Current Openings

Title: Staff Accountant - full-time
Reports to: President
Location: Santa Barbara, CA

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for the Company
• Prepare and file quarterly and annual payroll tax returns
• Prepare monthly bank account reconciliations for all checking accounts
• Prepare, verify accuracy and complete monthly journal entries
• Process project and company accounts payable and receivable and prepare monthly aging
• Prepare monthly loan draw requests
• Maintain accuracy of fixed asset management system
• Prepare and file quarterly and annual payroll tax returns
• Suggest alternative to work processes that will increase efficiency
• Maintain files as required for audits

Technical Skills:

• Highly proficient in Quickbooks and Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand complex transactions
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented with good follow through
• Outgoing, professional demeanor with a positive attitude and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships

Education: Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university

Required Skills & Capabilities: CPA preferred, supervisor/management experience, public accountant preferred, self-motivated, multi-tasker, ability to manage time effectively.

Experience: Five years of experience

Title: Controller – full time
Reports to: President
Location: Santa Barbara, CA

• Hire, train, and lead accounting staff
• Implement and maintain accounting software system
• Prepare timely, accurate monthly financial statements and management reports
• Prepare company/project budgets and forecasts, monitor and report variances
• Supervise preparation of tax returns and prepare other required reports; W-4, 1099, etc.
• Assist in strategic planning
• Manage human resources and information technologies
• Manage and oversee company and project insurance requirements
• Ensure that the company is in compliance with internal/external finance policies
• Maintain accurate cost center accounting for projects
• Determine and pursue procedures to expedite workflow

Technical Skills:

• Highly proficient in Quickbooks and Excel
• Excellent knowledge of accounting theory and financial reporting
• Self-motivated with superior leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to understand complex transactions
• Understands and can execute complex transactions
• Significant supervisory experience in accounting or finance
• Detail oriented with good follow through
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface with institutions and financial partners
• Outgoing, professional demeanor with a positive attitude and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.

Education: Degree in Accounting/Finance, CPA preferred

Experience: Three to five years of experience

Title: Executive Assistant - full-time
Reports To: President
Location: Santa Barbara, CA

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare correspondence, agendas, memos, presentations, reports, investment memorandums, and loan requests using word processing software in an accurate and efficient manner
• Prepare regular reports related to development activities
• Correspond with contacts on behalf of the President and development team
• Maintain weekly schedule and notify President of meetings and appointments
• Schedule, plan, and arrange business meetings, events, and conference calls
• Make travel and lodging arrangements
• Screen telephone calls, incoming mail, publications, and other correspondence.
• Copy and distribute materials as needed.
• Research and compile data for management review.
• Establish and maintain all company and project records and files
• Train incoming clerical staff
• Support the President and office personnel on day-to-day basis

Technical Skills:

• Superior written and verbal communication skills; detail oriented
• Exceptional organizational with ability to multi-task
• Outgoing, professional demeanor with a positive attitude and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.

Education: Degree in Business Administration from an accredited college or university

Required Skills & Capabilities: Proficient MS Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Experience: Two years of experience