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Controller

Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation
Philadelphia, PA Other
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/31/2026
Description

Under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of PHDC's accounting and financial reporting functions across PHDC and its affiliated entities. The employee in this class serves as the organization's principal technical accounting authority; establishes accounting policies and internal control standards; oversees financial reporting, audits, grants accounting, accounts receivable, treasury operations, and financial systems; supervises the Director of Accounting; and performs related work as required.

PHDC offers a generous benefits package, including:

  • Superior health insurance (including prescription, vision, and dental)
  • Generous retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Deferred compensation
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • And much more!

ONCE HIRED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BECOME A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF APPOINTMENT AND MAINTAIN RESIDENCY STATUS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

PHDC is an equal opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or a closely related field; a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.
• At least eight years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including at least three years managing and developing professional staff and experience supervising other managers.
• Experience managing financial statement audits and complex multi-entity financial reporting.
• Experience in a governmental, public-sector, housing, community development, or nonprofit environment is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience that demonstrates the required competencies may be considered.

Salary : $130,000 - $150,000

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