Chief Financial Officer

We have been retained by a Housing Authority in the great state of Utah to help them identify their next financial leader.

As they continue to grow, they are looking to hire a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead their Finance Department. This role oversees all financial operations and ensures the agency's financial activities align with its mission to promote and provide affordable housing opportunities. Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director, the CFO will manage the agency's financial activities, including preparing current financial reports and summaries, creating forecasts that align with the agency’s objectives, as well as driving the financial decisions of their growing real estate portfolio.

What you get to DO:

• Use your Federal Housing Program experience to ensure all financial operations adhere to HUD regulations and GASB accounting principles.
• Shape organizational strategy, providing recommendations for investments, financing, and long-term planning.
• Lead and develop the finance and accounting team, managing performance evaluations, planning, and training.
• Oversee the preparation and communication of financial statements, ensuring timely and accurate updates to key stakeholders.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and auditing processes.
• Assist in preparing funding applications and financial reports, ensuring cash flow and compliance for projects.
• Embed and maintain a risk and compliance management framework.
• Lead advancements in financial reporting technology, including dashboards and key performance indicators.
• Ensure all purchases comply with procurement policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What YOU need to do the JOB:

• Master’s degree in accounting, business, public administration, or a related field.
• Eight years of experience in financial management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in operating financial management systems, including cash forecasting, budgeting, internal auditing, and administrative controls.
• Experienced in property management principles, tax credits, and federal housing programs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with proven success in leadership, staff development, and team building.
• Strong analytical abilities, and advanced proficiency in office and accounting software, with YARDI experience being advantageous.

What's in it for YOU:

• Comprehensive Health and Insurance Plan, includes medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, long-term care, short and long-term disability, flexible spending account, health savings account, and international travel/auto/home/legal/pet insurance.
• Voluntary 401k plan, profit sharing, retirement plan consulting, transportation allowance, and commuter benefits.
• Family support programs include pediatric mental health, parental support, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, breast milk shipping, back-up child care, elder care, tutoring, wellness programs, and an anniversary bonus program.
• Generous PTO program with 10 paid holidays per year.

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