Controller

Cleveland - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 120000 - 130000

Posted on: 12-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CHN HOUSING PARTNERS

Controller

We are a growing non-profit organization based in Cleveland Ohio that offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package opportunities to grow within the organization and the ability to improve the communities we serve.

CHN Housing Partners:CHN is a highly seasoned nonprofit affordable housing developer housing service provider and residential mortgage lender that works with its partners to solve major housing challenges for low-income people and under-served communities. Through our partnerships we have developed over 7000 affordable homes and each year serve over 60000 families through a wide array of housing services.

We work in Ohio and neighboring states including Michigan to preserve and expand affordable housing and build equitable communities. By investing in affordable housing we are investing in families communities and the economy. We are investing in the power of the permanent address.

Please click here to learn more about our Core Values and how they drive our mission and define who we are.

Learn More about CHN Housing Partners Benefits by clicking here!CHN offers HSA and PPO Medical Plans (including dental and vision options) Vacation Personal and Sick Leave; Paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave; Paid Company Holidays; Life Insurance; 401K Plan Tuition Reimbursement and more.

Position Summary: The Controller is responsible for overseeing CHNs core financial operations including the accounts payable grants management and general ledger functions. This role is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of CHNs finances by evaluating financial reports ensuring timely invoice payments and A/R collections and identifying solutions to financial issues. A comprehensive list of essential duties and responsibilities can be found below.

The rate of pay for this position is $120000 - $130000 per year (FLSA Exempt) commensurate with experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting compliance with financial laws & industry guidelines and the efficient operations of the accounting team
Oversee the supervision of the accounting team (GL AP AR Grants Management) including hiring training developing motivating and delegating department tasks.
Responsible for the accuracy and timely issuance of the CHN and affiliates audit and 990 returns plus the distribution of these reports to our financial partners
Perform regular financial analysis generate monthly trend reports investigate variances and continually evaluate financial performance and potential risk.
Evaluate and oversee cash flow including timely collections of accounts/grants receivable and strategic use of capital resources.
Continually review all internal control processes and standards update policies as needed.
Partner in the development of the annual budgets plus the individual cost center program or grant budgets as needed to meet the requirements of funders.
Support the integration of new programs into the accounting infrastructure as needed.
Keep informed of the companys developing strategies and objectives the latest nonprofit LIHTC lending/CDFI industries which could have a fiscal impact on the business and the accounting systems.
Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

Education:

Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or a related field
CPA: active or non-active

Experience:

10 years of experience in fiscal management
Management of teams with tenured and new professionals
Working with various levels of the organization within a variety of departments

Skills:

Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal abilities
An analytical mind with strong organizational and critical thinking skills
Deep understanding of accounting finance and management principles
Outstanding team development skills
Self-starter with high level of integrity
Able to create a welcoming culture that incorporates CHNs core values into the fabric of the workplace.
Serves as a leader mentor and coach to company staff.

Preferred:

Non-profit experience
Federal Grants Management
Experience using Blackbaud Edge NXT

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform essential job functions consistent with ADA FMLA and other standards.
Regular and punctual attendance consistent with ADA FMLA and other standards.

Why Should You Apply

You want to be part of an organization where the work you do will have a positive and lasting difference in the community.
Great benefits.
Opportunities for on-the-job training and/or professional development.

M/F/V/D/EOE

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