Controller (Finance)

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan; Southfield, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, a faith-based nonprofit providing senior living services in Michigan, seeks a hands-on Controller to own accounting operations across a 50+ property, multi-entity portfolio. You will drive month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance while leading the accounting team.

The position reports to the Sr. VP of Finance and requires expertise in HUD, LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, and GAAP. Hybrid in-office work is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Intermediate to expert proficiency with Excel, GL software, and report writing tools.
• Ability to travel up to 10% and work extended hours during close and audit cycles.
• In office position, hybrid not fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Lead and personally execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for 50+ property, multi-entity structure.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, journal entries, and variance analyses.
• Maintain internal controls and proper segregation of duties.
• Support annual operating and capital budget preparation and variance reporting.
• Oversee HUD/LIHTC/tax-exempt bond compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Direct audits coordination and tax filings (990, etc.).
• Supervise accounting leadership and coordinate with senior team.

Skills

Excel

GL software

Report writing

Travel up to 10%

Hybrid in office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAGE-100

Sage Intact

ERP experience

Job description

Overview

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, a faith-based, premier nonprofit organization providing senior living and services in Michigan, has a great opportunity to join our finance team, in Southfield Michigan, as a Controller. We invite you to help us create new possibilities for quality living for the seniors we serve.

The Controller is a hands-on finance professional who owns the day-to-day execution of accounting operations across PVM's complex, multi-entity portfolio. This role personally drives the close process, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and audit coordination while directing the Director of Accounting, Director of Business Operations, and Senior Accountants. Reporting to the Sr. VP of Finance, the Controller maintains robust internal controls and manages compliance with HUD, LIHTC, tax-exempt bond, and GAAP requirements. This role requires a leader who is actively involved in execution, contributing directly to the work while guiding the team.

Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting1. Lead and personally execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes across the full 50+ property, multi-entity reporting structure.2. Prepare and analyze financial statements, journal entries, cost allocations, variance analyses, and consolidated reporting for the Obligated Group.3. Maintain internal controls to ensure accurate recordkeeping, asset safeguarding, and proper segregation of duties.4. Support annual operating and capital budget preparation; deliver periodic budget-to-actual variance reports.Compliance & RegulatoryCompliance & Regulatory5. Ensure compliance with HUD (Sections 8, 9, Multifamily), LIHTC (Section 42), and tax-exempt bond financing requirements.6. Prepare and oversee recurring third-party reporting: HUD, MSHDA, Detroit Housing Commission, bondholder, investor, and statistical filings.7. Lead nonprofit tax compliance including IRS Form 990s, charitable licenses, partner tax returns, property tax reports, and LLC filings.8. Review grant expenditures for Single Audit implications; prepare Federal Audit Clearinghouse submissions.Multi-Entity & Project-Based AccountingMulti-Entity & Project-Based Accounting9. Manage accounting for HUD-funded properties, LIHTC partnerships, bond-financed projects, foundations, restricted assets, and intercompany balances.10. Oversee fixed asset tracking, tagging, disposal, and depreciation; maintain the fixed asset register.11. Manage entity setup and transition for new and departing management agreements.Audit, Treasury & TaxAudit, Treasury & Tax12. Lead day-to-day audit coordination across all entities; prepare key schedules including balance sheet substantiation, net asset roll forwards, LIHTC waterfall calculations, and PILOT certifications.13. Oversee cash management, banking relationships, disbursement authorization, reserve monitoring, and surplus cash transfers for HUD and tax credit sites.14. Provide financial oversight of payroll compliance (W-2, 1099/1096) and IRS Form 5500 filing through the Director of Business Operations.15. Support insurance procurement, renewals, and lender compliance in coordination with the Sr. VP of Finance.Team Leadership & GovernanceTeam Leadership & Governance16. Directly supervise the Director of Accounting, Director of Business Operations, and Senior Accountants; provide indirect oversight of AP and payroll through the Director of Business Operations.17. Train and guide Village-level accounting teams; foster cross-departmental collaboration for revenue enhancement and cost containment.18. Serve as liaison to the PVM Finance and Audit Committees.19. All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Intermediate to expert proficiency with Excel, GL software, and report writing tools
• Ability to travel up to 10% and work extended hours during close and audit cycles
• In office position, hybrid not fully remote

Preferred

• CPA certification
• Experience in nonprofit finance, affordable housing, senior living, healthcare, or real estate
• Hands-on multi-entity accounting with HUD, LIHTC, or tax-exempt bond compliance
• Experience coordinating audits, 990 filings, and grant reporting
• SAGE-100, Sage Intact, or similar ERP experience

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Accountability & Integrity – Owns outcomes; delivers with transparency and follow-through.
• Financial Acumen – Interprets complex data across multiple entities; catches what others miss.
• Detail Orientated – Thorough, precise, and systematic in execution.
• Autonomy – Works independently; doesn’t wait for direction on recurring responsibilities.
• Calm Under Pressure – Performs at a high level during close, audit, and reporting cycles.
• Communication – Writes and speaks clearly to staff, leadership, auditors, and external stakeholders.
• Collaboration – Builds trust across Village teams, departments, and external partners.