Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
Job details
$63,000 – $73,000 a year
Qualifications
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Accounting: 8 years (Preferred)
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Full Job Description
VHCB is seeking a highly skilled accounting professional for the role of Controller. Join the financial team of an innovative funding organization with a mission that encompasses affordable housing and community development, land conservation and historic preservation. Manage the preparation of monthly financial statements, ensure accurate accounting and reporting of federal and state grants management, and support the management of VHCB’s loan portfolio, budget, and audit process.
Applicants will have experience creating multi-fund financial statements and managing a complex general ledger as well as a working knowledge of governmental and/or fund accounting and GAAP. Experience and familiarity with federal grants management and federal administrative regulations is required, as is a degree in accounting and a minimum of eight years’ experience in accounting. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a concern for accuracy are a must to work in this fast paced, interesting, and supportive environment.
This is a full-time position located in the Montpelier office, with competitive salary and excellent comprehensive benefit package. Equal Opportunity Employer. Reply with cover letter and résumé.
Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
58 East State Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05602
Telephone: 802-828-3250 www.vhcb.org
Controller
Full-time, Exempt Position
Job Description
Reports to: Finance Director
The Vermont Housing & Conservation Board (VHCB) is an innovative funding agency established in 1987 with the purpose of improving the quality of life for Vermonters by implementing the dual goals of creating affordable housing for Vermonters, and conserving and protecting Vermont’s agricultural land, forestland, important natural areas, recreational lands, and historic properties.
VHCB administers a variety of programs and funding sources, including a portion of the State Property Transfer Tax, and a variety of federal sources. VHCB works closely with not-for-profit partners throughout Vermont, in order to fund affordable housing and conservation projects, and also runs several programs that contribute to the success of its mission such as the Healthy & Lead Safe Homes Program, a statewide AmeriCorps program, and the Farm &
Forest Viability Program. VHCB’s financial team supports the wide breadth of activities of the Board, and is instrumental in designing and implementing systems that provide an appropriate balance of accountability, compliance and flexibility in carrying out the mission.
Responsibilities:
The Controller serves on the Financial Team and manages the preparation of monthly multi-fund financial statements, ensures the accurate accounting and reporting of federal and state grants management, supports the management of VHCB’s loan portfolio, and assists in a variety of other needs. The Controller works regularly with VHCB program staff to help them understand financial information and ensure program compliance.
1) Financial Operations – work as part of team to:
a) Ensure organizational policies, procedures, and established internal controls are followed; b) Manage accuracy of the general ledger; including month-end journal entries; c) Perform reconciliations of accounts and funds; d) Perform analysis of accounts, funds, and reports to ensure accuracy of all accounts and financial statements; e) Prepare accurate monthly multi-fund financial statements; f) Prepare various monthly supporting financial reports for program staff and management; g) Perform cash management of the various funds; h) Perform routine maintenance of accounting system, including chart-of accounts, report design, annual close outs; i) Maintain database as needed for funds and grant info; j) Maintain schedules for grants, capital assets, etc.; k) Assist Finance Director in the management of loan portfolio: perform monthly reconciliations, complete audit confirmations, review loans for status, and work with Housing Stewardship Coordinator to follow through on modifications and performance; l) Assist Finance Director in management of Vision spending controls; m) Provide backup support for other members of finance team as needed.
3/23/2022
2) Grants Management & Reporting – a) Provide support to Program staff in the financial management and administrative compliance of state & federal funding sources; b) Assist with the maintenance of grant/funding source information, monitor grants for completion; c) Prepare quarterly/annual reports and invoices for billing of various federal awards and other funding sources; d) Meet regularly with program staff directors to review performance against grant and program budgets;
3) Miscellaneous – a) Support Finance Director in the preparation of VHCB budget; b) Assist with preparation and provide support for annual and program audits; c) Assist with collection and review of Grantee audits; identify issues for program staff follow up; d) Assist in grant and program analysis as needed; e) Work as part of financial team in evaluating and updating financial systems as necessary; f) Other duties as assigned.
Skills & qualifications shall include:
- A degree in accounting and a minimum of eight years’ experience in accounting functions. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree;
- Working knowledge of governmental and/or fund accounting and GAAP;
- Experience with handling the process of managing a complex general ledger to the preparation of periodic multi-fund financial statements;
- Experience with federal grants management and federal administrative regulations;
- Strong analytic skills, stellar attention to detail and concern for accuracy; ability to work well with others as part of team during cyclical periods of high demand; good organizational and time management skills, and work well independently;
- Advanced use of Excel, various accounting software packages, pdf and word processing software.
Experience with databases and document management systems helpful;
- Demonstration of a curious nature, creative and energetic personality, and a commitment to the VHCB mission.
Salary & Benefits –
This is a full-time position with a starting salary range of $63,000 to $73,000, depending upon experience.
Excellent comprehensive benefit package included. Position will be located at the VHCB office in Montpelier,
VT. VHCB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply send letter of interest and resume to the attention of: jobs [@] vhcb.org. Position will remain open until filled.
3/23/2022
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $63,000.00 – $73,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications
COVID-19 considerations:
Most staff are working remotely, or splitting time in the office with time at home, likely through Spring 2022 at least.
Experience:
- Accounting: 8 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations
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