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The Bay Area Council is a business-sponsored, public policy and advocacy organization for the nine-county Bay Area. It is a nonprofit organization supported by more than 380 member companies representing the top employers in the Bay Area. The Council proactively advocates for a strong economy, a vital business environment, and a better quality of life for everyone who lives in the Bay Area.
Our Mission
We engage business and civic-minded leaders to solve the most challenging regional issues to ensure the Bay Area is the most innovative, sustainable, inclusive and globally competitive place in the world.
Open Positions
Policy Associate, Housing
Senior Accountant
Policy Associate, Housing
The Policy Associate will play a central role in designing, coordinating, and delivering the Housing Education and Training Academy. This is a unique opportunity for a professional interested in housing, urban policy, and civic innovation to work directly with local governments, developers, academics, and nonprofit leaders.
The Associate will also play a central role in specifically educating stakeholders in Bay Area local governments about the benefits of AB 1033. Our goal is to increase the number of cities that “opt-in” to the framework allowing for-sale ADU condos. The Associate will also work with our members to gather feedback on this law from our members, the public, and local governments about best practices and ways the law could be improved.
The Associate will report to the Senior Vice President of Public Policy (Housing) and work closely with others on the Bay Area Council team. The role requires excellent project management skills, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to balance detail-oriented tasks with big-picture policy objectives.
The position will involve significant in-person work around the Bay Area. The employee must be in either the SF or San Jose office at least twice per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Coordination
- Serve as primary staff lead for the Housing Education and Training Academy.
- Manage scheduling, logistics, and communications with a 10-member advisory council (local government, financial institutions, developers, academics, and legal experts).
- Coordinate and document advisory council meetings.
- Curriculum and Content Development
- Support the design of training modules on ADUs, housing finance, zoning reform, climate-aligned housing strategies, and anti-displacement policy.
- Conduct policy research and draft educational materials, toolkits, and presentations.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and relevance of content.
- Training Delivery and Outreach
- Help organize and deliver Academy workshops and bootcamps for elected officials and municipal staff.
- Organize outreach schedule on AB 1033, scheduling at least 60 trainings through the next year.
- Support participant recruitment and selection, prioritizing jurisdictions with housing implementation challenges.
- Manage participant communications, surveys, and follow-up.
- Evaluation and Reporting
- Track program milestones and outcomes for internal reporting and external funders.
- Conduct pre- and post-program surveys, gather feedback, and integrate lessons learned into program improvements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications – Preferred
We encourage passionate applicants to explain how they meet the preferred qualifications in a cover letter. If an applicant does not meet one of the preferred qualifications, we encourage them to either address why that is not an issue or how they will overcome the challenge presented by not having that experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in public policy, urban planning, political science, economics, or related field.
- At least 2 years of professional experience in policy, local government, housing, or nonprofit project management.
- Strong research, writing, and communications skills.
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities, including managing multiple priorities.
- Comfort engaging with diverse stakeholders (elected officials, community leaders, technical experts).
- Basic familiarity with California housing policy and legislation (e.g., SB 9, SB 10, ADU regulations).
- Experience with curriculum design, adult education, or training facilitation.
- Demonstrated interest in housing equity, climate resilience, and/or public-private partnerships.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary: $75,000 – $85,000, commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement contributions.
- Potential for annual performance-based bonuses
- Professional development support and opportunities for growth within the Bay Area Council.
- Hybrid work environment (San Jose office with flexibility for remote work).
How to Apply
Please submit your materials as one PDF e-mail attachment with your last name and “PA” or “Policy Associate” in the file name (i.e., LASTNAME_PA). Please submit a resume, cover letter, and one short writing sample from a class or previous work experience to:
Louis Mirante
Senior Vice President of Public Policy
Bay Area Council
Lmirante@bayareacouncil.org
Applicants who use AI to write a writing sample or cover letter will be disqualified.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Accountant assists in maintaining the integrity of the financial accounting systems and record keeping for the Bay Area Council and related entities. The role oversees day-to-day accounting operations—including accounts receivable, accounts payable (managed through Ramp), bank deposits, cash handling, and other transactional duties—and works closely with the CFO to ensure accuracy and timeliness across all financial processes.
