Controller​/CPA

Summary/Objective:

The Controller leads the organization's accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls. This is a hand-on role that both oversees and performs daily accounting activities, month-end close, financial reporting, audits, budgeting support, and process improvements. The Controller partners across departments and provides financial insights to support the CFO with strategic decision-making.

• Oversee accounting functions including receivables, payables, cash management, cost accounting, and the general ledger.
• Provide hands-on accounting support by posting cash disbursements and deposits and assisting with other transaction processing as needed to support the team.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of deposits, mortgage activity, ACH/wires, and NSF items.
• Prepare mortgage remittances and supporting documentation and submit them to the Vice President of Mortgage Servicing for review and payment to the banks.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and oversee new accounts and project code setup.
• Review and approve disbursements, including AP, purchase orders, expense reports, and purchase cards.
• Provide oversight of mortgage/escrow processes.

• Lead and actively participate in the monthly clo se, including preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, reviewing supporting schedules, and completing other close activities as needed.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and monthly reporting packages, including budget-to-actual results and variance analysis.
• Provide financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Ensure proper revenue recognition and accounting treatment for grants, contributions, pledges, home sales, and other funding arrangements.

• Oversee job costing and construction-in-process entries.
• Partner with Construction on project budgets, bid reviews, and monitoring job performance.

• Strengthen and maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and regulations.
• Partner with the Compliance Manager to review grant agreements, government funding documents, and related requirements; understand the terms and conditions of each funding source; and ensure funding is recorded with the correct accounting treatment, including identifying loans, forgivable loans, grants, and other obligations.
• Lead annual audit and IRS Form 990 preparation.
• Ensure complete and accurate financial documentation.

• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Oversee financial systems (Sage Intacct, , Paylocity), including training and optimization.
• Ensure cross-training of department staff.

• Supervise and develop accounting staff.
• Promote a collaborative, mission-driven team environment focused on accuracy, transparency, and improvement.

• Support the CFO with special projects and strategic initiatives.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• High integrity and commitment to confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial staff
• Strong organization and time-management
• Self-directed and accountable, with the initiative and sound judgment to independently manage responsibilities, resolve issues, and move work forward with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting systems (Sage Intacct, , Paylocity preferred)

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