DescriptionSCOPE: This position is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining effective financial controls, fiscal accountability, and sound financial management practices to ensure the financial integrity, transparency, and cost-efficient operations of the Agency. The position provides leadership and oversight of the Agency's budgeting, general ledger accounting, and tenant accounting functions and ensures that financial operations are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, accounting standards, and Agency policies and procedures.
The position is expected to demonstrate and promote CMHA's organizational values of
Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Professionalism, Initiative, Creativity, Accuracy, Timeliness, Quality, and Exceptional Service through responsible financial stewardship, ethical decision-making, effective communication, continuous improvement, and a commitment to organizational excellence. The position is also responsible for fostering a collaborative, results-oriented work environment that promotes employee development, teamwork, and accountability. This position reports directly to CMHA's Chief Financial Officer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required.
• Responsible for daily cash management and financial reporting for all Agency programs, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and appropriate financial controls.
• Manage daily, monthly, and annual accounting functions and financial reporting, including all required U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reporting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
• Analyze operating results and develop and recommend benchmarks, financial performance measures, and operational metrics to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Direct and coordinate financial audits, ensure appropriate documentation and accountability, and provide recommendations for strengthening internal controls and improving financial procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal reporting requirements, HUD regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Agency policies and procedures.
• Manage the accounting operations of the Agency, including budgeting, auditing, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting, in accordance with GAAP, internal policies and procedures, and applicable funding agency regulations and guidelines.
• Prepare and present budget recommendations, requests, reports, proposals, and financial projections that promote responsible fiscal management and support the Agency's strategic objectives.
• Review fiscal operations to ensure the integrity, accuracy, consistency, and accountability of financial data and reporting processes.
• Develop, analyze, and interpret financial statements and reports and communicate financial information clearly and professionally to management and other appropriate stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable HUD, federal, and state laws and regulations, as well as Agency rules, standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Serve as a financial resource to management and staff by providing technical guidance, support, and recommendations within the position's area of responsibility.
• Supervise assigned staff, including interviewing, approving leave, recommending hiring and disciplinary actions, and administering Agency policies and procedures. Regularly monitor, evaluate, and document departmental performance goals and objectives.
• Oversee employee performance management, including the completion of performance evaluations. Prepare and submit timesheets and payroll adjustments as required.
• Coach, motivate, mentor, and develop employees by establishing clear expectations, providing constructive feedback, encouraging professional growth, and promoting teamwork, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead by example by demonstrating integrity, professionalism, respect, initiative, and accountability in all interactions with employees, management, vendors, funding agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Promote operational efficiency and quality by identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, strengthen internal controls, leverage technology, and implement innovative solutions.
• Foster a service-oriented work environment by responding to financial inquiries and requests in a timely, accurate, professional, and respectful manner.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable collective bargaining agreements and related Agency policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
RequirementsEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS:- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
- Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible accounting and financial management experience, including experience in a Controller, Accounting Director, or comparable financial leadership position.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in affordable housing, public-sector financial management, fiscal operations, and budgeting activities.
- Extensive experience preparing financial projections, housing pro formas, financial models, and related financial analyses.
- Demonstrated experience in real estate financing, financial structuring, and the management of complex funding arrangements.
- Experience managing financial audits, developing internal controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing financial policies and procedures.
- Previous supervisory or management experience, including responsibility for employee performance management, staff development, and departmental operations.
- Experience working with HUD-funded programs, federal grants, public housing, Housing Choice Voucher programs, or other affordable housing funding sources preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to maintain a stationary position, operate computers and other office equipment, move about the office, attend onsite and offsite meetings, and communicate. The employee must be able to sit or stand for eight hours while performing essential work duties. The employee must be able to accurately exchange information in person, in writing and via e-mail and telephone. The employee must be able to perform essential job functions in an environment that could have increased stress levels.
OTHER: The candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in state of residence and maintain an insurable driving record under the terms and conditions of the CMHA auto liability policy. The candidate may have no more than 6 accumulated points in 3 consecutive years.
