AKRON METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY Job Title: Controller Reports to: Finance Director Department: Finance Date: June 2023 FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Range: $ 70,500 - $113,000 General Purpose: Oversees the maintenance and integrity of the general ledger by supervising monthly and year-end closings and by conducting internal audits to verify the accuracy of journal entries and postings made to the general ledger. Assists in coordinating the Agency's annual financial audit and transmits data to HUD. Assists the Finance Director in the preparation, monitoring and oversight of the annual operating budgets and financial statements. This position supervises fixed asset accounting. All activities must support AMHA's mission, strategic goals and objectives. Essential Duties 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. Other duties may be assigned. Supervises the activities and ensures accuracy of fixed asset accounting staff; develops and/or maintains policies and procedures to ensure that Agency and departmental objectives are met through the coordinated efforts of subordinate personnel; ensures that work is prioritized and appropriately assigned; sets clear expectations and goals, provides timely feedback, and completes coaching sessions on a timely basis; provides appropriate training to staff members, and assures that staff has appropriate tools and resources to achieve their objectives; ensures that positions are filled with individuals who meet the skills, abilities, experience levels and competencies required by the position; ensures that staff work activities and management actions are in compliance with applicable union contracts; ensures that subordinate employees are trained in and follow appropriate safe work practices at all times; manages communication channels between staff and other departments within the Agency. Performs statistical, cost and financial analysis of financial data; prepares and reviews financial reports; interprets financial transactions and events for the Director of Finance and other management staff to improve the Agency's operations and effectiveness and to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures. Reviews and approves all invoices and journal entries for accuracy and correct account codes. Creates new fund and account codes as required. Oversees the accurate preparation and timely completion of the monthly general ledger closing; verifies that all financial modules and entries are posted and accurate; and closes the fiscal periods. Updates and reconciles the Agency's general ledger, balance sheet and income statement information using technology and software systems; performs month-end balancing process in a timely manner, monitors system balancing and investigates and corrects problems in interfaces. Assists in developing and preparing accurate operating and site budgets for the Agency, ensuring that all budgets meet Agency goals and objectives; ensures that site budgets are prepared in compliance with project-based accounting principles established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Works with Payroll staff to ensure accuracy of payroll system data related to pay and benefits before interfacing with the general ledger. Manages the annual physical inventory for all sites for materials, tools and fixed assets; establishes the process for year-end financial reporting. Point of contact for the agency's enterprise accounting software module, ensuring upgrades are tested before installing. Reviews the monthly bank account analysis for accuracy of fees and post expenses into the general ledger. Produces monthly budget and finan