Assistant Controller

Organization Overview

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.

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.

Los Angeles

$125,000 - $140,000

The Assistant Controller will play a key role in strengthening the company's accounting operations and financial reporting. This role is responsible for overseeing core accounting processes, improving workflow efficiency, and providing technical mentorship to a growing team.

• Journal Entry Review & Process Improvement:
  Review a high volume of journal entries and reclasses while identifying opportunities to streamline and enhance accounting processes.
• Payment Approvals:
  Serve as a strong, detail-oriented reviewer for frequent outgoing payments and contribute to improving the payment workflow.
• Bank Transfers & Reconciliations:
  Prepare and approve bank transfers; review reconciliations across multiple bank accounts used for various business purposes.
• Month-End Close:
  Lead efforts to strengthen and accelerate the month-end closing process.
• Team Mentorship:
  Provide technical accounting guidance and mentorship to junior and less-experienced team members.
• Financial Reporting:
  Support internal financial reporting, ensuring improved quality, consistency, reliability, and ownership of deliverables.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands‑on general ledger accounting, month‑end close, bank reconciliations, and payment processing controls.
• Prior experience reviewing work / leading small teams
• Multiple years of experience with non‑profit and/or affordable housing
• Strong technical accounting experience, including auditing, revenue recognition, and accounting for both conditional and unconditional grants
• Experience improving accounting processes through automation, workflow optimization, and the redesign of close processes
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Sage Intacct, Net Suite, or similar platforms

• Strong understanding of GAAP and experience with internal controls, audits, and technical accounting requirements
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and reconciliations
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and review internal financial reports in high‑volume, multi‑entity, or multi‑bank‑account environments
• Strong attention to detail with a quality‑control mindset, combined with analytical skills to identify inefficiencies and propose solutions
• Clear and effective communicator with a collaborative leadership style, capable of mentoring junior staff.
• Experience improving and standardizing accounting and financial reporting processes, including automation and workflow optimization; familiarity with tools such as Flo Qast or Blackline is a plus

• Dealing with Ambiguity:
  Remains productive and effective in uncertain, rapidly changing situations by quickly analyzing information to adapt approach. Demonstrates flexibility, composure and good judgment despite challenges
• Building Effective Teams:
  Builds cohesive, high‑performing teams through collaboration, positive culture, coaching, cross‑functional work, and recognition of successes
• Priority Setting:
  Focuses on highest impact priorities advancing strategic objectives. Aligns resources, eliminates roadblocks, and provides direction through a compelling vision
• Managing through Systems:
  Designs and implements systems, processes and…