Assistant Controller

Description We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support financial operations and strengthen the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of accounting activities in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role will oversee key reporting cycles, deliver meaningful budget and lending analysis, and help maintain strong internal controls across the organization. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in month-end close, general ledger management, financial reporting, and audit support within a regulated environment.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the monthly reconciliation process for financial statements and ensure reporting is completed in time for scheduled board review, including monitoring restricted and unrestricted cash activity.

- Evaluate budget-to-actual results across cost centers each month and present clear variance summaries that help department leaders understand financial performance.

- Establish and maintain accounting procedures, documentation standards, and control practices that support complete, accurate, and timely financial records.

- Prepare and submit recurring and annual reports required by regulatory bodies, funding partners, and other external stakeholders.

- Coordinate responses to audit confirmation requests and support external audit activities with accurate financial information.

- Partner with leadership in single-family lending operations to assess loan sale opportunities and assist with the financial components of transaction execution.

- Perform detailed reconciliations and financial analysis related to lending activity, including reviewing servicer reports, updating ledgers and databases, tracking delinquency trends, and preparing recurring lending reports.

- Provide payoff information and other financial documentation related to loan portfolios as needed to support operational and reporting requirements. Requirements - Experience managing month-end close activities and maintaining an accurate general ledger.

- Strong background in financial reporting, account reconciliation, and variance analysis.

- Knowledge of financial statement audits and the ability to support external audit requests effectively.

- Familiarity with accounting controls, compliance reporting, and regulated financial environments.

- Ability to analyze lending-related financial data and work with servicing information to produce accurate reports.

- Proficiency in preparing reports for regulatory agencies, grantors, or other external oversight groups.

- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to meet recurring deadlines.

- Experience with DCAA-related standards or comparable compliance frameworks is preferred.

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