Senior Project Accountant

Village SF

Friendship House Association of American Indians is developing Village SF as a Native-led wellness, economic, and cultural center for urban Native communities. Grounded in Traditional Healing practices and Indigenous values of mutual care, reciprocity, and responsibility, Village SF represents a nationally significant model for community wellness, housing stability, economic development, and cultural restoration.

Summary:

The Senior Project Accountant serves as the lead accounting professional and primary financial point of contact for the Village SF capital and construction initiative. The position is responsible for comprehensive financial oversight of all project-related funds, including capital campaign proceeds, grants, restricted donations, construction expenditures, contracts, and compliance obligations.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the Capital Project Lead, the Senior Project Accountant ensures accurate accounting, transparent reporting, regulatory compliance, and strong fiscal stewardship throughout all phases of the project. The role functions as the primary financial liaison to the project team, providing timely guidance on budget status, eligible costs, procurement thresholds, funding draws, and compliance requirements. While financial authority remains within the Finance Department, this position operates as an integrated member of the capital project team to support timely, compliant, and financially sound project execution. The ideal candidate is highly organized and detail-oriented, with demonstrated experience in nonprofit fund accounting, grant management, and project or construction accounting.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage all accounting activities related to the Village SF capital and construction project.

2. Establish and maintain appropriate general ledger structures, cost centers, fund codes, and job cost tracking systems to accurately capture project-specific activity.

3. Track and reconcile all revenues and expenditures by funding source, grant, restriction, and budget category.

4. Prepare, monitor, and update project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections to ensure financial stability and informed planning.

5. Maintain detailed job costing and documentation for construction, development, and related capital expenses.

6. Process and reconcile contractor invoices, progress payments, retainage, change orders, and milestone-based payments.

7. Review construction contracts and vendor agreements for financial accuracy, compliance, and alignment with approved budgets.

8. Manage grant billing, drawdowns, reimbursements, and required supporting documentation in accordance with funder requirements.

9. Track restricted contributions, pledges, and capital campaign proceeds to ensure proper classification and utilization.

10. Prepare monthly reconciliations, journal entries, and project-specific financial statements.

11. Develop and deliver routine and ad hoc financial reports, including budget-to-actual analyses and variance explanations, for leadership and board oversight.

12. Serve as the primary financial liaison among accounting, development, and construction teams to ensure clear communication and coordination.

13. Establish and maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures specific to capital and restricted funds.

14. Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and nonprofit fund accounting standards.

15. Maintain organized, audit-ready financial records and support external audits, grant reviews, and financial monitoring activities.

16. Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance financial reporting efficiency.

17. Perform additional related duties as assigned by CEO, Capital Project Lead and CFO.

Personal and Professional Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field is required.

2. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible accounting experience is required.

3. Real estate finance experience and prior collaboration with City agencies preferred

4. Candidate must have experience with financial management and reporting standards for similar size and scale projects within the City and County of SF. Prior experience with MOHCD, HCD, HUD and prevailing wages preferred.

5. Experience with nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, or grant-funded environments is strongly preferred.

6. Experience with construction, capital projects, or project-based accounting is strongly preferred.

7. Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and internal control best practices is required.

8. Proficiency in accounting software systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills is required.

9. Ability to manage multiple funding streams, deadlines, and complex reporting requirements with accuracy and consistency is required.

10. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential.

11. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders are required.

12. High levels of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment are expected when handling sensitive financial information.

13. Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated knowledge of the American Indian community and culture, highly desirable.

14. If in recovery, at least three (3) years of continuous sobriety are required.

15. Must meet standards of character under PL 101-630, section 408, Character Investigation, subsection (a) and PL 101-647, section 231, Requirement for Background Check, subsection (c), and agree that employer can contact the last two employers, the sex abuse detective division of local law enforcement and Child Protective Services of the last two counties in which the person has lived or worked.

Pay: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person