Annual Salary: $150,000- $175,000
LifeMoves is the largest provider of interim housing in Silicon Valley and a leader in innovative, compassionate solutions to homelessness. Our mission is to help individuals and families experiencing homelessness regain stability and self-sufficiency through housing, services, and community partnerships. Serving thousands of people (6700+) each year (families, individuals, veterans) across multiple sites (26+), LifeMoves is committed to dignity, equity, and measurable impact as we work to solve homelessness in Silicon Valley.
We believe that impeccable financial stewardship is the engine that drives social impact. By blending a non-profit heart with private-sector efficiency, we ensure that every dollar is maximized to serve our community. We are looking for a financial leader who is passionate about building scalable processes that support meaningful growth.
The Assistant Controller will report to the Controller in managing the overall financial operations of the organization, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial records, reports, and controls. The role involves managing the accounting team, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This position plays a key role in maintaining strong internal controls and supporting strategic financial planning.
Manage and mentor our accounting staff, providing the training and development needed to help build a sector leading finance team.
Oversee month-end and year-end close processes to ensure the Board and senior leadership have accurate, timely, and actionable financial data.
Support the Controller in managing daily operations, including AP, AR, Payroll, and the General Ledger.
Act as the subject matter expert for federal, state, and local regulations, with a specific focus on CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) compliance for federal grants.
Oversee the full lifecycle of public funding agreements, including the rigorous monitoring of sub-recipient records ensuring all expenditures across interim housing and supportive services meet the "allowability, allocability, and reasonableness" standards defined under 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance)
Lead the preparation and submission of the Indirect Cost Rate Proposal to the organization’s cognizant agency, including the development of supporting schedules, rate information narratives, and the Certificate of Indirect Costs.
Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of financial systems and processes to increase organizational agility.
Collaborate across teams to translate complex accounting principles into clear insights for non-finance professionals.
Act as the primary lead for the Annual Single Audit under Uniform Guidance, ensuring the accuracy of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and maintaining the internal control documentation required to safeguard federal funding.
Contribute to the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and long-term strategic financial analysis.
Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA certification is highly preferred.
6 to 8 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including at least 1 to 2 years in a leadership.
Deep knowledge of GAAP and a high degree of comfort with complex financial reporting.
Experience in the non-profit sector and a strong understanding of federal grant requirements (CFR) is a major advantage.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems and make data-driven decisions.
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced Silicon Valley environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines.
Committed to cultivating a culture of continuous improvement, inclusivity, and shared purpose, ensuring individuals feel valued while driving results.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Education and Certification/License Credentials:
Equity & Inclusion Champion - Supports processes and practices that reflect LifeMoves’ commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Location: 2550 Great America Way Suite 201, Santa Clara, CA 95054,
Schedule: Hybrid, Three days in office, Wednesday is mandatory.
This position is contingent upon:
This position requires regular travel between agency sites, community partner locations, client service events, and internal and external meetings. As such:
A valid [State] driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
Must be able to travel throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties as part of regular duties.
Mileage reimbursement is provided in accordance with agency policy.
Occasional evening or weekend travel may be required to attend community events or support client services.
Must maintain vehicle insurance as required by law and agency policy.
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with others in the workplace. The employee must frequently use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must frequently stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities this position requires include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This rewarding role offers a competitive annual base salary and an opportunity to participate in the LifeMoves benefits package.
LifeMoves is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to building a culturally diverse staff representing the communities we serve. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, physical or mental disability (non-disqualifying), sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, personal favoritism, lived experiences or any other non-merit-based factor. Candidates who are bilingual/bi-cultural, of color, Native/Indigenous, with disabilities, who identify as LGBTQIA+, or who are members of other marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We aim to create and sustain inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environments where everyone can thrive.
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LifeMoves. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties, and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job holder’s responsibility. If you require a disability accommodation during the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (650) 685-5880.
