Assistant Controller

Socket.dev; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Housing and Finance Association is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee financial operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and lead multiple finance teams. You will collaborate with auditors, drive process improvements, and prepare consolidated year-end and quarterly statements.

The role also involves budgeting, forecasting, accounting estimates, and mentoring staff to strengthen the finance function and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• CPA license required.
• 7+ years of relevant experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency with accounting software and MS Office Suite, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison with external auditors and support audit completion.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost controls.
• Lead end-to-end projects with minimal supervision and timely delivery.
• Prepare consolidated year-end and quarterly financial statements.
• Assist with accounting estimates, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Research accounting standards to recommend compliant actions.
• Supervise and develop team members.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Office Suite

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