Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Closing Date: Open Until Filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. First review of applications is April 14, 2025.

Salary: $8,775 to $11,876, depending on qualifications.

Location: Hybrid remote and onsite at 1000 2 nd Ave., Suite 2700, Seattle, WA

Our office is located in downtown Seattle’s Financial District on 2 nd Avenue and Spring Street and is within walking distance to Pike Place Market and Seattle’s scenic waterfront.

** In addition to the salary posted above, this position is currently receiving an additional 5% premium pay due to the position being in King County.

We are currently recruiting for up to two Controller positions for the Finance division. This position will offer a challenge to an experienced financial professional with strong leadership skills. The Controller manages the accounting function for all of the Commission programs, assures the preparation and distribution of timely and accurate financial statements and bond disclosure reports for the outstanding bond indebtedness of the Commission.

This position oversees the annual budget process and participates in policy development and implementation. The Controller must maintain a current knowledge base of GAAP, FASB and GASB standards as they apply to operating and bond funds of the Commission to assist in the maintenance of the financial integrity of the Commission. The Controller will also perform a similar role for our Affiliate Agency: the Washington Higher Education Facilities Authority.

The Finance Division of the Washington State Housing Finance Commission (the “Commission”) monitors, records, summarizes and reports all financial transactions, oversees the system of internal controls to ensure that assets are safeguarded and that financial activities conform to Federal and State regulations, and monitors and manages outstanding bond debt. The duty station for this position is Seattle, WA. The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking and complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed.

Employees are required to come onsite at least once a week and may need to come in more frequently based on Division needs. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance of our worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

The Commission is a market-driven and self-supporting agency created to provide below-market rate financing for building, purchasing, or preserving affordable housing and nonprofit capital facilities. The Commission functions as a financing conduit between developers, lenders, first-time home buyers, real estate professionals, and nonprofit organizations to provide affordable financing for homes, rental housing, civic and social services facilities, energy conservation projects and first-time farmers and ranchers.

We believe that creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment is important and vital to the success of the Commission. We believe in working together to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination and moving beyond simple tolerance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity contained within each individual.

Provide strong leadership, team building, problem solving and interpersonal guidance to Division members. Support effectiveness of employees through timely appraisal and professional development opportunities. Support effective communications throughout the organization.

Design, implement and manage procedures and processes to assure appropriate internal control, proper and accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of existing programs and new initiatives. Lead the independent audit process, including preparation and oversight of work papers, footnotes, statement layout and end product. Lead the State Auditor’s office annual accountability and single audits as necessary.

Manage the application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) & Financial Accounting Standards Board FASB pronouncements, as applicable.

Oversee the daily activities of the Division’s General Operations…