Assistant Comptroller

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CENTRAL OFFICE Management Montgomery, AL, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $67,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

The duties listed below illustrate the types of work that may be performed. Omission of a specific duty does not exclude similar, related, or logically assigned work.

• Assist the Comptroller in overseeing accounts payable, payroll, purchasing, and related finance functions.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, appropriate authorization, and compliance with established internal controls.
• Recommend improvements to accounting procedures, financial workflows, and segregation of duties.

• Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers for assigned programs and funding sources in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries; complete monthly account analyses, reconciliations, and closing activities.
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure timely correction and documentation of financial records.

• Coordinate monthly subsidy drawdowns, check runs, funds transfers, and authorized disbursements.
• Monitor cash flow, cash balances, and funding needs; support investment and certificate-of-deposit activities in accordance with MHA policies.
• Coordinate with financial institutions regarding banking accounts, deposits, and related transactions.

• Assist with HUD monthly electronic financial submissions, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Apply applicable HUD requirements, federal and state regulations, and MHA fiscal policies to accounting operations.
• Monitor changes in reporting requirements and advise the Comptroller on potential financial or compliance impacts.

• Prepare accurate financial statements, schedules, reconciliations, and management reports for Comptroller review.
• Coordinate with accounting staff to prepare documentation for annual independent audits, HUD reviews, and other external examinations.
• Respond to audit requests, support corrective actions, and maintain organized supporting records.

• Provide guidance, training, and mentoring to Finance Department employees and help monitor work quality and deadlines.
• Oversee daily Finance Department operations and supervise assigned staff in the Comptroller’s absence.
• Safeguard confidential financial, personnel, payroll, banking, audit, and board information.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in accordance with MHA policy.
• Ten years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including at least four years in public housing or governmental accounting, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting, debits and credits, reconciliations, journal entries, financial statements, and internal controls.
• Working knowledge of HUD financial requirements, government or public housing accounting, and applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications; ability to learn and effectively use accounting and operational systems, including Yardi.
• Experience with budgeting, cash management, audit preparation, financial analysis, and regulatory reporting.
• Ability to supervise and coach employees, organize competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated discretion when handling confidential information.