The Planning Office for Urban Affairs (the Planning Office) seeks a Controller to join our mission driven professional staff. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will support a collaborative affordable housing development and asset management team and will have responsibility for all day-to-day operational accounting and reporting duties.
The Organization and Its Activities
Established to develop low, moderate, and mixed income housing for families, the elderly, and the homeless, the Planning Office serves as a catalyst for local housing development, neighborhood revitalization, and housing advocacy. We have developed more than 3,000 units, channeling over $650 million of investment dollars into developments throughout eastern and central Massachusetts. We currently have more than 1000 units of rental and homeownership projects underway in Boston, Worcester, Brockton, Attleboro, Gloucester, Wayland, and Needham.
Our developments focus on the creation of strong communities where people of economic, racial and ethnic diversity can live with dignity and respect. They are designed to meet the needs of both our residents and the particular communities in which we build. We work with a number of nonprofit partners, service providers and property management firms and have an asset manager on staff to ensure effective property operations over time.
The Planning Office is led by an experienced affordable housing team that participates in and leads local and national advocacy efforts to increase affordable housing resources, avoid foreclosures, and address homelessness. Our board of trustees, appointed by the Cardinal, works together with our President to govern our financially strong and growing organization.
Expectations of the Controller
The Controller will demonstrate a strong commitment to affordable housing development and an ability to work well in a small, collegial environment. They will undertake the following responsibilities:
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be a highly motivated professional who takes initiative and has many of the following skills and experiences:
The Selection Process
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume as one document to https://annlsilverman.com/poua-controller/. Questions should be addressed to: jobs@annlsilverman.com. No phone calls or letters please.
The Planning Office offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including 100% coverage of individual or family health plan premiums, 401(k) Plan and company match, a Flexible Medical Savings Program, and annual bonus potential. Staff are expected to work in our downtown Boston office three days a week. The salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 - $140,000; total compensation will depend on experience and qualifications.
The Planning Office for Urban Affairs is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
The Planning Office for Urban Affairs (the Planning Office) seeks a Controller to join our mission driven professional staff. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will support a collaborative affordable housing development and asset management team and will have responsibility for all day-to-day operational accounting and reporting duties.
The Organization and Its Activities
Established to develop low, moderate, and mixed income housing for families, the elderly, and the homeless, the Planning Office serves as a catalyst for local housing development, neighborhood revitalization, and housing advocacy. We have developed more than 3,000 units, channeling over $650 million of investment dollars into developments throughout eastern and central Massachusetts. We currently have more than 1000 units of rental and homeownership projects underway in Boston, Worcester, Brockton, Attleboro, Gloucester, Wayland, and Needham.
Our developments focus on…
Competitive benefits and bonus structure
Competitive benefits and bonus structure