Assistant Controller

About Us:

The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) is a community development
organization founded on the radically simple idea that all people deserve healthy, vibrant communities.
We build award-winning, sustainable, affordable homes – but our work is not over when our buildings
are complete. WHEDco believes that to be successful, affordable housing must be anchored in strong
communities that residents can be proud of. WHEDco’s mission is to give the South Bronx access to all
the resources that create thriving neighborhoods – from high-quality early education and after-school
programs, to fresh, healthy food, cultural programming, and economic opportunity. See
www.whedco.org for more information.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller is responsible for supporting the management of
WHEDco’s finance and accounting department, including accounting, auditing and budgeting. The
Assistant Controller will also assist with preparations of financial statements, workpapers, budget
reporting, forecasting and participate in ensuring a rigorous system of internal control.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervise the accounts payable team and ensure the following functions are completed timely
  and accurately: processing of credit card transactions, childcare provider invoices, follow up on
  outstanding checks, issuing 1099’s.
• Review cash receipts and applicable cash management entries.
• Review and analyze the general ledger to ensure accurate reporting, communicating outliers,
  preparing journal entries, and reconciling workpapers monthly.
• Monitor the Arts Programs expenditures to ensure the maximization of the contract.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions with affiliates.
• Assist with payroll expense allocations and related journal entries.
• Assist in quarterly close and perform various account analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Assist in the preparation of the organization’s annual budget.
• Assist with year-end close and the annual audit of WHEDco and affiliated entities.
• Ensuring compliance with government contracts and regulatory agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.
  Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• CPA Candidate Preferred
• Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience in accounting and/or auditing.
• Previous non-profit experience required, and real estate industry experience preferred.
• High degree of proficiency in the use of financial software applications including Excel and
  Word; knowledge of Fund EZ a plus.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interface with various
  levels of management.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work in a meticulous, thorough, and precise manner.
• Must possess the ability to assume non-routine tasks and to take initiative where appropriate.
• Must demonstrate a strong follow-through on all projects, with the ability to bring projects to
  timely completion.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

  Excellent benefits and competitive salary ($95,000-$115,000) based on experience.

  To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include “Assistant
  Controller” and your name in subject line.

  WHEDco affords all qualified applicants equal employment opportunities without discrimination
  because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age,
  disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any
  other category protected by law. WHEDco follows the requirements of the New York Human Rights Law
  with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.

  WHEDco is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information
  entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records
  available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm
  employment eligibility.