Project Manager - Accounting

Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority.•Columbus, OH

158d•$82,000 - $87,000

About The Position

The Project Manager - Accounting plans, organizes, and manages medium to large Finance Department projects, including affordable housing and LIHTC projects. The role reviews project files and agreements, coordinates loan-draw and capital-disbursement documentation, calculates surplus cash, oversees construction accounting and reporting, and facilitates the transition to production accounting. The position works with Development and Design and Construction teams through a project's lifecycle, gathers documents for initial HUD audits and 8609 Tax Credit Cost Certification filings, integrates new properties into the agency portfolio, and establishes accounting procedures and systems for new projects. The position supervises assigned employees and reviews their work for accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. It prepares monthly financial statements and analyses for Controller approval, verifies Board-report information, prepares internal budget and property-performance reports, reviews third-party management accounting, oversees General Ledger activity, approves and prepares reconciliations and journal entries, and maintains accounting controls and compliance with applicable financial requirements. The role also attends assigned meetings, committees, training, and seminars; maintains required certifications; follows safety standards; and performs other related duties as assigned. The work is described as sedentary in an office environment, with exposure to common office chemicals. Emergency, unpredictable, or departmental needs may require lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects beyond recommended Department of Labor strength ratings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Six or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training in the affordable housing industry, specifically LIHTC projects involving 8609 Tax Credit Cost Certification filings and HUD audits.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), LIHTC, 8609 Tax Credit Cost Certification filings, HUD audits, RAD, accounting, finance, budgeting, office practices, agency policies and goals, workplace safety, personnel rules, supervision, computer software, government processes and grant programs, applicable laws and regulations, HUD regulations, and public housing authorities.
Computer-operation and modern office-equipment skills; organization, planning, and time-management skills.
Ability to interpret instructions; assess variables and determine actions; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions; exercise independent judgment; apply laws and regulations; accurately read, record, and calculate figures; prepare forms, correspondence, and reports; communicate effectively; train or instruct others; maintain records and confidentiality; handle sensitive inquiries; develop effective working relationships; resolve complaints; travel to and access work sites; reconcile accounts; and review financial statements.
Ability to perform the physical demands associated with sedentary work and, in emergencies or as operational needs require, lift, push, pull, or carry objects heavier than recommended Department of Labor strength ratings.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and manage medium to large Finance Department projects, including LIHTC projects.
Review project permanent files, including operating agreements, management agreements, loan agreements, and project pro formas.
Organize and manage project requirements, including loan-draw document submissions, capital-disbursement requirements, and surplus-cash calculations.
Manage construction accounting and reporting and facilitate transition to production accounting.
Work with Development and Design and Construction teams throughout projects, from initial concept through placed-in-service date.
Gather and organize documents for initial HUD audits and 8609 Tax Credit Cost Certification filings for new LIHTC construction.
Assimilate new properties into the agency portfolio through new construction and acquisitions.
Implement accounting procedures and systems for new projects to establish appropriate controls and reporting.
Manage and supervise assigned employees, including assigning tasks, recommending hiring and discipline, receiving grievances or complaints, and developing or recommending policy.
Review employee work for accuracy and conformance to accounting standards.
Prepare monthly financial statements and financial analyses for Controller approval.
Ensure monthly Board-report information is correct before submission to the Controller.
Prepare internal meeting reports related to budgets, expense review, and annual property performance.
Review financial information from third-party management accountants for accuracy and completeness, provide feedback, and correct entries.
Prepare and examine accounting records, financial statements, and other reports for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standards.
Oversee, review, and report General Ledger activity, including checking coding through supporting schedules for administrative and maintenance expenses.
Review, approve, and prepare assigned account reconciliations and journal entries.
Coordinate with other section supervisors to ensure General Ledger input meets the Authority’s needs.
Maintain accounting controls and ensure compliance with policies and applicable federal, state, and local financial requirements.
Attend meetings and serve on committees as directed; attend assigned training and seminars.
Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and maintain required licensure or certification.
Meet job safety requirements and applicable OSHA standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned.