National Housing Trust
Assistant Controller, Corporate Accounting and Treasury
National Housing Trust, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Assistant Controller, Corporate Accounting and Treasury
National Housing Trust (NHT) has been dedicated to creating and preserving affordable housing for almost 40 years. We build, preserve, and finance affordable housing and use that expertise to inform and advance resident‑focused solutions to strengthen the broader affordable housing industry.
POSITION The Assistant Controller, Corporate Accounting and Treasury is a full‑time position located in Washington D.C. for an experienced CPA. This role reports to the Controller, Real Estate and Corporate Accounting and oversees corporate accounting and treasury functions in the Finance department. Responsibilities include maintaining day‑to‑day accounting operations for NHT and affiliate entities related to Accounts Payable and Receivable, accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, month‑end close tasks, and other assigned duties. The position supervises a team composed of an Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, and Staff Accountant.
This position is DC‑based and qualifies for a hybrid work schedule, requiring a minimum of two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) at NHT’s corporate office, with possible increase based on business needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide oversight to finance staff responsible for corporate accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Grants Management, Lending and Treasury.
Manage month‑end and year‑end closing processes for NHT corporate entity and Lending affiliate entities, including reconciliations and analysis of related accounts.
Oversee accounting and financial reporting for a Community Development Fund, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational goals.
Coordinate with OPHR staff to prepare payroll entries for month‑end close.
Prepare budgets and financial reports for NHT corporate entity and Lending affiliate entities.
Review, analyze, and present month‑end, quarter‑end, and annual financial statements.
Research and resolve accounting issues, including implementation of new accounting pronouncements for US GAAP compliance.
Identify and enhance organizational policies and procedures, adopting systems that improve accounting operations.
Conduct monthly review meetings with the lending team in collaboration with the Controller.
Review and analyze grant compliance and prepare journal entries for month‑end closing.
Create and analyze financial reports and ad‑hoc reporting as required.
Assist in overseeing annual audits for corporate and lending entities, preparing tax returns with external CPAs, and communicating audit findings to the Controller.
Oversee preparation of Form 990 filings for applicable NHT entities.
Assist the Controller with internal treasury processes and implementation of changes for compliance.
Support treasury solution strategies for deposit products, cash management services, and payment services.
Review bank balances and deliver cash flow analyses to the Controller.
Collaborate with internal departments and affiliates to improve treasury services and systems.
Test treasury applications to ensure functionality.
Help enhance accounting system effectiveness through development of templates and reports.
Provide regular updates to the Controller regarding work and initiatives.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in accounting and current or former CPA strongly preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of successful audit, accounting, tax, and financial experience, preferably in the non‑profit or lending sectors.
Extensive experience managing high‑value, complex grants, including structuring and lifetime compliance requirements.
Experience managing accounting for community development funds or similar mission‑driven financial structures preferred.
Experience with treasury functions such as cash flow preparation and analysis.
Advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software; Sage Intacct experience preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
Experience managing people and teams, balancing delegation with hands‑on support.
COMPENSATION Salary range: $130,000 to $150,000, commensurate with experience.
APPLY To apply, visit:
https://nhtinc.bamboohr.com/careers/108?source=aWQ9MjA= . No direct emails or phone calls, please.
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POSITION The Assistant Controller, Corporate Accounting and Treasury is a full‑time position located in Washington D.C. for an experienced CPA. This role reports to the Controller, Real Estate and Corporate Accounting and oversees corporate accounting and treasury functions in the Finance department. Responsibilities include maintaining day‑to‑day accounting operations for NHT and affiliate entities related to Accounts Payable and Receivable, accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, month‑end close tasks, and other assigned duties. The position supervises a team composed of an Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, and Staff Accountant.
This position is DC‑based and qualifies for a hybrid work schedule, requiring a minimum of two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) at NHT’s corporate office, with possible increase based on business needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide oversight to finance staff responsible for corporate accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Grants Management, Lending and Treasury.
Manage month‑end and year‑end closing processes for NHT corporate entity and Lending affiliate entities, including reconciliations and analysis of related accounts.
Oversee accounting and financial reporting for a Community Development Fund, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational goals.
Coordinate with OPHR staff to prepare payroll entries for month‑end close.
Prepare budgets and financial reports for NHT corporate entity and Lending affiliate entities.
Review, analyze, and present month‑end, quarter‑end, and annual financial statements.
Research and resolve accounting issues, including implementation of new accounting pronouncements for US GAAP compliance.
Identify and enhance organizational policies and procedures, adopting systems that improve accounting operations.
Conduct monthly review meetings with the lending team in collaboration with the Controller.
Review and analyze grant compliance and prepare journal entries for month‑end closing.
Create and analyze financial reports and ad‑hoc reporting as required.
Assist in overseeing annual audits for corporate and lending entities, preparing tax returns with external CPAs, and communicating audit findings to the Controller.
Oversee preparation of Form 990 filings for applicable NHT entities.
Assist the Controller with internal treasury processes and implementation of changes for compliance.
Support treasury solution strategies for deposit products, cash management services, and payment services.
Review bank balances and deliver cash flow analyses to the Controller.
Collaborate with internal departments and affiliates to improve treasury services and systems.
Test treasury applications to ensure functionality.
Help enhance accounting system effectiveness through development of templates and reports.
Provide regular updates to the Controller regarding work and initiatives.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in accounting and current or former CPA strongly preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of successful audit, accounting, tax, and financial experience, preferably in the non‑profit or lending sectors.
Extensive experience managing high‑value, complex grants, including structuring and lifetime compliance requirements.
Experience managing accounting for community development funds or similar mission‑driven financial structures preferred.
Experience with treasury functions such as cash flow preparation and analysis.
Advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software; Sage Intacct experience preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
Experience managing people and teams, balancing delegation with hands‑on support.
COMPENSATION Salary range: $130,000 to $150,000, commensurate with experience.
APPLY To apply, visit:
https://nhtinc.bamboohr.com/careers/108?source=aWQ9MjA= . No direct emails or phone calls, please.
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