Senior Controller, Public Housing Finance

Housing Authority Co Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Authority Co Springs is seeking an experienced accounting leader to supervise complex accounting activities, oversee audits, and guide the general ledger in accordance with GAAP, GASB, and HUD standards. The role includes staff supervision, policy development, and coordinating with external entities.

The position emphasizes managing financial reporting, ensuring accurate budgets, and implementing improvements to accounting processes within a public housing setting.

Qualifications

• Five years of governmental accounting experience with two years in a supervisory/lead role.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating annual independent public audits and financial reviews.

Responsibilities

• Assist Finance Director with general ledger management, bank reconciliations, cash flow, financial reporting, audit support, and other accounting functions.
• Coordinate and review staff work plans; assign tasks; monitor workflow; evaluate outputs and procedures.
• Coordinate accounting activities with other divisions and external agencies.
• Lead staff training, motivation, and performance evaluations; address deficiencies and apply discipline when needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery methods and resource needs; implement improvements.
• Perform budget and accounting analyses; gather data, make recommendations, prepare reports, and take appropriate actions.
• Review general accounting transactions; approve adjustments, fixed assets, and grant accounting.
• Review and approve year-end accruals and advise other accounting sections on procedures.
• Maintain the organization’s general ledger per GAAP, GASB, and HUD; interpret financial information; prepare special studies.
• Develop and implement new systems, methods, and procedures; monitor progress and coordinate with management.

Skills

Accounting supervision

Financial analysis

Audit coordination

GASB/HUD knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/business administration

Tools

Mainframe accounting software

General ledger software

Job description

Housing Authority Co Springs is seeking an experienced accounting leader to supervise complex accounting activities, oversee audits, and guide the general ledger in accordance with GAAP, GASB, and HUD standards. The role includes staff supervision, policy development, and coordinating with external entities.

The position emphasizes managing financial reporting, ensuring accurate budgets, and implementing improvements to accounting processes within a public housing setting.