Director of Human Resources and Comptroller

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Lead with Purpose and Precision!

Director of Human Resources and Comptroller

Location: On-site | Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Status: Full-Time | Salary: $100,000+ (Based on experience)

About the Role

Are you an experienced leader who thrives at the intersection of people and performance? We’re seeking a forward-thinking Director of Human Resources and Comptroller to guide our agency’s most essential functions: Human Resources and Financial Management. This is more than a dual-role position—it’s a mission-critical leadership opportunity to influence culture, compliance, and fiscal excellence across the organization.

What You’ll Do

Human Resources Leadership – Empower Our People

• Champion employee relations, contract negotiations, and labor law compliance.

• Lead investigations, manage grievances, and represent the agency in hearings.

• Oversee complex leave administration and benefits coordination.

• Manage workers' compensation, unemployment, and disability claims.

• Serve as a trusted liaison between staff, providers, and insurers.

• Ensure accurate payroll and smooth integration with HR systems.

• Partner with legal and union stakeholders to support ethical and lawful practices.

Comptroller Duties – Elevate Financial Integrity

• Monitor housing voucher payments for contract compliance.

• Conduct internal audits and ensure general ledger accuracy.

• Lead the preparation and response to external audits.

• Oversee tax reporting and year-end filings (including W-2s).

• Manage agency insurance portfolios and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Support strategic planning with cost analyses and budget recommendations.

• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and controls.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Public Administration, or related field.
  (CPA or MBA strongly preferred)

• At least 7 years of progressive leadership experience in both HR and finance.
  (Public housing or nonprofit experience is a plus!)

• Command of labor laws, benefit plans, auditing standards, and payroll systems.

• Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and professionalism in handling sensitive matters.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills—you work seamlessly across all levels of an organization.

Bonus Points for These Credentials

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

• SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources)

• SHRM-SCP (SHRM Senior Certified Professional)

Ready to Join our client's team?

Send your resume, cover letter, and three professional references. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—apply early!