Controller

Department: Finance Reports to: Director of Finance & Administration FLSA Status: EXEMPT, Full-Time (36-40 hours per week) Hourly Range: $65,000 - $73,000 Annual Salary plus benefits Benefits: Employer Paid Health Insurance, Annual Employer Contribution to HSA, Employer Paid Dental, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Contribution to IRA, PTO, Paid Holidays. Benefits subject to start date and mandatory introductory period. Benefits subject to change. About Us Homes of Hope is a non-profit organization dedicated to achieving generational change throughout South Carolina. Our mission is to open doors to economic mobility through housing, economic, and workforce development. Position Summary The Controller stewards day-to-day accounting operations, financial records, reporting, monthly close, accounting procedures, internal controls, audit preparation, and supervision of the Staff Accountant. This role serves as the primary accounting leader within the Finance Department, strengthens systems and processes, and escalates significant or unusual financial matters. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include But aren't Limited To Accounting Operations and General Ledger Steward the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger across applicable entities. Ensure transactions are recorded accurately, consistently, timely, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Maintain the chart of accounts, accounting schedules, and supporting documentation. Prepare and review journal entries, including entries prepared by the Staff Accountant or authorized staff. Review general ledger activity for unusual, incomplete, or inaccurate transactions and ensure correction. Ensure consistent accounting treatment across departments, programs, funding sources, properties, and entities. Monitor property management, grant, debt, fixed asset, and other financial activity. Review complex accounting matters and real estate transactions, consulting with the Director as appropriate. Month-End Close and Financial Reporting Ensure timely and accurate completion of the monthly financial close process. Manage a monthly close calendar with clear deadlines and responsibilities. Ensure reconciliations and balance sheet reviews are completed accurately and timely. Investigate unusual balances, transactions, trends, and material variances. Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and initial variance analysis. Maintain historical financial records and reporting consistency. Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Transactional Accounting Oversight Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, vendor records, credit card activity, and other routine accounting processes performed by the Staff Accountant. Review payment activity and supporting documentation according to approval policies and internal controls. Ensure vendor records, W9s, 1099s, deposits, receivables, and cash activity are complete, accurate, and timely. Monitor receivables and other balances and elevate significant issues. Ensure accounting documentation is stored for operational, audit, and compliance needs. Internal Controls and Accounting Procedures Develop, document, and improve accounting procedures and recurring finance processes. Identify accounting risks, control weaknesses, or documentation gaps and recommend corrective action. Ensure procedures support crosstraining, continuity, stewardship, accountability, and compliance. Support the Director in developing and maintaining organizational financial policies. Audit and Compliance Support Manage daytoday preparation for the annual financial statement audit and other financial audits as applicable. Maintain and coordinate the audit Prepared by Client request list and internal preparation schedule. Prepare or review audit schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and workpapers. Research and resolve audit discrepancies or documentation requests. Escalate complex accounting matters, proposed adjustments, significant findings, or sensitive issues to the Director. Support IRS Form 990, Single Audit requirements, and other financial reporting or compliance activities. Budgeting, Forecasting and Financial Analysis Support Support development of the annual operating budget, departmental budget templates, and consolidation of departmental submissions. Review proposed budget information for completeness, mathematical accuracy, and consistency with the chart of accounts. Assist with entry and maintenance of approved budgets within financial systems. Support scenario analysis and other special financial projects as requested. Cash, Debt and Payroll Accounting Support Ensure cash activity is accurately reflected in the general ledger and reconciled to financial institutions. Reconcile loan balances, principal payments, interest expense, and other debtrelated activity. Support the Director with financial information related to cash flow, debt, loan servicing, refinancing, and collateral analysis. Ensure new loans, refinancings, payoffs, and other financing activity are accurately reflected after review of supporting documentation. Reconcile payroll activity to payroll reports and the general ledger. Staff Supervision and Finance Team Leadership Directly supervise the Staff Accountant, including coaching, training, assignments, and professional development. Review work for accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and adherence to accounting procedures. Serve as the Staff Accountant's primary resource for routine accounting questions and problemsolving. Conduct performance feedback and evaluations according to organizational practices. Establish clear expectations, deadlines, and accountability for Finance Department processes. Foster a collaborative, serviceoriented, accountable, and continuousimprovement culture. Communicate workload concerns, emerging issues, staffing needs, and process risks to the Director. Cross-Department Collaboration Serve as a knowledgeable and accessible accounting resource to department leaders and staff. Assist departments in understanding accounting processes, coding, documentation, and reporting requirements. Partner with staff to resolve accounting discrepancies and improve financial workflows. Maintain confidentiality regarding financial, employee, donor, lender, vendor, and organizational information. Minimum Requirements and Qualifications A passion and heart for the vision and mission of Homes of Hope. Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel. Ability to learn and effectively use additional financial and operational software systems. Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience. 4+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including responsibility for monthend close and general ledger accounting. High level of integrity, accountability, judgment, and stewardship of organizational resources. Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Ability to prepare, review, and understand financial statements. Strong reconciliation, analytical, and problemsolving skills. Ability to identify accounting discrepancies, research issues, and independently develop solutions. Demonstrated understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties. Strong organization, time management, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy. Ability to communicate complex accounting information clearly to individuals with varying financial knowledge. Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, hold staff accountable, work independently, and escalation significant matters. Preferred Qualifications Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or seniorlevel accounting experience. Experience supervising accounting staff. Nonprofit accounting experience. Experience with organizations operating multiple programs, entities, funding sources, or business activities. Experience with real estate, property management, development, or debt accounting. QuickBooks Online certification or advanced QuickBooks Online experience. Working Conditions Estimated 36-40 hours per week; primarily office-based with limited offsite work for meetings, banking, training, or organizational activities as needed. Limited remote work may be permitted with supervisor approval and must not interfere with Finance Department deadlines, team supervision, or organizational needs. When workload exceeds available capacity, the Controller is expected to communicate constraints so priorities may be adjusted. Physical Demands and Work Environment The job operates primarily in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear and frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Ability to travel locally for work-related appointments as needed is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Note This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and perform other duties requested by an authorized supervisor. Duties may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 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