Controller

Job description

Controller
Posting Date: March 31, 2025
Closing Date: Open Until Filled.


Hybrid remote and onsite downtown Seattle
We are currently recruiting for up to two Controller positions for the Finance division.
This position will offer a challenge to an experienced financial professional with strong leadership skills.
The Controller manages the accounting function for all of the Client programs, assures the preparation and distribution of timely and accurate financial statements and bond disclosure reports for the outstanding bond indebtedness of the
Client.
This position oversees the annual budget process and participates in policy development and implementation.
The Controller must maintain a current knowledge base of GAAP, FASB and GASB standards as they apply to operating and bond funds of the Client to assist in the maintenance of the financial integrity of the Client.
The Sr Controller monitors, records, summarizes and reports all financial transactions, oversees the system of internal controls to ensure that assets are safeguarded and that financial activities conform to Federal and State regulations, and monitors and manages outstanding bond debt.
The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking and complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed.
Employees are required to come onsite at least once a week and may need to come in more frequently based on Division needs.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance of our worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
About our Client:
The Client is a market-driven and self-supporting agency created to provide below-market rate financing
for building, purchasing, or preserving affordable housing and nonprofit capital facilities.
The Client
functions as a financing conduit between developers, lenders, first-time home buyers, real estate
professionals, and nonprofit organizations to provide affordable financing for homes, rental housing, civic and
social services facilities, energy conservation projects and first-time farmers and ranchers.
We believe that creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment is important and vital to the success.
Our client believes in working together to create an environment free from harassment and
discrimination and moving beyond simple tolerance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of
diversity contained within each individual.
Principal Responsibilities:
Provide strong leadership, team building, problem solving and interpersonal guidance to Division members.
Support effectiveness of employees through timely appraisal and professional development opportunities.
Support effective communications throughout the organization.
Design, implement and manage procedures and processes to assure appropriate internal control, proper and
accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of existing programs and new initiatives.
Lead the independent
audit process, including preparation and oversight of workpapers, footnotes, statement layout and end product.
Lead the State Auditor's office annual accountability and single audits as necessary.
Manage the application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting
Standards Board (GASB) & Financial Accounting Standards Board FASB pronouncements, as applicable.
Oversee the daily activities of the Division's General Operations and Program-Related Investments programs
and manage the Bond Portfolio Management of the Commission.
Oversee the preparation and distribution of timely and accurate financial statements, bond reporting, and required reporting to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae.
Monitor and improve the internal control structure.
Supervise the management and monitoring of reserves and Program-Related Investments to assure the agency realizes an effective return from those resources and invests them in accordance with approved policies.

Review interim financial statements of General Operations, Program Related Investments and Bond Portfolio Management (including parity reports), to ensure errors and/or omissions are addressed.
Oversee compliance with the bond and loan covenants, assuring the proper flow and accounting of funds to
maintain agency credibility so critical in the marketability of our bond issues.
Design, implement and manage procedures and processes to assure proper and accurate recording,
reconciliation and reporting of new and existing programs related to our Single-
Family programs, particularly as it relates to our Seller/Servicer efforts.
We are most interested in candidates who meet or exceed the following criteria:
* Proven experience in a comparable level role with significant responsibility for establishing and
maintaining effective internal controls.
* Strong understanding of industry practices: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP),
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
standards, and Auditing principles.
* Experience managing tax-exempt bonds and investments, coupled with a background in finance
operations and analysis, competence in utilizing computer hardware and software applications
(including automated accounting systems), and familiarity with contemporary management theory and
strategic planning principles
* Demonstrated success in hiring, coaching/mentoring, and supervising staff
* Ability to quickly adjust to evolving priorities, interpret complex legal documents (with potential
collaboration with legal counsel), and apply accounting standards effectively.
* Proven ability to complete work with high accuracy and within established timelines.
* Excellent communications skills and able to collaborate effectively across organizational teams
* Capacity to work with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgment, and proactively address
challenges.
Desirable Skills:
* A Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or a closely allied field* Certifications such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant), GFOA's Certified Public Finance Officer,
Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant
A combination of skills, abilities, experience, and education may be substituted to demonstrate that
you are qualified for this position.
Benefits:
Our client offers a generous benefits package that includes a full array of family medical, dental, life and long-term
disability insurance coverage; a state retirement plan; deferred compensation; 12 paid holidays; paid vacation,
sick and military leave; subsidized bus, train, or ferry passes; credit union memberships; alternate workweek
schedules, and telecommuting.
Application Procedures:
Applicants who meet the qualifications are asked to submit all the following items to be considered for this
position today

Required Skill Profession

Operations Specialties Managers