Chief Financial Officer - Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin

$10,264 - $16,667/Yr

Another Source - Stockton, CA

Full-time - Senior

Stockton, CA

51-100 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin (HACSJ) plays a crucial role in shaping the financial strategy of the organization, which impacts over 19,000 individuals through affordable housing programs. This position involves leading a collaborative team, overseeing a budget of over $92 million, and ensuring financial excellence while maintaining a work-life balance with a 9/80 work schedule. The CFO will work closely with the Executive Director and other department heads to manage fiscal operations and develop policies that support the Authority's mission.

Responsibilities

• Assumes full management responsibility for all Finance Department services and activities including housing construction and development activities, accounting, budgeting and financial planning and analysis.
• Manages the development and implementation of the Finance Department strategic goals, objectives and priorities; plans, directs and coordinates the Finance Department's work plan.
• Keeps abreast of changes in laws, policies, and HUD regulations related to financial operations and ensures adherence to HUD policies, procedures, regulations and guidelines.
• Prepares cash flow availability information for investment of excess revenues and assists in the preparation and issuance of payroll checks.
• Prepares and evaluates proposals for the Authority's independent audit, insurance, and banking services.
• Establishes appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.
• Directs the development and administration of the Authority's budget, including forecasting funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies.
• Represents the Finance Department to other Authority Departments, elected officials, community-based organizations; coordinates Department activities with those of other departments, and external agencies and organizations.
• Oversees reviews and audits conducted by HUD, including SEMAP and PHAS, and prepares responses and monitors corrective action as required.
• Provides staff assistance to the Executive Director; participates on a variety of committees, commissions and boards.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in financial management accounting or related field, with at least three (3) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.

Nice-to-haves

• Mastery of accounting practices and processes including transactional, review, reporting, budgeting, GAAP, GASB, and FASB.
• Knowledge of Public Housing and tax credits programs, laws, rules and regulations.

Benefits

• 9/80 Work Schedule: Enjoy a work schedule with every other Friday off.
• Medical Plans: Choose from nine different medical plans, with benefits starting the first of the month following your hire date.
• Dental and Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan are available for selection.
• Disability Insurance: The Authority covers the full cost of both Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance.
• Life Insurance: Life insurance is fully paid at two times your annual salary, with optional additional coverage available at group rates.
• Retirement Savings: Employees can participate in a 457 Retirement plan.
• Pension Plan: Benefit from the California State Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), with retirement based on age and years of service.
• Sick Leave: Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually, with no cap on accumulation; unused sick leave may count toward pension service credit.
• Vacation and Holidays: Start with 12 vacation days per year, plus 16 paid holidays.