What are the responsibilities and job description for the Comptroller (Housing) Washington County Housing Authority (Local Government) position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
Are you looking for a career where you have the chance to shape financial strategies and support essential community programs? Washington County Housing Authority is searching for a Comptroller to play a key role in guiding the financial health of the agency. This position offers the chance to work with leadership to strengthen financial systems and improve daily operations. Apply now to join our leadership team that values accuracy, teamwork, and long-term planning!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Comptroller, you will be supporting the financial direction of the Housing Authority, ensuring strong fiscal oversight across all programs. You will take part in creating strategies that support future planning and everyday financial needs. In this role, you will perform the following duties:
- Financial Leadership: Direct financial operations and support strategic planning for long term and daily needs
- Ledger Oversight: Maintain general ledgers for all Housing Authority entities and programs
- Investment Management: Manage the investment and reinvestment of Housing Authority funds
- Reporting and Analysis: Prepare analytical accounting reports and budget projections for leadership and program staff
- Regulatory Compliance: Monitor submissions to HUD and ensure all required filings are completed with IRS, PHFA, HUD, and NSPIRE
- Audit Coordination: Work with independent and regulatory auditors during on-site reviews
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Four years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience including one year of supervisory experience and a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by fifteen college credits in accounting; or
- Any equivalent combination of accounting experience and training.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
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You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.