Chief Financial Officer

Housing Authority Of The City Of Milwaukee - River Hills, WI

Full-time - Senior

River Hills, WI

About the position

This position is responsible for providing overall leadership and management for financial and other assigned functions of the Authority. The role involves developing strategies and policies, providing financial guidance to management, and managing financial and regulatory risks.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff including prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, coordinating staff training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.
• Directs human resources, information technology, and other functions of the Authority to ensure effective and efficient operations.
• Evaluates growth strategies of the Authority to determine financial needs and risks; assists in allocating resources to accomplish objectives.
• Manages financial and regulatory risk, including monitoring compliance with legal requirements and evaluating financial reports for compliance with regulations.
• Recommends and implements financial policies, procedures, and systems to ensure proper management of Authority finances.
• Presents reports, policy proposals, initiatives, and other financial information to the board.
• Provides financial guidance to management staff.
• Coordinates and manages Authority budgets, including monitoring budget accounts, allocating budgets, preparing budget revisions, and reviewing budget calculations.
• Negotiates deals with investors to secure financing.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Finance or related field.
• 10-12 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Certified Public Accountant.