively with senior leaders, staff, Board, funders, program leaders, and external partners.
The San Diego LGBT Community Center (The Center) is searching for a dynamic and purpose-driven accounting professional to help us grow strategically and operationally. This position reports to the Deputy CEO and has full access to The Center’s fractional CFO through BDO Partners.
The VP of Accounting is responsible for developing, leading, and coordinating the day-to-day financial operations of The Center, including the fiscal close processes, annual financial auditing processes, the development of the annual budget, maintaining and operationalizing comprehensive controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the organization’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting standards, including GAAP accounting.
Responsibilities also include the training and managing of staff, as well as acting as a financial resource for persons and/or departments performing related functions over all internal and external financial activities of The Center. The Vice President of Accounting will also be charged with developing and implementing more sophisticated accounting systems and policies & procedures.
This position also includes responsibilities for managing a newer, diverse staff and requires an individual who is strategic, tactical, and inspirational toward optimizing engagement and job performance.
Key Responsibilities
REPORTING, AUDIT, AND COMPLIANCE
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators for core operational functions and ensure performance meets established targets, or opportunities for improvement are identified and implemented.
• Oversee all accounting operational and financial reporting functions including preparation of books and journals of original entry; account analysis including reconciliation of accounts.
• Prepare all internal and external financial reports and analysis in a timely and accurate manner;
• Maintain and oversee the data processing system; monitor control policies and procedures for financial and related operating functions, while also providing recommendations for improvements;
• Implement, maintain, and monitor financial and administrative controls necessary to safeguard all assets and to ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
• Serve as the primary contact with the Center’s outside auditors (that includes an agency audit and single audit) and tax advisors (BDO – they are an outside accounting firm that is doing a one-off assessment);
• Attend meetings and present reports and updates to the Audit Committee, Finance Committee, and Investment Committees of the Board;
• Maximize financial systems functionality to implement efficiencies and enhancements that would benefit the institution; create an environment of continuous improvement, leveraging technology and process improvements to develop best practices in financial operations.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
• Understanding generally accepted accounting principles, advanced financial and accounting concepts, financial metrics relating to The Center’s overall health, and ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret financial statements and related information.
• Oversight of accounting and financial activities, including establishing and maintaining The Center’s accounting systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls to improve operations and alignment with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Monitor financial performance against budget. Analyze and investigate budget variances in collaboration with budget managers. Improve internal financial reporting and provide training to assist budget managers with budgeting/fiscal responsibilities.
• Oversee the management of all government contracts to ensure administrative and program compliance and maximize revenue.
• Review and approve financial transactions (e.g., payables, general ledger entries, etc.) for accuracy and proper recording.
• Collaborate with revenue-generating departments by providing analysis and guidance for revenue strategies and decision-making. Evaluate trends and metrics to identify problems or opportunities.
• Oversee or prepare analysis of financial trends, dashboards, and other metrics to support the agency operations. Work closely with directors as a fiscal partner and advisor in planning, budgeting, and analyzing the Agency’s operations, such as programs and events.
• Work in partnership with fundraising staff by reviewing ad hoc reports and budgets to ensure financial assumptions are reasonable to support grant submissions to foundations and other funders and prepare financial reports for grantors as requested.
PAYROLL
• Oversee (own) all functions related to the payroll process, including communication/training staff on payroll/timesheet process and allocations and timecard reconciliation.
• Ensure proper deductions/withholdings and distribution of payroll.
• Ensure/maintain compliance in all payroll transactions and activities.
• Oversee (own) the payroll function within our HRIS system.
• Oversee (own) all Payroll policies, practices, and procedures.
BUDGETING
• Manage the preparation of the Agency’s annual operating and program budgets, including collecting and compiling departmental budget requests, work with budget managers, and provide updates and analytical data to the fractional CFO for decision-making during the budget process.
• Manage the development of budget templates, tools, processes, and training for managers.
• Work with fractional CFO and P&C Senior Director to determine personnel factors affecting the operating budget.
