Chief Accountant

Description

• Works closely with the Controller and Deputy Controller to implement and carry out the department’s goals as well as those of the Corporation; can think through issues and solve problems; can make decisions and recognize when to escalate to senior managers
• Supervises senior and staff accountants in the daily activities and transactions of the Corporation, and trains new staff
• Provides guidance and analytical support to accounting staff on recording new types of financial transactions
• Reviews and analyzes financial transactions for accurate accounting, including mortgage, bond, and investment transactions.
• Reads and interprets mortgage and bond documents to set up complex financial transactions in the general ledger and collaborates with other departments to ensure proper understanding
• Provides guidance and support to staff in the preparation of the Corporation’s operating budget and five-year capital plan
• Assists Senior Managers in the preparation of the Corporation’s financial statements
• Analyzes quarterly and year-end financial statements and prepares a written summary of financial activities for those financial statements
• Assists in managing the fiscal year-end financial statement audit process; communicates and works with the external auditors and coordinates requests with accounting staff during the audit
• Serves as a coordinator between the accounting division and other departments on financial, technical, and other corporate matters; represents the department at project management meetings and has the ability to report updates back to senior management as well as recommend solutions and decisions as needed
• Maintains and updates the department’s procedural manual

• BA/BS in Accounting with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in the accounting field
• Proficiency in accounting principles; knowledge of GASB a plus
• 3 or more years of experience in managing a large team
• Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills
• Experience in housing, government or not for profit accounting a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Access, Power Point) required, Oracle Financials and Business Intelligent Query Tool a plus
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills

• Health Benefits at a reasonable cost
• Dental and Vision Benefits at no cost
• Retirement savings plan with a generous match and a pension plan
• Paid holiday, vacation, sick time and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities 
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness for eligible employees 
• Wellness reimbursement 
• Back-up Caregiver Benefit