Assistant Controller

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living • San Francisco, CA • Full Time

Posted on Tue, Jul 7, 2026

Nestled in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood on a nine-acre campus, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) is the leading senior services organization in Northern California. Our continuum of care includes: the Frank Residences assisted living and memory care; the Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center, offering long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, an acute geriatric psychiatric unit for adults over the age of 65; and our Foundation.

Founded in 1871 and formerly known as the Jewish Home, our legacy grounds us as our vision propels us forward. Today, we've evolved to support more than 2,500 older adults each year through innovative, comprehensive programs rooted in the Jewish values of compassion, community, and excellence. We are equally proud of our inclusive culture, where 950 team members of diverse faiths and backgrounds work together in shared purpose.

Why work with us

Position Overview

Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller will work closely with the finance team to ensure accuracy of financial statement preparation and reviewing work by others in the department, including payroll. This role helps analyze overhead, occupancy and indirect costs. This position also works closely with other department heads to review and explain questions related to department budget reports.

Essential Job Functions

· Assist Controller in ensuring that necessary controls are in place to maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial information.

· Assist Controller in numerous duties including budget analysis, and budgets & performance tracking.

· Develop, maintain and improve internal accounting systems to include create/ revise related policies and procedures.

· Ability to produce quality correspondence, spreadsheets, reports and presentations .

· Research and analysis skills for financial and operating data, including planning and implementation of selected solutions

· Review Accounts Payable including resident banking.

· Review and prepare financial statements and reports, ensure timely and accurate reporting, compliance with appropriate accounting methods

· Mentor and assist accounting staff

· Review and approve payroll

· Act as back-up for key activities of Controller

Requirements

· BA in accounting or finance preferred.

· Proficient with Excel, Word, accounting software, web research and email

Other Skills/Abilities

 Communicate in a clear, friendly, professional and proactive manner

 Ability to multi-task, follow through and meet deadlines

Strong leadership, management and people skills

 Strong analytical and creative problem solving abilities

Our investment in you.

Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, & Vision), 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off (PTO), Tuition Reimbursement, Commuter Benefits, Weekday Shuttle Services to and from Glen Park Station.

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living is committed to employing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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