Controller
Illinois Housing Development Authority is looking for a Controller. The controller is responsible for the
accounting operations of the Authority, to include the production of periodic financial reports,
maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and
budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the Authority’s reported financial results, and
ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. The controller will be
responsible for providing sound guidance as necessary to the CFO and other Executive staff members.
Other areas of responsibility include assisting the CFO and providing support to Finance in relation to
financial disclosure as per the continuing disclosure compliance obligations of the Authority and all
interactions with the Credit Rating Agencies as they relate to the interpretation of the Authority’s Financial
Statements; managing the annual external audit process and maintaining ongoing communications with
the external auditors throughout the year; assisting the CFO and providing support to Finance in its
preparation of the Authority’s annual Administrative Fund budget; preparing and presenting monthly
reviews of budget status to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors; processing the Authority’s
payables including reviewing the propriety of claims, printing checks or originating ACH funds transfers,
allocating payments to appropriate general ledger accounts, issuing 1099-MISC and filing contracts;
processing the Authority’s payroll in conjunction with an outside vendor; managing the fees and all other
receivables, ensuring all receipts are properly posted to the General Ledger, and ensuring that all
pertinent receivables of the accounts receivables sub-ledgers to the General Ledger are performed.
The ideal candidate for this position will be team-oriented and self-motivated, and have demonstrated
ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups including Authority Board
members, and all levels of staff and management.
Requirements Qualifications:
 CPA certification with eight plus years of relevant work experience required
 MBA a plus
 Demonstrated managerial competence required
 Demonstrated ability to partner and influence at all levels in the business and to be viewed as a
credible, valuable source of information, an integral part of the management team
 Strong problem solving and time management skills
 Ability to lead, motivate, and manage professionals
 Strong written, presentation, and oral communication skills
 Extensive experience with JD Edwards accounting software or other large ERP systems
 Extensive experience with computerized spreadsheet, word processing, email and calendar
systems
Excellent benefits package, including 401 (k); immediate vesting.
To Apply:
Submit resume and salary to:
https://home2.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=19095022
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