SVP – Financial Controller (Affordable)

• Lead the preparation of timely, accurate, and compliant financial statements and monthly reports for the executive leadership team.
• Apply an exceptionally high attention to detail to ensure accurate financial reporting and risk modeling.
• Drive variance analysis on actuals vs. budgets and communicate key financial issues to management.
• Proactively identify and mitigate accounting and reporting risks.

• Lead the preparation and coordination of equity funding packages, ensuring all due diligence documentation is obtained from developers, architects, contractors, lenders, and other third-party stakeholders.
• Review financial analyses, including breakeven and debt service coverage ratio assessments, to support equity funding decisions.
• Coordinate investor equity pay-ins and monitor funding milestones to ensure projects remain aligned with underwriting assumptions and budgeted development fees collection.
• Manage the preparation and submission of agency cost certification packages and related compliance documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for housing agency review comments, coordinating responses and resolution of outstanding issues to ensure timely issuance of IRS form 8609s.
• Lead recurring cross-functional meetings to review investor equity funding and cost certification status.

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Background in real estate development and affordable housing is required.
• Extensive, direct experience reviewing operating agreements and securing tax credit financing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.

• Strong knowledge of affordable housing deal structures and capital stacks.
• Proficiency with financial systems and ERP platforms (e.g., RealPage).
• Strong leadership, people management and people development skills.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis proficiency.
• Exceptional communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and exceptionally high attention to detail.
• Deep expertise in LIHTC and HUD programs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple high-level priorities.
• Must be extremely well organized to meet specific internal and external deadlines.
• Must be results-oriented.

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the targeted base salary for the position.

Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

We know Michaels’ promise of lifting lives starts with our teammates, so making sure every single teammate is happy, healthy, and set up for a successful future is important to us.

As part of our team, you will enjoy a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, prescription, etc., generous paid time off, a 401 (k) plan with a company match, and so much more:

• Help make the world a better place in a team-oriented environment.
• Grow with our organization through various professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate and thrive in a company culture where all are welcome

Michaels teammates make a difference in the lives of residents, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day.

Come join our team.

You’re going to love it here!