Assistant Controller

Idaho Housing and Finance Association

$80K — $95K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA license required
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent education and experience
  • 7+ years of relevant accounting experience
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
  • Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite, especially Excel
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Act as primary liaison with external auditors to facilitate audits and ensure compliance
  • Recommend process improvements to leadership for operational efficiency
  • Complete projects independently, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder updates
  • Prepare year-end and quarterly financial statements with accuracy and compliance
  • Assist with accounting estimates, budgeting, and forecasting tasks
  • Research and analyze accounting standards to advise on compliant actions
  • Supervise and develop finance team members

Benefits

  • Supportive, collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for operational improvements
  • Focus on strategic planning and team development
Full Job Description
Idaho Housing and Finance Association is hiring an Assistant Controller to join our team. As an Assistant Controller you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations, supervise multiple finance teams, and manage internal controls to maintain compliance with GAAP, federal regulations, and industry standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise will help drive operational improvements, support strategic planning, and foster team development.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as the primary liaison between business operations and external auditors, independently interacting with auditors to facilitate audit completion, address audit requirements, and mitigate findings while ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
  • Identify and make recommendations to leadership on opportunities for process improvements.
  • Complete projects from start to finish with minimal supervision, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder updates.
  • Prepare consolidated entity year-end and quarterly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
  • Assist with accounting estimates, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Research and analyze accounting standards to recommend appropriate and compliant action.
  • Supervise and develop team members.
  • Other job duties as assigned.


Requirements

  • CPA license required
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field, or combination of education and experience
  • 7+ years of relevant experience, 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards
  • Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite, especially Excel
  • Effective communication and teamwork abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

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