Controller - Women's Affordable Housing Network : Job Details

The Planning Office for Urban Affairs (the Planning Office) seeks a Controller to join our mission-driven professional staff. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will support a collaborative affordable housing development and asset management team and will have responsibility for all day-to-day operational accounting and reporting duties.The Organization and Its Activities Established to develop low, moderate, and mixed-income housing for families, the elderly, and the homeless, the Planning Office serves as a catalyst for local housing development, neighborhood revitalization, and housing advocacy. We have developed more than 3,000 units, channeling over $650 million of investment dollars into developments throughout eastern and central Massachusetts. We currently have more than 1,000 units of rental and homeownership projects underway in Boston, Worcester, Brockton, Attleboro, Gloucester, Wayland, and Needham.Our developments focus on creating strong communities where people of economic, racial, and ethnic diversity can live with dignity and respect. They are designed to meet the needs of both our residents and the particular communities in which we build. We work with nonprofit partners, service providers, property management firms, and have an asset manager on staff to ensure effective property operations over time.The Planning Office is led by an experienced affordable housing team that participates in and leads local and national advocacy efforts to increase affordable housing resources, avoid foreclosures, and address homelessness. Our board of trustees, appointed by the Cardinal, works together with our President to govern our financially strong and growing organization.Expectations of the Controller The Controller will demonstrate a strong commitment to affordable housing development and an ability to work well in a small, collegial environment. They will undertake the following responsibilities:Maintain effective internal controls and take corrective action as needed.Own the monthly close and perform all weekly, monthly, and quarterly operational and financial accounting routines and periodic financial reporting.Manage the General Ledger (setup and maintenance, processing journal entries), Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, billing, and invoicing activities.Perform monthly cash, prepaids, fixed assets, intercompany, and accounts payable reconciliations.Create and review monthly financial statements and various analytical reports.Provide analysis of variances between financial results month-over-month and year-to-date budget, with subsequent tracking and forecasting throughout the year.Assist the real estate development team with funding requisitions, job cost tracking, monitoring, reporting, and budgeting.Monitor payroll data for accuracy and ensure compliance.Resolve financial and operational accounting issues as they arise.Assist with budgeting processes.Serve as the primary contact providing data and schedules to auditors and tax accountants, and liaise with third-party property management firms.Support treasury functions.Complete ad hoc requests from the CFO, Asset Management, and Development teams.Identify areas for improvement within the accounting and financial support functions (e.g., financial systems, accounting software, process automation).Initiate or carry out special projects to improve efficiency and support the organization's goals.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Our Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated professional who takes initiative and possesses many of the following skills and experiences:BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.5+ years of progressive accounting experience.Public accounting experience / CPA certification preferred.Strong financial accounting and analytical skills.Ability to identify issues and proactively resolve them, with a focus on continuous improvement.Experience with real estate development budgeting and funding requisitions.Knowledge of affordable housing finance, property management, and compliance.Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting software.Proficiency with real estate development or property management software such as Yardi Voyager or RealPage Financial Suite, and QuickBooks.Strong communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.High level of professionalism and personal integrity.The Planning Office offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including 100% coverage of individual or family health plan premiums, a 401(k) plan with company match, a Flexible Medical Savings Program, and annual bonus potential. Staff are expected to work in our downtown Boston office three days a week. The salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 – $140,000; total compensation will depend on experience and qualifications.The Planning Office for Urban Affairs is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and cultures.Application instructions or link to apply should be provided here.#J-18808-Ljbffr