Controller

Overview
Hope Community is a not-for-profit affordable housing organization founded in 1968. Our core mission is to enhance the quality of life for low- and moderate-income families in Harlem through the development, preservation, and management of affordable housing and community-focused commercial spaces.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Controller to join our finance team. The Controller will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial operations of the organization, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing strategic financial guidance. This position requires a strong background in accounting and finance, with a focus on maintaining accurate financial records and reporting.

Duties

• Oversee the operations of the Accounting Department, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll.
• ·Manages all accounting functions including but not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and purchasing.
• · Reviews, evaluates, and implements accounting systems, policies, and procedures.
• · Ensures all financial reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner.
• · Supervises monthly balancing of books and monthly account reviews; prepares and presents monthly financial statements.
• · Coordinates annual independent audit and preparation of annual tax documents of Hope Community and its subsidaries.
• · Provides management with timely reviews of the organization’s financial status and progress.
• · Ensures compliance with statutory payroll and property tax reporting.
• · Monitors receivables to ensure credit risk is mitigated.
• · Oversees accounts payable function including but not limited to compliance with expense reporting, capitalization policy, and purchase order procedures.
• · Assists with company strategic planning.
• · Assists with special projects as required.
• · Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• · Directly supervises 2 employees within the Finance department.
• · Carries out supervisory responsibilities following the organization's policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• · Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• · 5 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• · Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements
• · Recent working experience with Yardi Voyager a plus.
• · Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• · Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• · Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Join our team as a Controller where you will contribute to our financial success while developing your career in a dynamic environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• New York, NY 10029 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10029: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000