• Work with fractional CFO and Facilities Director to determine capital asset needs and funding options.
• Lead on annual budget development, budget variance analysis, and cost accounting.
Candidate Profile
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• CPA certification or equivalent experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years experience working in a mid to large size non-profit organization with a complex financial portfolio.
• Experience with financial accounting related to endowments, gift, and pledge transactions operations is required.
• Strong financial reporting background.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities with experience in hiring, training, coaching, and evaluating staff and addressing performance issues as necessary.
• Strong computer literacy. Experience with Financial Edge financial system is desirable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Must be committed to The Center’s efforts in support of inclusion, diversity, equity, and
belonging.
• Discretion in handling highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Knowledge of the LGBTQ+ community is a strong plus.
The ideal candidate will have the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics:
Passion for Mission
The VP of Accounting will have a passion for the mission of San Diego LGBT Center and a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This leader will have an appreciation for and/or experience working within the LGBTQ+ community and be familiar with issues impacting and relevant to LGBTQ+ people. The VP of Accounting will recognize the essential components of the organization’s programs and why they are imperative to achieving its mission. The VP of Accounting will have a clear understanding of how their role contributes to the vision and mission of The San Diego LGBT Center and will be an individual of unquestionable ethics and integrity.
Accounting Expertise
The VP of Accounting must possess significant technical expertise as an accounting professional and business leader, understanding the big picture and being able to dive into the details. This executive must be knowledgeable and familiar with the application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial management, including fund accounting, cash management, risk management, lease accounting, and capital projects. The VP of Accounting will understand uniform guidance requirements as it relates to single audits and have a strong background in contracts, grants, accounting, and compliance requirements.
This leader will ensure the budgeting process is collaborative, transparent, and streamlined. This leader will partner with the fractional CFO in providing timely and accurate financial reports to the CEO and Board. The VP of Accounting will also proactively partner with the CEO and Senior Team on revenue development/grant opportunities to guide strategic decisions. This executive will understand and provide key financial data to support tactical decision-making, along with administering day-to-day finance/accounting functions at a high level. This leader will have knowledge of industry-standard tools and metrics.
Operational Excellence and Change Management
The VP of Accounting will bring a measurable track record in operational excellence, with strong proficiency with systems and technology to streamline workflows, simplify policies and procedures, and eliminate redundancies. This leader will be resourceful, able to set priorities aligned to the mission, problem solve, and help guide appropriate investment in human capital and systems for optimal performance and alignment to present and future organizational needs. An effective change manager, this individual will have an inclusive approach with the ability to gain consensus working with a diverse group of constituents. The leader will cultivate an inclusive and equitable culture of engagement and belonging while gaining consensus working with a diverse group of constituents.
Excellent Communication, Relationship Building, and Collaboration Skills
The VP of Accounting will be a leader who sees the humanity in the day-to-day work of The Center and inspire others to work together to achieve a common purpose. The VP of Accounting will work across all levels of the organization and will be an accessible hands-on partner to help enable solutions while decreasing barriers, and address pressing issues and explore potential opportunities. This effective communicator will provide accurate and timely financial reports to support leadership in decision making around strategic financial priorities throughout the organization.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The compensation for this position begins at $160,000; based on experience and ability to have broad impact early, the salary range could be up to $175,000. Note that the final salary will reflect internal equity and the selected candidate’s individual experiences and qualifications.
Benefits: The CENTER offers a robust benefits package, inclusive of Competitive Pay Scales, 401(k) Retirement Plan (with company match), Flex Time Opportunities, Full Medical, Dental, Vision, and Chiropractic Health Coverage, Out-of-Pocket Optional Coverage for Spouses, Domestic Partners, and Dependent Children, Full-time and Part-Time Schedules, Generous Vacation and Holiday Benefits, Professional Training & Development Experiences, and Opportunities for Promotion & Advancement.
Contact
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The San Diego LGBTQ Community Center is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
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