Controller

Housing Assistance Corporation is seeking an experienced & mission-driven Controller to lead the organization's accounting & financial reporting functions. Reporting to the Chief of Staff - Finance, the Controller provides strategic & operational leadership for all accounting activities across HAC & its affiliated entities. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Accounting Operations & Team Leadership Lead & manage all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, cash management, restricted funds, & financial reporting. Supervise, mentor, & develop accounting staff, including setting priorities, assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, & supporting professional growth. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, & customer service within the finance team. Evaluate & improve accounting processes, systems, & workflows to enhance efficiency & effectiveness. Financial Reporting & General Ledger Management Oversee monthly, quarterly, & annual close processes, ensuring timely & accurate financial reporting. Maintain the integrity of the general ledger & chart of accounts. Review & approve journal entries, reconciliations, allocations, & other accounting transactions. Prepare & review financial statements, management reports, & supporting schedules for leadership, the Board, funders, lenders, & regulatory agencies. Analyze financial results & significant budget variances & provide recommendations to management. Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls Serve as primary liaison for external auditors & manage coordination of the annual financial statement audit & Single Audit Oversee preparation of Form 990 & other required regulatory filings. Develop, implement, & monitor internal controls, accounting policies, & financial procedures. Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, grant requirements, debt covenants, donor restrictions, & applicable federal & state regulations. Grants, Development & Specialized Accounting Oversee accounting & financial reporting for grants, government contracts, restricted contributions, housing development projects, property operations, & affiliated entities. Ensure accurate revenue recognition, project cost tracking, cost allocations, & restricted fund accounting. Maintain accounting for development projects, capital assets, debt financing, & intercompany transactions. Partner with contract management to support accurate financial reporting & compliance for grants & contracts. Support lender, auditor, regulatory, & funder reporting requirements. Treasury, Cash Management & Financial Planning Oversee organizational cash management, banking relationships, & cash flow forecasting. Monitor liquidity & support financial planning, budgeting, & forecasting activities. Support the Chief of Staff - Finance in the development & administration of the annual operating & capital budgets. Assist with financial modeling & analysis to support strategic decision-making. Monitor debt obligations, lender reporting requirements, & financial covenant compliance. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including financial reporting, audit management, & general ledger oversight. Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or management experience leading an accounting team. Demonstrated experience managing the month-end & year-end close process. Experience preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Experience developing & maintaining internal controls & accounting policies. Strong financial analysis, problem-solving, organizational, & communication skills. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel & accounting systems. See complete job description when applying.