Controller
Southwest Solutions (Detroit, Michigan)

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Responsibilities include overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of Southwest Housing Corporation and its affiliated limited partnerships and preparation of all Financial Pro Formas for the Housing Corporation. This position is responsible for all technical and clerical related tasks involving distribution allocations of budgets, bank reconciliations and grant billing.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Responsible for the supervision of the Senior Accountant and Senior Bookkeeper.Assists in developing and maintaining Project Costs reports.Prepares monthly financial statements and analyzes budget to actual.Assists with the development of construction budgets.Assists in preparation of annual audit(s). Preparation of year end schedules.Prepares monthly financial reimbursements reports for MSHDA, HUD, Supportive Housing Programs, City of Detroit Home Funds, Low Income and Historical Tax Credits.Maintains daily cash positions statements.Reconciles bank accounts.Sorts, processes, verifies and files computer output.Provides oversight to general ledger functions.Assists with monthly closing through financial statement preparation.Responsible for Grant Billing monthly, quarterly and annually.Prepares rolling budget for all entities.Prepares investor reporting with respect to all limited partnership/tax credit projects.Maintains the fixed asset inventory and schedules.Monitors Grant Revenue and expenses, coordinating the collection and evaluation of financial data, and preparing special reports.Oversees payroll entry transactions and reconcile to general ledger.Prepares divisional budget analysis.Serves on agency committees, working groups and other bodies as assigned.Adheres to SWCS's code of ethics and complies with State of Michigan's Mental Health Code.Adheres to Agency's policies and procedures.Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of general accepted account principles.Knowledge of Real Estate finance.Ability to plan, assign and coordinate work of others.Ability to write business letters.Ability to devise office forms and assist in designing accounting and office operations.Knowledge of filing systems and procedures.Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.Ability to prepare construction budgets, operation pro formas, and public finance reporting requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a Bachelors Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience in education.Five years in budget preparation, accounts receivables as well as accounts payable.Proficiency with financial spreadsheet applications, Excel, Peach Tree, Yardi, and Great Plains and other computerized accounting systems.One year experience in Real Estate Accounting preferred.Cost accounting skills preferred.Possession of a valid driver's license and have access to a private vehicle for day-to-day job performance.