Chief Financial Officer

FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY

• Lead all financial, accounting, asset management, reporting, and treasury functions across FWHS and its affiliates
• Oversee cash management, annual budgets, financial forecasts, financial analysis, investments, and long-range planning for the real estate/asset management, and public finance divisions
• Advise the President and executive leadership on financial strategy, risk management, and major funding decisions
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with key financial partners including funders, investors, partners, government agencies, consultants, and vendors

REGULATORY & PROGRAM COMPLIANCE

• Ensure full compliance with federal financial regulations, Government Auditing Standards, HUD requirements, LIHTC regulations, RAD program requirements, and other major federal programs
• Oversee internal and external audits for FWHS and affiliates and maintain strong internal controls

PROGRAM & SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION

• Design and implement financial systems to support expanding programs, including RAD, LIHTC, mixed-finance projects, bond financing, and new development initiatives
• Identify and implement processes and reporting tools to increase visibility and transparency of agency’s financial and portfolio position and trends
  Asset & Investment Strategy
• Guide asset management and investment strategies for FWHS to maximize ROI to the agency and provide greatest community benefit
• Establish a consistent framework and criteria for oversight of portfolio performance and evaluation of property success
• In coordination with Chief Development Officer, review and analyze all development opportunities to ensure alignment with strategic goals and a net benefit to the agency

OVERSIGHT OF SUBSIDIARY FINANCIAL OPERATIONS

• Provide financial oversight and strategic direction for FWHS and its affiliates; measure and analyze performance, providing consistent reporting and taking initiative to implement measures for improvement
• Ensure consistency in financial management practices across entities with diverse funding sources

TEAM LEADERSHIP

• Provide direct supervision over and guidance to VP of Asset Management and VP of Finance
• Supervise and develop asset management and finance teams, including departmental managers
• Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or related field with at least ten (10) years of progressively responsible financial and accounting management experience, at least five (5) years of department-level supervisory experience
• MBA, MPA or other advanced degree preferred
• Expertise in:

o    Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs
o    Government Auditing Standards
o    Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)
o    Bond financing and mixed-finance development
o    RAD program requirements

• Experience with real estate accounting and financing, preferable in affordable multi-family housing
• Experience with large-scale budgets and complex funding structures
• Experience with computerized accounting systems, procurement policy, and housing industry financial software preferred

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and SKILLS: 

• Active CPA Certification
• Strong analytical, leadership and communication skills
• Ability to prepare and present ideas in English, in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing.