Assistant Controller

About the role

The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) was established in 1974 to better respond to the County’s need for affordable housing. HOC is authorized to acquire, own, lease, and operate housing; to provide for the construction or renovation of housing; obtain financial assistance from any public or private source to assist its housing activities; and arrange for social services, resident services, and ... The Assistant Controller is a professional accounting and management level position responsible for assisting the Controller with the management of the Finance Division, including financial statement review, audit oversight and supervision of the day to day activities of the central accounting office to include all general accounting functions (i.e. Property Accounting, Public Fund Accounting, Bond Accounting), accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and other assigned administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Agency Audit and preparation of Audit including Indenture Audits.
• Prepare quarterly consolidated financial statements.
• Manage and coordinate the submission of financial reports for County and State ACFR consolidation.
• Supervise General Fund Accounting and Bond Accounting.
• Banking liaison with Agency bank and HOC. Oversee cash management and investments – recommend and research investment opportunities.
• Supervise the Multifamily Fund and Single Family Fund during bond issuance.
• Supervise journal entries and review monthly closing process.
• Review staff work for accuracy.
• Oversee and training of internal controls.
• Review, approve or correct financial records produced from Yardi. Verify that financial software systems maintain data integrity.
• Assist Controller for the direct and indirect supervision of the staff in the Accounting Department to include overseeing all personnel actions, recruitment and performance appraisals.
• Ad hoc analysis as necessary.
• Review agency-wide accounting policies for necessary updates.
• Coordination of inter-divisional projects.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• At least five years of senior-level experience as an Accountant with at least two years of supervisory experience.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field.
• CPA preferred.
• Considerable knowledge of accounting principles, practices, governmental accounting, grant, cost accounting, bonds.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures related to accounting.
• Knowledge of, or ability to acquire knowledge of governmental laws, rules and regulations governing accounting activities at HOC.
• Ability to develop and make improvements in accounting methods, procedures forms and records.
• Knowledge of computerized spreadsheets, databases and computerized accounting systems.
• Ability to organize, analyze and interpret financial data to solve accounting problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise and train subordinates.
• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of the Accounting Department.

Pay

Salary range: Minimum $94,415, Midpoint $127,705, Maximum $160,995; Salary determined by departmental budget - Offer commensurate with experience.