Interim Controller / Accounting Manager
Client Company/Dept. Name: Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM)
Address: 809 North Broadway, 3rd Floor, Milwaukee, WI, 53201
No. of Openings: 1
Job Description: Serve as the primary point of contact and face of Abacus for this engagement, ensuring client satisfaction and contract compliance. Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation. Oversee program accounting for HUD/PHA-funded operations, including Financial Data Schedule (FDS) support and cost-allocation processes. Coordinate with external auditors on audit engagements, including Single Audit/Uniform Guidance where applicable. Supervise and review the work of senior and staff accountants supporting the engagement. Support specialized accounting and reporting needs as assigned, including affordable housing/LIHTC/PBV work where relevant. Implement and maintain internal controls and segregation-of-duties best practices. Assist with system conversions, chart-of-accounts mapping, and reporting design (e.g., Yardi, Procontractor).
Skill Set Info: MANDATORY: Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, with demonstrated supervisory ownership of financial close processes. Strong working knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting principles. Strong communication and client-facing skills; comfortable serving as the primary escalation point for the engagement. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel required). Experience with Yardi and/or Procontractor is a plus. PREFERRED: Government, public-sector, or nonprofit accounting experience preferred but not mandatory. Affordable housing finance/accounting experience (LIHTC, PBV, RAD, HUD/PHA) preferred but not mandatory.
Education: MANDATORY: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Certifications (if required): PREFERRED: CPA or comparable advanced credential preferred but not mandatory.
Documentation Required for submission: Updated Resume
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT
Work Authorization Required: USC/GC/EAD/H1 also
Relocation is accepted: No
Remote work: No
Additional Notes if any: Candidate should be based in Milwaukee or Wisconsin