Controller, Housing Jobs

• Direct the accounting operations of Met Council’s affordable housing portfolio including tenant billing, A/P, A/R, and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implement a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Supervise Fiscal-Housing accounting staff including oversight of work product, organization structure, and the distribution of work.
• Oversee the production of periodic financial reports; ensure that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Review financial details from past, present, and forecasted operations; identify development opportunities and improvements that can be made.
• Manage all accrual and cash basis accounting functions for the portfolio of properties.
• Review invoices to ensure correct account coding and expense allocations.
• Additional responsibilities as required.
• Work with external auditors and provide needed information for annual audits of housing entities.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close of accounting and financial records.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Produce the annual budget and provide forecasts for portfolio properties on cash and accrual bases; report significant budget differences to management.
• Review, analyze, and manage general ledger accounts for multiple affordable residential properties.
• Work closely with the CFO to ensure that expenses are on target with projections and that the organization operates within budget parameters.
• Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
• Analyze & reconcile Gross Potential Rent.

Competencies:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
• Excellent management and supervisory skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytic, and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Skill and Education:

• CPA (preferred)
• Knowledge of and experience with city, state and federal affordable housing subsidy programs including relevant accounting and reporting requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• 10+ Years of accounting experience within the real estate industry; residential/affordable experience (strongly preferred)

Compensation: $130,000 - $145,000 per year

Benefits: Major medical, dental, vision and life insurance; pre-tax commuter benefits; FSA; 403(b) with employer contribution; plus generous vacation, sick leave and holidays.