Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Location :
California

Salary : $,000 per year, exempt

Founded in 2004, Brilliant Corners provides innovative housing and housing-related services to California’s most vulnerable individuals, with an emphasis on those transitioning from, or at risk of, homelessness or institutionalization. We develop, own, and manage multi-family supportive housing and licensed residential care homes. We implement a broad array of scattered-site, one-on-one supportive housing, and clinical case management programs through partnerships with developmental services, homeless services, veterans’ services, and health care sectors.

In short, we do good work.

We have offices statewide with a staff of passionate people. While we are growing rapidly, we are also selective:
We’re seeking inspired, talented people who want to be effecting profound change and who have fun doing it.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Controller serves as a key financial leader, overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and strategic financial initiatives. This role ensures financial stability and transparency by managing, budgeting, nonprofit and property accounting, and the design and execution of internal controls, while providing essential financial insights to support organizational growth and decision‑making.

• Ensure timely, accurate, and GAAP‑compliant financial reporting across all entities.
• Lead monthly and annual financial close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.
• Conduct variance analysis, financial modeling, and scenario planning to provide strategic insights to leadership.
• Manage multi‑entity consolidations, including eliminations, intercompany allocations, and reconciliations.

• Oversee the full accounting cycle across all business units, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage complex property and real‑estate development accounting, including capital project tracking and depreciation schedules.
• Implement and monitor intercompany transactions to ensure accurate recording and reconciliation across entities.

• Lead annual financial audits and ensure timely, accurate tax filings (including IRS Form 990).
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors, serving as the primary liaison.
• Oversee grant and fund accounting, ensuring accurate tracking of restricted funds and compliance with grantor requirements.

• Develop, implement, and regularly update internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures to ensure operational integrity and risk mitigation.
• Champion the use of automation, reporting tools, and process improvements to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
• Ensure ERP and financial systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, Vena) are optimized for multi‑entity reporting, allocations, and consolidations.

• Oversee organizational and program budgets in collaboration with department leaders.
• Monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with budgetary goals, funder requirements, and grant terms.
• Support budget holders with training and tools to promote financial literacy and accountability.

• Partner with departments such as Programs, Operations, People Operations, and Fund Development to align financial operations with strategic goals.
• Provide financial analysis and forecasting to inform decision‑making, resource allocation, and long‑term planning.

• Lead and develop a high‑performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide coaching and development opportunities.

• Develop and lead training initiatives to enhance financial literacy and compliance across the organization.
• Implement project management tools and reporting frameworks to track financial deliverables and ensure accountability.