Controller

Controller needed for Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio & Guadalupe Valley, a large, ecumenical, Christian, non-profit organization who is looking for an independent, self-starter that wants to join and work with a fun and experienced team.
We have several business lines and are very entrepreneurial, so our accounting is interesting and diverse! Our ideal candidate loves accounting, wants to be sure things are done right, is looking for the place where they could enhance their career and be challenged and rewarded.
This position has future growth potential to be Chief Financial Officer.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, overtime is required during peak accounting times.
We work hard but celebrate families, so we offer unique benefits like being closed from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day as PAID holiday leave! We offer paid vacation, paid sick leave, a great retirement plan with a generous employer match, paid employee health insurance with generous cost-sharing for dependent health, and many other benefits to help our employees take care of their own families.
*Qualifications * • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Controller or Accounting Manager.
• Experience with nonprofit, construction, retail, or mortgage accounting is helpful.
• Solid management skills and ability to coach and develop others.
• Possess skills in initiatives, prioritizing, implementing process enhancements, and handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Passion for mission service and a strong desire to impact a growing organization.
• Innovative and creative thinker with high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
Must be very detailed oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong work ethic and team player.
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of Sage50 or similar software with inventory and job costing preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Excel.
*Responsibilities * • Oversees accounting functions including the general ledger, account reconciliations, transaction processing (AR, AP, Payroll & GL).
Facilitate accurate and timely monthly preparation of financial statements and various reports.
• Ensures that the organization has strong financial controls and establishes additional controls as necessary.
• Actively manages cash flow.
• Reconcile bank statements.
• Works closely with staff accountants to ensure that accounting data is correctly entered.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of annual financial audits.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Maintains current knowledge and understanding of accounting and tax regulations.
• Develops, analyzes, and makes recommendations relating to financial data processing systems to ensure effective and efficient financial operations.
• Working closely with the CFO and the executive team, actively supports the development of the annual budget.
• Provides financial information to staff outside of the Finance Department in a timely and accurate manner; work with departments as necessary to adjust their financial plans.
• Hires, trains, develops, and supervises accounting staff.
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
*Physical Abilities Required* • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull medium weights up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle for business errands during the workday.
Habitat has a smoke, vape and tobacco free environment.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 403(b) * 403(b) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid sick time * Paid time off * Referral program * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Experience level: * 3 years Schedule: * Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: * Bonus opportunities Ability to Relocate: * San Antonio, TX 78204: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person