Vice President Controller (Foster City)
About This Role
div class= content-intro p strong About MidPen /strong /p p At MidPen, we build communities that change lives. Since 1970, we have been committed to our mission: to provide safe, affordable housing of high quality to those in need; establish stability and opportunity in the lives of residents; and foster diverse communities that allow people from all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds to live in dignity, harmony, and mutual respect. /p p We develop affordable housing, provide professional property management for all our communities, and coordinate robust onsite support programs that help residents thrive. We are active in 12 Northern California counties and have earned recognition as one of the nation’s leading non-profit developers and stewards of affordable housing. Our current portfolio of more than 130 properties is home to 20,000 working families, seniors, and people with special needs. We take pride in delivering affordable housing solutions, and we invite you to join us on a journey toward social, economic, and racial equity. /p p MidPen is, once again, proud to be certified as an official Great Place to Work® in 2025. /p /div p strong span data-contrast= auto Location: /span /strong span data-contrast= auto Foster City /span span data-ccp-props= {} /span /p p strong span data-contrast= auto Vice President Controller /span /strong span data-ccp-props= {} /span /p p span data-contrast= auto Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Vice President-Controller has primary responsibility for the management of the organization’s accounting department, including all aspects of corporate, development, property, resident services, and treasury functions. As the day-to-day operations leader for the accounting department, this position is responsible for implementing new accounting standards and procedures, ensuring compliance with existing accounting and agency regulations, instituting internal controls to minimize risks as well as the preparation of financial reports for annual audits, tax compliance, management, regulatory agencies, and the Board of Directors. The Vice President-Controller will coordinate the accounting activities with departments across the organization and ensure that all financial transactions / information / reports, policies, and procedures are in accordance with US GAAP standards and are accurately and timely submitted to management and regulatory agencies as required. /span span data-ccp-props= {} /span /p p span data-contrast= auto Success in the role will be measured by consistent high-quality delivery of the job duties, successful mentoring of the accounting team, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to positively influence and interact at all levels of the organization within the framework of the MidPen mission and core values. /span span data-ccp-props= {} /span /p p strong span data-contrast= auto Responsibilities: /span /strong span data-ccp-props= {} /span /p ul li span data-contrast= auto Directs the activities concerned with safekeeping, control, and accounting for assets and securities /span span data-ccp-props= { 201341983 :0, 335559740 :300} /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Directs and coordinates the organization’s financial affairs according to financial principles and regulations /span span data-ccp-props= { 201341983 :0, 335559740 :300} /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Oversees all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems /span span data-ccp-props= { 201341983 :0, 335559740 :300} /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Ensures compliance with US GAAP, regulatory requirements, and MidPen standards, including all financial reporting obligations /span span data-ccp-props= { 201341983 :0, 335559740 :300} /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Develops and maintains policies and procedures of financial recordkeeping and reporting; maintains accounting internal controls and safeguards /span span data-ccp-props= { 201341983 :0, 335559740 :300} /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Directs the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and consolidated financial close processes /span span data-ccp-props= { 201341983 :0, 335559740 :300} /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Maintains inter-entity reconciliation and related financial recordkeeping processes to ensure compliance with accounting and control systems /span span data-ccp-props= { 201341983 :0, 335559740 :300} /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Reviews financial plans vs. actual results to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate /span span data-ccp-props= { 201341983 :0, 335559740 :300} /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Leads all audit and tax preparation activities and manages relationships with auditors and outsourced vendors /span span data-ccp-props= { 201341983 :0, 335559740 :300} /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Supports the CFO in engaging the Board and committees (Audit, Finance) on audit, tax, and financial results /span span data-ccp-props= { 201341983 :0, 335559740 :300} /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Oversees treasury, cash reporting, and tracks performance of invested assets in line with policies and guidelines /span span data-ccp-props= { 201341983 :0, 335559740 :300} /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Administers all aspects of new accounting technology implementation /span span data-ccp-props= { 201341983 :0, 335559740 :300} /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Manages, mentors, and develops a high-performing accounting team; leverages team strengths and clarifies roles and responsibilities /span span data-ccp-props= { 201341983 :0, 335559740 :300} /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Develops and implements training programs and promotes a positive, communicative, and supportive work environment /span span data-ccp-props= { 201341983 :0, 335559740 :300} /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Directly supervises treasury, Development Assistant Controller, and Property Assistant