A core responsibility of this position is assisting in managing the monthly financial close, including journal entries, reconciliations, revenue and expense reviews, accruals, and preparation of close-related schedules. The Accountant will collaborate with and review work from an offshore accounting team, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to internal controls across all entities. This role will also manage and update the organization’s monthly cash flow model, providing clear visibility into liquidity, upcoming obligations, and projected financial position.
Duties and Responsibilities
- General Accounting and Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain financial records and systems in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and accounting principles.
- Utilizes Sage Intacctfinancial accounting system software and other integrated systems to maintain accurate accounting records of several separate 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 non-profit entities in full compliance with IRS and other regulatory requirements.
- Support the full monthly close cycle, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and close checklists.
- Prepare detailed schedules, workpapers, and reconciliations for monthly and year-end audits.
- Ensure strong internal controls and consistent documentation.
- Accounts Receivable
- Maintain AR subledger, issue invoices, verify transaction information, and monitor delinquent accounts.
- Prepare and maintain aging reports for membership, event, sponsorship, and contractual payments.
- Assist with collection efforts and prepare reports for staff follow-up. Collaborate with Membership team and actively follow up and pursue open A/R.
- Reconcile AR with the general ledger across Sage, Hubspot, and Stripe.
- Accounts Payable
- Manage vendor records in Sage Intacct and Ramp, including onboarding new vendors, W-9 tracking, and payment setup.
- Process vendor invoices and expense reimbursements through Ramp, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and payment timing.
- Review and reconcile Ramp transactions with Intacct.
- Research and resolve vendor discrepancies.
- Prepare annual 1099 filings.
- Cash Management and Cash Flow Modeling
- Process and record check handling, bank deposits, ACH, and electronic payments.
- Perform regular bank reconciliations and maintain accurate cash records.
- Manage and update the organization’s monthly cash flow model, ensuring timely visibility into cash position, upcoming expenditures, and liquidity needs.
- Offshore Team Collaboration and Review
- Coordinate workflows with offshore accounting staff to ensure timely completion of AP, AR, reconciliations, and other month end activities and tasks.
- Review open items and reconcile issues from the offshore team, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and clear resolution.
- Provide feedback, process guidance, and clarification to offshore team members.
- Ensure offshore-supported processes align with BAC policies and internal controls.
- Maintain financial historical records and support special projects and process improvements.
- Performs other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the CFO.
Personal Attributes and Skills
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external customers ▪ Detail oriented ▪ Strong organizational skills ▪ Excellent team player, capable of working cross- functionally with teams, fostering a positive work environment ▪ Personal accountability ▪ Detailed research, analytical and reconciliation skills ▪ Capacity to work efficiently within prescribed deadlines ▪ Self-starter with a strong work ethic.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Minimum three (3) years of hands-on accounting experience, including AP, AR, and expense reporting.
- Experience with monthly close required.
- Experience working with offshore or remote accounting teams preferred.
- Familiarity with Ramp and Sage Intacct preferred.
- Nonprofit accounting experience desirable but not required.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of solutions required
- Proficiency leveraging automation and apps for driving efficiency in day-to-day workflow.
Compensation and Benefits
- The Accountant position is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated individual who desires a role in a highly respected organization.
- This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position and the salary range is $80,000-$90,000
- Annual performance and compensation reviews
- Additional annual Bonus Incentive program (when financial conditions permit)
- Medical, dental and vision insurance is 100% paid by the employer for the employee and 50% coverage for all dependents will be paid by the employer with the employee carrying the other 50%
- Long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance policy of up to one (1) time the employee’s annual salary.
- Paid time off (PTO) of 20 days per year for the first 4 years, then 25 days thereafter.
- Eleven (11) Paid Holidays.
- Employer sponsored 401(k) plan with an employer match of 6 percent.
- Professional development training allowance provided annually.
- Mobile Phone reimbursement up to $55.00 per month.
- Wellness stipend of $25.00 per month (certain qualifications must be met).
- Commuter stipend and/or work from home stipend provided monthly.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter as one pdf e-mail attachment with your last name and “Staff Accountant” in the file name (i.e., LASTNAME_StaffAccountant) to hr@bayareacouncil.org. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Bay Area Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive work environment and to building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our community. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender differences or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Answers to application questions will be used for applicable, job-related reasons only.
