Controller

Who we are

We are Alpha Supported Living Services, a non-profit organization, we provide residential and community-based services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Our primary objective at Alpha is to enhance the quality of life for each of our clients by aiding them in learning, personal development, and fostering increased independence. Since 1974, we've been dedicated to offering supported living, group home, community inclusion, and representative payee services, expanding our reach across King, Snohomish, and Spokane counties in Washington State. At Alpha, our commitment lies in treating every client with utmost dignity and respect while also valuing and nurturing the abilities of our employees to foster their professional growth.

Job Summary

The Controller provides leadership and coordination of the agency accounting  operations.  The Controller reports directly to the Director of Finance. This position ensures that all company finance and accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles, including regularly reviewing internal control procedures related to the receipt  and disbursement of funds. The Controller will also interact with program participants and so must be familiar with the Residential Service Guidelines issued by the Developmental Disabilities Administration. At all times, the Controller will seek to act in accord with the principles and values expressed in the guidelines and uphold the agency mission “to serve individuals with developmental disabilities by providing accessible residential and other support services that will maximize the person’s quality of life.”

Day-to-Day

• Manage and direct the accounting functions of the organization
  • Remain current in all changes in or new requirements of GAAP and/or government reporting requirements and makes recommendations to assure all staff are adequately prepared, serving as the primary advisor regarding accounting questions and issues
    • Report recommendations to the Director of Finance and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Working with the Director of Finance, prepare all financial documents and accounting for the annual audit and serve as a primary agency contact for external audits
  • Ensure that all agency funds and accounts are maintained as appropriate, and that bank statements and investment reports are reviewed and reconciled
  • Ensure all debts and obligations are met in a timely manner and track agency costs as they occur in an effort to provide current oversight of financial performance
  • Oversee financial personnel responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual tax deposits and reports
  • Maintain corporate registrations with city, county, and state entities
  • Prepare, analyze and distribute other reports as needed or requested; including Unemployment Insurance Reports, Industrial Insurance, any required Federal Tax Reports, and any other required reports
  • Ensures reporting compliance with other funding entities, including HUD and Department of Commerce
    • Compile reports and monitor performance of Inclusion Housing portfolio

• Direct and oversee payroll responsibilities, including deposit of tax funds and updating of paid time off records
  • Monitor processing of payroll, ensuring expenses are properly processed and accounted for within the general operating account
  • Manage and monitor electronic timekeeping, payroll transmittal, retirement plan payments and PTO tracking
  • Monitor the use of ISS hours to contracted hours and prepare settlement reports for the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors
  • Maintain and update PTO records following each payroll cycle
  • Prepare and balances periodic and statistical reports and summaries; reconcile various reports against bank statements, pay summaries, benefit accounts,
• Provide the Director of Finance with information and data necessary to complete monthly financial reports
• Assist with period-end reporting for financial summaries
• Provide personnel supervision to assigned staff
  • Annual reviews
  • Time card compliance
  • Performance management
  • Skill development
  • Recruitment and retention
  • Supervise and regularly meet with assigned personnel
• Participate in administrative staff meeting and attend other meetings and seminars; Complete individual training requirements annually
• Perform other duties assigned on a daily basis by the Director of Finance and the Chief Executive Officer

Who we are looking for

• Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and
• Advanced knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer
• Intermediate knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and
• Able to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect
• Demonstrated ability identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement
• Able to identify the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or
• Able to provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring
• Able to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or

Job Requirements 

• At least 21 years of age
• A Masters degree in business, accounting or a related field from a recognized college or university or a bachelor’s degree and four years of related work experience (bookkeeping and/or accounting)
• CMA or CPA certification preferred
• At least one year of experience in relevant social services field
• Familiarity with Fund Accounting Software, or other financial software
• If applicable, have a Washington State Drivers license, current vehicle insurance and able to be covered on Alpha Supported Living Services’ automobile insurance plan based upon his/her driving record
• Background inquiry clearance from an authorized state agency

Starting Salary:  

$107,120

Salary Scale: 

$107,120 - $145,600

Benefits:

Benefits for Full-Time Employees (30 hours or more a week) include Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) (non-profit version of a 401(k)) with company match, Life Insurance, Tuition Savings Program, and Tuition Reimbursement. Employees working 34 or more hours a week are eligible for PTO accrual.

Please note: As of 10-18-21 all workers in Long-Term Care are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.