Controller – Columbus, MS

About the role

The Housing Authority of the City of Columbus, known as the Friendly City, seeks a Controller to join their finance department. This position reports directly to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate books of account and records concerning the receipts and disbursements of all Housing Authority funds, Annual Contribution Contracts, and all financial and fiscal matters involving receipts, expenditures, and surpluses of Housing Authority activities.
• Execute expenditures in conformity with approved budgetary limitations and HUD requirements.
• Prepare required financial reports and operating statements to the Executive Director and HUD.
• Work with very limited oversight or supervision, advising the Executive Director on finances, budgets, and audits, preparing reports for Board presentations, and providing research and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Oversee payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and procurement to ensure efficient and accurate reporting and operations.
• Develop and recommend fiscal policies and procedures based on thorough research and analysis.
• Collaborate with outside auditors for accurate reporting and manage post-audit assignments and follow-through.
• Oversee purchase order and inventory records, maintain cost records, and internal controls on capital fund and various grant projects.
• Prepare and submit HUD reports, including FASS, Operating Subsidy, Capital Reporting, grant management, and budget revisions.
• Complete and report monthly and annual financial reports for the Board, Executive Director, management team, and staff.
• Manage record retention for all fiscal, accounting, procurement, and IT records.
• Ensure appropriate system setups for asset repositioning through LIHTC venues.
• Direct asset repositioning efforts under the Non-Profit Arm of the Housing Authority and manage the submission of its annual 990.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Five plus years of progressive accounting experience in governmental, financial management, budgeting, and auditing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of modern principles, practices, and techniques of Public Housing Authority Management, including HUD Procurement.
• CPA license preferred.