Controller

Hidden Villa is a nonprofit educational organization that uses its organic farm, wilderness, and community to teach and provide opportunities to learn about the environment and social justice. Hidden Villa stretches over 1600 acres of open space in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, about 40 miles south of San Francisco.

Our mission is to foster educational experiences that build connections and inspire a deeper appreciation and respect for nature, food, and one another

Position Description:

Hidden Villa is seeking a strong financial manager, analyst and communicator to help propel the organization's growth and impact by streamlining processes and conveying financial information that supports management and board decision-making. The Financial Controller provides leadership and direction of Hidden Villa’s finance and accounting processes. This position creates budgets, manages cash flow, develops and implements financial policies, provides analysis of financial results, assists with financial strategy and decision making, assures financial and accounting compliance, manages the annual audit, and is responsible for the monthly reporting and close process. The Financial Controller directly supervises and provides backup for the Staff Accountant, and reports directly to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead the annual budgeting process and monitor adherence.
• Oversee monthly close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Create multi-year budgets, models, projections and forecasting.
• Prepare and present financial packets for the Board and staff.
• Manage fund accounting, including restricted and endowed funds.
• Provide advice for and review of budgets for new initiatives and programs.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Direct annual audit and tax compliance.
• Administer retirement plan compliance and audits.
• Manage insurance renewals and unemployment trust funding.

Staff Supervision & Collaboration

• Supervise Staff Accountant; provide backup for payroll, AP, and cash management.
• Partner with Human Resources to review compensation and benefits.
• Build strong working relationships with staff and Board.

Development & Grants Support

• Advise Development staff on gift restrictions, grant budgets, and reporting.
• Manage release of restricted funds as conditions are met.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Oversee financial systems and integrations.
• Implement technology improvements in payroll, AP, banking, and budgeting.

Governance & Board Engagement

• Support and staff the Finance Committee.
• Provide financial insights and fund management guidance to the Board and Executive Director.

Desired Experience/Qualifications:

• Minimum of BA; CPA and/or MBA desired.
• 5 years experience in progressively responsible finance positions, preferably nonprofit focused.
• 2 years management experience required.
• Commitment to or interest in mission-focused nonprofit organizations and their work.
• Experience with nonprofit fund accounting and familiarity with multi-program organizations.
• Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations.
• Experience creating and promoting a positive and supportive work environment while facing deadlines.
• Technology savvy and advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software. Experience with the import/export of data from other software into QuickBooks Online. Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements.
• Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance staff. Ability to exercise good judgment during times of ambiguity.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board or other outside partners.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This position is a full-time, exempt position. The compensation for this position is $125k-$135k per year, commensurate with experience. This position is full time and will be required to be onsite 3 days per week minimum in Los Altos Hills. Workdays are Monday through Friday, occasional weekend or evening work will be required to support organization/board events. This position is fully benefitted, including paid time off, health insurance and retirement. Because Hidden Villa is a youth-serving organization, all applicants will be required to complete a background check and Live Scan fingerprinting before hire. Due to the nature of Hidden Villa’s operations, work hours may vary.

TO APPLY: Please email cover letter, resume and three professional references to jobs@hiddenvilla.org.

This position is fully benefitted, including paid time off, health insurance and retirement.