Description
Wesley Housing is a nonprofit community housing developer whose mission is to develop, own, operate, preserve, and maintain affordable housing and sustain quality communities for low- and moderate-income families and individuals across the Washington, D.C. region. The heart and soul of Wesley Housing’s mission lies in our commitment to combine affordable housing with family programs and supportive services to foster positive development and self-sufficiency for all adults, children, and families. Wesley Housing’s headquarters are located in Alexandria, VA (Fairfax County). Our apartment communities are located throughout the Washington, D.C. metro region.
Job Title: Controller
Department: Accounting
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Location: Alexandria, VA
Job Summary
The Controller works closely with the CFO and manages the accounting team. This position, in collaboration with the CFO, is responsible for oversight of all lines of businesses at Wesley Housing and financial and risk management. The Controller also maintains oversight of finance department operations.
Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Responsibilities
Property Management Oversight
- Oversee monthly closing of property financials
- Prepare and review files and work-paper packages for annual audits
- Assist with preparation of annual property and project budgets
Real Estate Development
- Prepare and review construction draw packages
- Process construction invoices
Core Operations
- Encourage and build trust, respect, and cooperation among team members
- Supervise, manage, and evaluate the work of a team of two or more employees
- Train and guide the work of other team members
- Set performance standards and monitor performance
- Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, payroll, and budgeting duties
- Effectively analyze costs and benefits related to potential actions
- Maintain knowledge of current developments in area(s) of expertise
- Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge
- Prepare reports related to compliance matters
- Analyze financial records to improve efficiency, budgeting or planning
- Monitor flow of cash or other resources
- Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures
- Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and reports required by regulatory agencies
- Direct and assist other departments with policy, procedure, control, and utilization of financial resources
- Monitor financial activities and details, such as budgets, cash flow and reserve levels
- Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policy
- Oversee payroll processes
- Oversee aspects of insurance programs
- Lead staff training and development in budgeting and financial management
- Develop constructive working relationships with internal and external partners
- Provide guidance and expert advice on organization finances, technical systems, or processes
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting required
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
- 5+ years of experience in public accounting, accounting, finance or related field
- Strategic business planning experience
- Budget management
- Accounting software experience
- Business intelligence and data analysis software experience
- Database reporting software
- Expert level with Microsoft Excel and proficient with the entire Microsoft Office suite
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Attention to detail
- At least two years successfully managing a team of accounting and finance professionals
- Able to perform work with limited supervision
- Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices in real estate field
- Knowledge of nonprofit financial business and management principles
- Knowledge of relevant laws, procedures, regulations, and agency rules as it relates to scope of work processes
- Knowledge of principles and procedures for managing a team
- Able to apply critical thinking
- Problem solving ability for developing and evaluating options and implementing solutions
- Experience in implementing accounting policies and procedures
- Excellent communication skills; oral and written
- Strong organization skills
- Able to work independently, multi-task and prioritize responsibilities
- Able to multi-task
Physical Job Requirements
- This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary (standing and seated) position more than half the time
- This role may need to move about the office(s) less than half the time
- This role requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle less than half the time
- This role may need to kneel, crawl, crouch down less than half the time
- This role must be able to maneuver (lift, move, carry, slide, etc.) 15 – 20 lbs
- This role operates machinery and/or equipment that requires the constant use of hands/fingers/wrists (ex.’s: typing, filing, etc.) more than half the time
- This role requires the ability to spend more than half the time viewing computer monitors
Travel Requirements
This position has occasional travel requirements: commuting between regional offices and site locations less than 25% of the time
Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected]