Financial Controller

Status: Full-Time / Exempt

Location: EHDOC Home Office – Plantation, FL

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Position Summary: The Controller serves as a senior financial leader and strategic partner to the Chief Financial Officer. This role is responsible for oversight of accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, audit coordination, and financial analysis across EHDOC’s corporate and property portfolio. The Controller is accountable for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information and ensures compliance with GAAP, HUD regulations, IRS Section 42 requirements, nonprofit standards, and other applicable federal and state regulations. This is a leadership-level role focused on financial oversight, review, analysis, and accountability — not routine transactional processing. Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Financial Close Oversight and Review Oversee and review monthly property accounting packages prepared by property accountants and outsourced accounting teams Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are complete, supported, and reviewed Identify accounting inconsistencies, risks, and deficiencies and escalate appropriately Certify completeness and accuracy of monthly close to CFOEnsure timely and accurate intercompany reconciliations2. Consolidated Financial Reporting and Portfolio Analysis Prepare and review consolidated monthly financial statements for all properties and corporate entities Perform cross-property trend analysis and identify portfolio-level risks or outliers Provide written financial analysis summarizing key drivers, risks, and corrective recommendations Present financial insights clearly to CFO and executive leadership3. Budget Development and Financial Planning Lead coordination of the annual budget process across properties Review property budgets for reasonableness and alignment with strategic goals Prepare consolidated budget schedules Produce monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis with explanations Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions4. Audit and Tax Coordination Participate in audit planning meetings Prepare and review audit schedules and supporting documentationMaintain audit request tracking and ensure timely responses Review audit adjusting journal entries and corrective actions prior to CFO approval Review draft federal and state tax returns prior to submission Ensure compliance with nonprofit and LIHTC reporting requirements5. Compliance and Regulatory Oversight Ensure compliance with: HUD and affordable housing program requirementsIRS Section 42 (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) regulations501(c)(3) nonprofit accounting standards Oversee unclaimed property compliance Oversee sales tax exemption processes Ensure accurate and timely filing of 1099s, W-2s, and related tax documentationMaintain compliance calendars and internal documentation6. Internal Controls and Process Improvement Review and strengthen internal controls framework Evaluate accounting policies, procedures, and user access controls Update accounting manual as needed Train accounting personnel on processes and compliance standards Identify areas for operational improvement and risk mitigation7. Payroll Accounting Oversight Review payroll journal entries for accuracy and completeness Ensure proper allocation of payroll across properties and corporate entities Provide accounting guidance and training to payroll staff Certify payroll-related financial reporting8. Cash Management and Corporate Accounting Oversight Oversee corporate cash flow and forecasting Review corporate bank reconciliations Monitor aged receivables and property reimbursements Oversee intercompany billings and reconciliations Review fixed asset schedules and capital expenditure tracking Review escrow analysis, fund transfers, and investment statement reporting9. Board and Executive Reporting Support Prepare draft board-level financial reporting packages Develop executive summaries explaining financial performance Support CFO with financial data and analysis for board meetings Assist with special projects and strategic financial initiatives10. External Stakeholder Support Assist in preparation of reporting packages for LIHTC investors Support HUD reporting and documentation Coordinate with lenders, investors, and external auditors as directed by CFOSupervisory Responsibilities Provide oversight and guidance to property accountants and outsourced accounting vendors Mentor and train accounting staff Ensure accountability for deadlines and reporting standards