Assistant Controller

Idaho Housing and Finance Association; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Housing and Finance Association seeks an Assistant Controller to ensure accurate financial operations and strengthen internal controls. You will supervise finance teams, support GAAP compliance, and interact with external auditors to drive timely audits.

You will lead process improvements, assist budgeting and forecasting, and develop team members in a collaborative environment that values accuracy and integrity.

Qualifications

• CPA license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, or combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of relevant experience, 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between business operations and external auditors, independently interacting with auditors to facilitate audit completion, address audit requirements, and mitigate findings while ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and present recommendations to leadership.
• Complete projects from start to finish with minimal supervision, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder updates.
• Prepare consolidated entity year-end and quarterly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
• Assist with accounting estimates, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Research and analyze accounting standards to recommend appropriate and compliant action.
• Supervise and develop team members.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Forecasting

Time management

Education

CPA license

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Description

Idaho Housing and Finance Association is hiring an Assistant Controller to join our team. As an Assistant Controller you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations, supervise multiple finance teams, and manage internal controls to maintain compliance with GAAP, federal regulations, and industry standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise will help drive operational improvements, support strategic planning, and foster team development.

About Us:

Idaho Housing and Finance Association is a mission-driven organization dedicated to expanding affordable housing opportunities and strengthening Idaho communities. We believe that housing opportunities, self-sufficiency, and economic development are the pillars of progress. Our commitment to our team is unwavering, and we consider our employees our greatest priority. Join us and be part of a great team and organization!

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary liaison between business operations and external auditors, independently interacting with auditors to facilitate audit completion, address audit requirements, and mitigate findings while ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Identify and make recommendations to leadership on opportunities for process improvements.
• Complete projects from start to finish with minimal supervision, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder updates.
• Prepare consolidated entity year-end and quarterly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
• Assist with accounting estimates, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Research and analyze accounting standards to recommend appropriate and compliant action.
• Supervise and develop team members.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• CPA license required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, or combination of education and experience
• 7+ years of relevant experience, 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite, especially Excel
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines