Controller – Raleigh Housing Authority (NC)

About the role

The Raleigh Housing Authority is seeking a hands-on Controller to manage financial and accounting operations across a diverse public, nonprofit, and mixed-finance housing portfolio. Reporting to the Deputy CEO-Administration & Finance, this role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance, and strong internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, payables/receivables, payroll review, and cash management
• Prepare GAAP financial statements and HUD reports (FASS/REAC)
• Manage budgets, cost allocations, cash flow, and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with HUD, GASB, IRS tax credit, and NC requirements
• Cook up coordination of audits and supervise finance staff

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of governmental, nonprofit, and partnership accounting
• Ability to manage complex, multi-entity accounting environments, managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
• Strong analytical and organizational skills and an excellent communicator
• Capable of performing detailed accounting work while supervising

Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid NC driver’s license
• Drug testing, criminal background check and DMV check required

Desirable Education & Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or related field (preferred)
• Minimum of five (5) years of accounting experience; public/affordable housing preferred
• Supervisory experience required
• CPA preferred