Job Title: Controller
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Cincinnati (OH)
Position: Onsite
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities,
duties and/or skills required.
* Responsible for all properties under Touchstone management, General Ledgers and Construction Ledgers integrity.
* Manage the accounting operations of Touchstone Properties including budgeting, auditing, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger and financial reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, internal policies and procedures and funding agency regulations and guidelines.
* Lead the month-end close, annual close and financial reporting requirements for all Touchstone properties
• Collaborate with the Development and Construction teams to understand and take Accounting ownership of all financing deals and reporting requirements including development of amortization schedules and developer fee revenue recognition requirements.
* Responsible for all Touchstone properties external audits, tax return preparations including collaborating with Procurement to procure public accounting firms to provide assurance and tax services for all Touchstone Property properties including filing requirements to HUD.
• Responsible for treasury functions and daily cash management and reporting for all instrumentalities;
* Monthly operating results analysis of all property’s performance including reporting on on-going construction activities; developing key performance and operational indicators.
* Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, investor and reporting requirements including covenants;
* Oversee Touchstone Properties budgets including recommendations, requests, reports, proposals and/or projections. • Review fiscal operations to ensure integrity, accuracy and control of data.
* Ensure compliance with applicable HUD, federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
* Act as a resource for management and staff; provides technical support within area of responsibility.
* Supervise assigned staff. Interview, approve leave, recommend hiring/discipline and administer policy in accordance with CMHA policies and procedures. Regularly monitor and document the status of department performance goals. Oversee performance management for staff including performance evaluations. Prepare and submit timesheets and payroll adjustments.
* Responsible for coaching, motivating, and developing personnel and promoting teamwork environment with accountability;
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each competency satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to work with mixed finance tools including tax credits, bank funds, HUD and other public and private sources of funding;
• Must be a problem solver
• Strong leadership and demonstrated ability to motivate and improve productivity among staff, work with private entities in real estate partnerships;
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
* Demonstrated skill in giving presentations and organizing financial information in an understandable format;
• Quick learner and able to adapt quickly to various computer applications
• Working knowledge with demonstrated ability of advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with emphasis on Excel. • Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• Demonstrated history of successful interaction and involvement with community-based organizations involving persons of low income. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS:
* Certified Public Accountant, preferred;
• Degree in Business Administration with emphasis in finance/accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience with previous and/or current positions held as a Controller or Accounting Director.
• Experience in affordable housing, public sector fiscal, and budgeting activities is a plus;
* Extensive experience in preparing financial reporting and telling the story behind the numbers. • Experience with Real Estate Financing preferred