Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Compliance

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Office of COO Full Time Senior Vice Pres. Columbia, SC, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $79,600.00 To $ Annually

Columbia Housing offers a very generous benefits package, including:

• Health
• Vision
• Term Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• State Retirement*
• 401K and 457 Plans
• Annual Leave Accrual
• Sick Leave Accrual
• 13 paid holidays
• Alternative Work Schedule Options (including a 4-day workweek), if applicable
• Employee Assistance Program
• Apprenticeship Opportunity, if applicable

Salary Range: $79,600 $ 111,500 $ 143,300

Position Summary

The Controller serves as the senior financial leader responsible for the administration and oversight of Columbia Housing's accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, treasury management, grant compliance, audit coordination, and financial operations. The Controller functions as the Agency's chief financial administrator and serves as the principal advisor and strategic partner to the Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer (COO/CFO) on financial matters.

The Controller is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial records, safeguarding Agency assets, maintaining compliance with HUD regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal and state requirements, and Columbia Housing policies and procedures. The Controller exercises independent judgment in directing financial operations, supervising finance staff, managing financial reporting, and supporting executive decision-making.

The Controller may act on behalf of the COO/CFO in financial matters as delegated and is expected to provide leadership that promotes fiscal accountability, operational efficiency, and sound financial management throughout the Agency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Leadership and Administration

• Direct and manage the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department.
• Serve as the senior financial administrator responsible for accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, treasury administration, and compliance activities.
• Assist the COO/CFO in developing and implementing financial strategies that support Agency goals and objectives.
• Evaluate financial operations and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, compliance, and internal controls.
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to executive leadership.

Accounting and Financial Operations

• Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll review, grant accounting, fixed assets, and financial reporting.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all accounting records and financial transactions.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and accounting adjustments.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Monitor interfund and inter-program transactions and allocations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable governmental accounting standards.
• Prepare, review, and present monthly financial statements, management reports, and supporting analyses for executive leadership and Board meetings.
• Preparation and submission of Financial Data Schedule (FDS) reports and other HUD-required financial reporting.
• Prepare financial reports for HUD, lenders, investors, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Review budget-to-actual reports and provide variance analysis and recommendations.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all financial reporting requirements.

Budgeting and Financial…