Controller

About REDF:

At REDF, we’re building an economy that works. For everyone.

We discover and back social entrepreneurs across the United States that employ people striving to overcome employment barriers like homelessness or incarceration.

These mission-driven businesses, called employment social enterprises, exist because they see untapped talent in their communities for the strengths they hold, not the barriers they’ve faced.

That’s why REDF invests in their businesses, so we can help push their impact further, faster. We pair our grantmaking with capacity-building support, create space for employment social enterprise leaders to learn together, and sponsor state and federal policies that help shift perspectives. Because we believe that our economy works best when it works for everyone.

Since 1997, REDF has invested in 302 ESEs in 41 states and D.C., which have generated over $2.5 billion in revenue and employed more than 133,500 people.

The Role:

The Controller will oversee the financial operations of REDF and its affiliate, REDF Impact Investing Fund (RIIF), steward public funding and grants, and ensure accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls, and compliance with all regulatory requirements. This role is critical in managing the organization’s financial resources and in building a strong high performing accounting department able to scale with organization’s growth. You will work closely with the Chief Financial Administrative Officer and other senior leadership. You will act as an effective strategic partner with REDFs Financial Planning and Analysis function.

You are an excellent problem solver and will inspire and mentor your team colleagues. You work well on a team and with others, thrive in a fast-paced changing environment.

You are hands-on with excellent attention to detail and can also see the “big picture.”

The Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Compliance: You’re are a strong and integral contributor to financially-based decision making, cash management and compliance for REDF and RIIF.

• Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements and reports to the CFAO and RIIFs CFO.
• In partnership with REDFs Manager of FP&A, monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve financial health and achieve organizational goals.
• In partnership with REDFs CFAO, monitor cash flow and manage the organization’s liquidity to meet operational and strategic needs.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements, including IRS, federal, state, and local regulations for 501(c)(3) organizations.
• Manage the annual audit process and funder audits, working closely with external auditors and ensuring timely and accurate completion.

Accounting Operations: The organization is growing and your expertise is integral to ensuring continuity of strong accounting operations.

• Supervise and provide strategic guidance to the Senior Manager of Accounting and Compliance, ensuring efficient and effective day-to-day accounting operations.
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial data and safeguard organizational assets.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Manages the structural integrity of our accounting systems and partners with external vendor to adapt where needed.

Grant and Public Funding Management: Over 25% of REDFs demand comes from the public sector.

• Supervise and provide strategic guidance to the Manager of Revenue and Public Sector Contracts, ensuring effective management of all revenue streams, including but not limited to grants, public sector contracts and major donors.
• Ensure compliance with all grant and contract requirements, including reporting, invoicing, and financial tracking.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with funders, partners, and internal stakeholders to support REDF’s funding and revenue goals.

Team Leadership and Development: Teamwork and collaboration are key to success at REDF.

• Provide strong leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities to the accounting and finance team.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture, promoting continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Manage team performance, setting clear goals and expectations, providing regular feedback through performance reviews and monthly check-ins.

The Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with 3+ years of prior Controller and people management experience.
• Experience in non-profit accounting and public funding management preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and or relevant experience, is required. CPA preferred.
• Experience managing accounting and financial management systems is required.
• Advanced skills with Excel, and strong competency with the Microsoft suite of products.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational, project management, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• High level of integrity and commitment to ethical financial management.
• Salesforce or other CRM experience is preferred.
• Experience supervising and coaching others on projects.
• Able to confidently write and present executive summaries (with little supervision) to senior audiences on complicated topics; builds buy-in through communication; handles sensitive situations with tact and empathy
• Able to make important decisions under conditions of ambiguity and imperfect information; able to identify and evaluate complicated trade-offs
• Proficient at autonomously scoping workstreams and projects for self; demonstrates ability to scope work for others; able to identify key questions, key deliverables, and realistic timelines; able to adjust scope depending on skillset and capacity of aREDF staff.
• Strong collaborator; comfortable working with others that possess a wide diversity of backgrounds, skillsets, and experience; naturally finds ways to upskill others
• Supportive of REDF’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Continuously uses feedback and embodies a growth mindset to improve work product and personal development; confident in giving and receiving feedback to other team members

The Culture

Every team member at REDF has an impact, with the ability to influence and iterate on our strategy. We balance autonomy with collaboration, leading with learning, and innovation with expertise. We listen, ask questions, and challenge the status quo and each other to uncover solutions that move us all to a better tomorrow.

REDF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our different experiences, backgrounds, and stories are our strength. We know that an equitable, inclusive, and diverse workplace makes us more effective, innovative and agile. We welcome and will consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or arrest and conviction history. EEO is the Law. REDF welcomes all.

Position Location and Pay Range:

San Francisco or Los Angeles preferred but open to remote. The San Francisco and Los Angeles salary range for this position is $138,200- $180,000. The range will be adjusted according to the candidate's location.

COVID Vaccine Requirement

Despite California’s movement towards herd immunity, low case rates, etc., the COVID-19 pandemic still exists at large. We have a responsibility to provide working conditions that mitigate any direct threat to the health and safety of our employees and others affiliated with REDF and the broader community. REDF employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for accommodation through the Director of HR by emailing recruiting@redf.org (please include “Accommodation Request, Controller” in the subject line). Our COVID-19 Vaccine Policy will adapt as we continue to review our obligations under Federal, state, and local laws.