About Us
What began in 1987 as a small effort to rehabilitate a few homes slated for demolition has grown into a dynamic, mission-driven organization. Over the years, Windham & Windsor Housing Trust has helped thousands of Vermonters by expanding access to affordable, quality housing. Our team is a dedicated group of professionals committed to strengthening communities across Southern Vermont. We believe every employee plays a vital role in fulfilling our mission, and we strive to foster a respectful, supportive, and balanced work environment.
The Position
As the Controller, you would lead a Finance Department that is highly functional and efficient and which has solid processes and procedures in place. This team manages all accounting functions of the day-to-day operations, including bookkeeping, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, cash management, and entity-level financial coordination of the parent 501(c)(3) organization and 17 affiliated limited partnerships that comprises WWHT’s self-managed rental portfolio. This position also reviews financials provided by a 3rd party property management company for 21 limited partnerships in which WWHT is a general partner. This position partners closely with the Executive Director, a new Fractional CFO and six department leaders to ensure financial stability, transparency, regulatory compliance, and strong stewardship of organizational and partnership resources in support of the organization’s mission.
Some key responsibilities of this position in addition to the above include:
- Monitor cash flow and maintain short- and long-term financial forecasts
- Prepare monthly financial reports and dashboards for leadership and the Board
- Track and manage restricted and unrestricted funds
- Prepare financial reports for grant applications and funder reporting
- Support development staff and program directors with budgeting for grant proposals
- Provide actionable financial insights to support decision-making
- Establish and maintain internal controls appropriate for a small organization
- Implement efficient annual audit process.
- Works well in a team environment
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally with nonprofit or small organization experience
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit/fund accounting and grant tracking
- Experience handling full-cycle accounting independently
- Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., MIP, QuickBooks, Xero, or similar) and strong Excel skills
- Experience working with external auditors or accountants
- Experience with Real Estate development a plus
Core Attributes
Deep Fund Accounting Expertise: Mastery of non-profit specific accounting (FASB standards), tracking restricted vs. unrestricted funds, and navigating diverse grant reporting requirements.
Mission-Driven Focus: Passion for WWHT’s mission, ensuring resources are optimally managed to maximize program impact rather than strictly prioritizing the bottom line.
Compliance & Risk Management: Rigorous maintenance of internal controls to prevent fraud and maintain the trust of donors, auditors, and the board of directors.
Cross-Functional Communication: The ability to translate complex financial jargon into easily understood, actionable insights for non-financial staff, board members, and stakeholders.
Strategic & Collaborative Leadership: Acting as a hands-on strategic partner to the Fractional CFO and Executive Director, while fostering a positive, inclusive team culture within the finance department.
Work Environment & Compensation
- Full-time in-office position with opportunity to work remotely on occasion
- Requires attendance to monthly board meetings
- Salary range: $90,000-$120,000
*Please submit a cover letter and resume for review
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
