Corporate Controller

If you are looking for a great employment opportunity, Housing Development Corporation MidAtlantic (HDC) is currently seeking a Full Time Corporate Controller – Lancaster Area 

About HDC MidAtlantic

HDC MidAtlantic envisions a world where everyone has access to a safe, welcoming, and affordable place to call home. We believe that home should not be an unattainable dream but an achievable reality. As resident advocates, trusted developers, property managers, community partners, and collaborators, we are deeply woven into the fabric of the towns and cities we serve. Since 1971, we have worked alongside our neighbors to create real change, foster meaningful connections, and advance equity.

HDC is proud to own and manage over 3,000 apartments, providing safe and affordable housing to seniors, families, and individuals living with disabilities. Serving nearly 4,000 residents across 55 communities in urban, suburban, and rural areas throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland, we strive to build hope and opportunity. Our mission is to help all residents reach their full potential by creating, preserving, and strengthening affordable housing communities that inspire pride and stability.

Position Summary: 

The Corporate Controller will provide strategic financial leadership and direct management of staff responsible for the financial operations/accounting function of HDC. The Controller will interact extensively with accounting staff and other department leaders to provide directions and support for the activities within the Finance/Accounting Department and to ensure that the HDC performs to financial goals on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis consistent with HDC’s mission and values. Position is In Office and reports to CFO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position.  HDC may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Responsible for the leadership and performance of the following functions within the Finance Department: Corporate Accounting and Budgeting, AR, AP, Payroll, Treasury/Cash Management, Procurement, and Risk Management,
• Work with the CFO to develop short- and long-term goals for the Finance Team, and lead, manage, and coach a team of financial professionals to ensure continuous learning and improvement, accountability of performance, and achievement of goals.
• Participate as an integral part of HDC’s Operational Leadership Team and Finance team. Serve as back-up to the CFO, as appropriate.
• Oversee the preparation of the Annual Budget process.  Plan, organize and facilitate all quarterly financial and budget reviews.
• Take ownership for coordinating the month-end close process, performing analysis of organizational finances (results vs. expectations), and ensuring that all payments and other disbursements are made in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains financial systems and works with staff and leadership to ensure financial processes, systems, and reporting are in place to support the achievement of organizational goals.  Identify and implement opportunities to achieve more effective and efficient operations.
• Work cross-departmentally and collaboratively with Property Accounting, Property Management, Asset Management, Real Estate Development, and other departments to advance organizational goals.
• Prepare reports and documents for CFO, Executive Leadership, and Board of Directors timely and accurately.

Skills/Education/Experience:

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Seven years of progressive experience in accounting/financial management, including supervisory and Controller experience.
• Successful track record in leading high-performing teams, coordinating staff workload to achieve results and meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections to various stakeholders.
• Experience with multi-entity management, preferably affordable housing, real estate, property management, retail, restaurant, or hospitality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and financial modeling.
• Experience with working in general ledgers and budgeting software.  

Preferred Qualifications:

1. CPA, MBA, or CMA
2. Knowledge of non-profit accounting
3. Experience with the affordable housing industry
4. Experience with Yardi software

Must be willing to obtain C3P Tax Credit certification within one year of start date.   

Core skills, knowledge, or abilities:  

• Exceptional accounting, budgeting, financial processes, and analytical skills.
• Outstanding project management skills with the ability to multi-task and deliver results in a dynamic, high-performing environment. 
• Detailed-oriented with a proven track record of managing projects and teams successfully. 
• Exceptional people skills with the ability to diplomatically motivate, influence and collaborate with others, and successfully address and resolve conflict. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, communication, and learning styles. 
• Proven track record of continuous-improvement mindset.
• Commitment to improving the overall quality of life for residents and creating healthy, vibrant communities through the provision of high-quality affordable housing.
• Values the importance of racial equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI) and open to building knowledge and understanding of REDI concepts.

Core Competencies (skills, knowledge, or abilities): 

Quality of Work: Demonstrates commitment to their area of work, capability, and efficiency in completing work, and dedication to providing the highest quality deliverables and services. Takes ownership of their work and understands its impact on residents, partners, and the organization.  Strives for excellence and motivated to give their best. 

Teamwork and Collaboration: Able to work with colleagues toward shared goals.  Understands the value of collaboration and teamwork to the success of their role and willingly shares in responsibility and recognition when contributing to the capacity of the team.  Works effectively and respectfully within and across teams and departments. 

Communication: Demonstrates effective and proactive communication skills appropriate to their role; gives and seeks honest, respectful feedback; acts with integrity and empathy; mindful of managing and expressing one’s emotions respectfully in all situations.  Understanding diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences. 

Continuous Learning: Actively identifies new areas for self-learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application. Takes initiative in professional development.  Recognizes the importance of racial equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI) and is able to build knowledge and understanding of REDI concepts. 

Results Oriented: Reliably delivers intended results, on time and within budget.  Is solution-oriented and able to adapt in face of challenges; able to analyze and prioritize situations to solve problems; displays sound judgment and makes decisions in alignment with departmental and organizational goals. 

Work Environment

• The role involves both indoor and outdoor work settings and requires approximately 25% travel annually.
• Moderate physical activity is expected, including lifting up to 25 pounds, continuous standing, bending, walking, and lifting.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We believe in and practice equal opportunities. HDC MidAtlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

HDC MidAtlantic is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, any other status protected by law and other characteristics that make our employees unique.