Controller

We are a growing non-profit organization based in Cleveland, Ohio that offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities to grow within the organization, and the ability to improve the communities we serve. CHN Housing Partners: CHN is a highly seasoned, nonprofit affordable housing developer, housing service provider and residential mortgage lender that works with its partners to solve major housing challenges for low-income people and under-served communities. Through our partnerships we have developed over 7,000 affordable homes, and each year serve over 60,000 families through a wide array of housing services. We work in Ohio and neighboring states, including Michigan, to preserve and expand affordable housing, and build equitable communities. By investing in affordable housing, we are investing in families, communities, and the economy. We are investing in the power of the permanent address. Position Summary: The Controller is responsible for overseeing CHN’s core financial operations, including the accounts payable, grants management and general ledger functions. This role is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of CHN’s finances by evaluating financial reports, ensuring timely invoice payments and A/R collections, and identifying solutions to financial issues. The rate of pay for this position is $ 120,000 - $130,000 per year (FLSA Exempt) commensurate with experience Position Summary: The Controller is responsible for overseeing CHN’s core financial operations, including the accounts payable, grants management and general ledger functions. This role is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of CHN’s finances by evaluating financial reports, ensuring timely invoice payments and A/R collections, and identifying solutions to financial issues. Responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with financial laws & industry guidelines, and the efficient operations of the accounting team Oversee the supervision of the accounting team (GL, AP, AR, Grants Management), including hiring, training, developing, motivating, and delegating department tasks. Responsible for the accuracy and timely issuance of the CHN and affiliates audit and 990 returns plus the distribution of these reports to our financial partners Perform regular financial analysis, generate monthly trend reports, investigate variances, and continually evaluate financial performance and potential risk. Evaluate and oversee cash flow, including timely collections of accounts/grants receivable and strategic use of capital resources. Continually review all internal control processes and standards, update policies as needed. Partner in the development of the annual budgets plus the individual cost center program or grant budgets as needed to meet the requirements of funders. Support the integration of new programs into the accounting infrastructure as needed. Keep informed of the company’s developing strategies and objectives, the latest nonprofit, LIHTC, lending/CDFI industries which could have a fiscal impact on the business and the accounting systems. Other duties and special projects as assigned. Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: Required: Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field CPA: active or non-active Experience: 10+ years of experience in fiscal management Management of teams with tenured and new professionals Working with various levels of the organization within a variety of departments Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities An analytical mind with strong organizational and critical thinking skills Deep understanding of accounting, finance, and management principles Outstanding team development skills Self-starter with high level of integrity Able to create a welcoming culture that incorporates CHN’s core values into the fabric of the workplace. Serves as a leader, mentor, and coach to company staff. Preferred: Federal Grants Management Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements: Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. CHN Housing Partners is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. CHN Housing Partners is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason. #J-18808-Ljbffr CHN Housing Partners