What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville?
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the CFO, the Controller manages the day-to-day operations of the accounting department. In this role, the Controller trains, mentors, and oversees accounting staff members responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the affiliate. The Controller should be comfortable managing a team through complicated, multi-step, and iterative processes.
Additionally, the Controller must be able to support the CFO in managing relationships across multiple sectors of the affiliate, including Property & Asset Management, Advancement, and the Department of Family and Community Partnerships (“DFCP”) to ensure timely compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and funding requirements.
The Controller should also have a strong understanding of economic principles, financial markets, and banking, as well as knowledge of local and state laws and regulations in order to provide counsel to the CFO and executive leadership team.
