Job Title: Real Estate Controller Duration: Full Time Location: Cincinnati, OH 45214 Salary: $140k/yr. JOB DESCRIPTION: These candidates must meet all technical requirements and having working knowledge of GAAP, UNIX- based system, and involvement with community-based organizations involving persons of Low income. REQUIRED QUALIFICATION: Bachelor's degree Minimum of 8 -10 years of experience with previous or current position being a Controller or Accounting Director Minimum of 5 years in Affordable housing, public sector fiscal and budgeting activities Extensive experience in preparing financial projections and housing pro formas. Experience in Real Estate Financing Experience working in a fast pace environment AND leadership skills is CRITICAL This position will be responsible for establishing and maintaining appropriate financial controls and accountabilities to ensure fiscal integrity and cost efficient operations. The position will supervise the budgeting, general ledger accounting, and tenant accounting staff. This position reports directly to CMHA's VP of Finance and Administration. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Responsible for cash management and reporting for all agency programs daily; Manage daily, monthly and annual accounting functions and financial reporting including all HUD required reporting; Analyse operating results, develop and recommend benchmarks for financial and operating measurements; Direct financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements; Ensure compliance with local, state and federal reporting requirements; Manage the accounting operations of the Agency including budgeting, auditing, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger and financial reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, internal policies and procedures and funding agency regulations and guidelines. Prepare budget recommendations, requests, reports, proposals and/or projections. Review fiscal operations to ensure integrity, accuracy and control of data. Develop and/or interpret fiscal statements and reports. Ensure compliance with applicable HUD, federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc. Act as a resource for management and staff; provides technical support within area of responsibility. Supervise assigned staff. Interview, approve leave, recommend hiring/discipline and administer policy in accordance with CMHA policies and procedures. Regularly monitor and document the status of department performance goals. Oversee performance management for staff including performance evaluations. Prepare and submit timesheets and payroll adjustments. Responsible for coaching, motivating, and developing personnel and promoting teamwork environment with accountability; Ensure compliance to all bargaining unit agreements; Perform additional duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each competency satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to work with mixed finance tools including tax credits, bank funds, HUD and other public and private sources of funding; Must be able to listen, assess situations and make objective decisions; Demonstrated ability to improve productivity among staff, work with private entities in real estate partnerships; Must have a strong ability to read, interpret, understand and explain docu