Senior Assistant Controller, Public Sector Finance

Housing Opportunity Com; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 94,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

The Housing Opportunity Com in Silver Spring, MD seeks an Assistant Controller to lead accounting operations within the Finance Division, overseeing GAAP compliance, audit coordination, and day‑to‑day central accounting functions.

The role supervises staff and ensures accurate financial reporting for government funds, bond programs, HUD and capital funds, partnering with the Controller to strengthen internal controls and processes.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of senior-level accounting experience with at least two years in supervision.
• Knowledge of GAAP, governmental and bond accounting.
• Experience with HUD, capital funds, and public fund accounting.
• Ability to develop and improve accounting methods and records.
• Strong written and verbal communication; staff training experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the agency audit and preparation of Audit including Indenture Audits.
• Prepare quarterly consolidated financial statements.
• Manage and coordinate the submission of financial reports for County and State ACFR consolidation.
• Supervise General Fund and Bond Accounting.
• Oversee cash management and investments; advise on opportunities.
• Ensure data integrity in Yardi and other accounting systems.
• Direct staff supervision and performance appraisals in the Accounting Department.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Public sector accounting

Bond accounting

Supervisory experience

Financial analysis

Auditing oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

Yardi

Job description

The Housing Opportunity Com in Silver Spring, MD seeks an Assistant Controller to lead accounting operations within the Finance Division, overseeing GAAP compliance, audit coordination, and day‑to‑day central accounting functions.

The role supervises staff and ensures accurate financial reporting for government funds, bond programs, HUD and capital funds, partnering with the Controller to strengthen internal controls and processes.