Controller

Homes of Hope, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA contribution

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

IRA contribution

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Homes of Hope seeks a hands-on Controller toOwn the monthly close and financial reporting, supervise one Staff Accountant, and partner with the Director of Finance & Administration. You will ensure accurate GAAP-based accounting across programs and properties, while collaborating with leaders to improve processes.

The role offers an opportunity to shape financial operations in a mission-driven nonprofit, with a supportive leadership team, and a balance of office presence in Greenville and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• At least four years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and the ability to prepare, review, and explain financial statements.
• Strong reconciliation, research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience identifying accounting discrepancies and bringing issues to resolution.
• Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Clear communication with accounting and non‑accounting colleagues.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process including reconciliations, journal entries, balance sheet review, financial statements, and variance analysis.
• Maintain an accurate general ledger and consistent accounting treatment across programs and entities.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, vendor records, credit cards, and staff Accountant work.
• Prepare and review audit schedules, workpapers, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for audits and reviews.
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, documentation, and close calendars.
• Supervise and develop the Staff Accountant with clear priorities and coaching.
• Support annual budgeting, payroll and debt reconciliations, cash reporting, and special projects.
• Collaborate with department leaders to resolve coding questions and improve documentation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial statement analysis

Reconciliation

Communication

Time management

Ethical judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reports to: Director of Finance & Administration

FLSA Status: EXEMPT, Full-Time (36-40 hours per week)

Hourly Range: $65,000 - $73,000 Annual Salary plus benefits

Benefits: Employer Paid Health Insurance, Annual Employer Contribution to HSA, Employer Paid Dental, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Contribution to IRA, PTO, Paid Holidays. Benefits subject to start date and mandatory introductory period. Benefits subject to change.

About Us

Homes of Hope is a non-profit organization dedicated to achieving generational change throughout South Carolina. Our mission is to open doors to economic mobility through housing, economic, and workforce development.

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Controller who enjoys bringing accuracy, structure, and sound judgment to a growing, mission-driven organization.The ideal candidate will be able to assume ownership of established accounting processes after onboarding and bring the experience needed to identify issues, prioritize work, and operate with a high degree of independence.

This is a strong next step for an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, experienced Controller, or similar accounting professional ready to serve in an operational leadership role. You will lead day-to-day accounting and financial reporting, supervise one Staff Accountant, and partner closely with the Director of Finance & Administration, whoretainshigh-level financial strategy, financing, and executive-level matters.

The role is supported by a third-party bookkeeper who handles day-to-day property management accounting between AppFolio and QuickBooks Online. The Controller provides oversight, ensuresaccurateintegration with organizational reporting, and focuses on the broader accounting function.

What you will own

• Lead the monthly close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, balance sheet review, financial statements, and initial variance analysis.
• Maintain an accurategeneral ledger and consistent accounting treatment across programs, funding sources, properties, and related entities.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, vendor records, credit cards, cash activity, and transactional work completed by the Staff Accountant.
• Prepare and review audit schedules, workpapers, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for the annual financial statement audit, Single Audit, Form 990, and other reviews.
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, documentation, close calendars, and cross-training.
• Supervise and develop the Staff Accountant through clear priorities, review, coaching, and practical problem-solving.
• Support annual budgeting, payroll and debt reconciliations, cash reporting, and special accounting projects.
• Partner with department leaders to resolve coding questions, improve documentation, and make financial information easier to understand.

What makes this role different

• You will have meaningful ownership of the accounting function without carrying every high-level finance responsibility.
• You will work directly with an experienced Director of Finance & Administration and have access to outside accounting support for property management activity.
• You will have room to improve systems and processes, not simplymaintainthem.
• Your work will directly support affordable housing, real estate development, and workforce development.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• At least four years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including hands-on month-end close and general ledger responsibility.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and the ability to prepare, review, and explain financial statements.
• Strong reconciliation, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experienceidentifyingaccounting discrepancies and carrying an issuethrough toresolution.
• Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties.
• Ability to organize competing priorities, meet recurring deadlines, and communicate early when priorities need to be adjusted.
• Clear, approachable communication with both accounting and non-accounting colleagues.
• Proficiencywith QuickBooks Online and Microsoft 365, especially Excel.
• High integrity, sound judgment, accountability, and alignment with the mission and values of Homes of Hope.

Experience that would be helpful

• Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or similar with substantial financial statement and internal control exposure.
• Experience supervising or reviewing the work of accounting staff.
• Nonprofit, multi-entity, grant, real estate, property management, development, debt, or fixed asset accounting experience.
• Advanced QuickBooks Online experience or certification.

Compensation and Benefits

$65,000-$73,000 annual salary, plus benefits.Benefits currently include employer-paid employee health insurance, annual employer HSA contribution, employer-paid dental and life insurance, employer IRA contribution, paid time off, and paid holidays. Eligibility is subject to applicable start dates and introductory periods, and benefits may change.

This is a primarily office-based position in Greenville, South Carolina,generally 36-40hoursper week. Limited remote work may bepermittedwith supervisor approval when it does not interfere with close deadlines, team supervision, or organizational needs. Occasional local travel and the ability to lift or move up to 20 pounds may berequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Homes of Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.