FINANCE DIRECTOR
Posting Date: Tuesday October 1, 2024
Application Deadline: Open until filled. The first round of application review will begin on Monday November 4, 2024.
Salary Range: $107,874.21 - $144,566.41 annually
Homes for Good determines starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience.
WHO WE ARE
Homes for Good Housing Agency is the Public Housing Authority (PHA) for Lane County, Oregon. Our primary work is to help low-income community members with the logistics of affordable housing. At a higher level, we are neighbors united to get every Lane County resident who needs help into a home.
Our programs provide housing and rental assistance to over 5,000 families in Lane County through voucher-based subsidies and Agency-owned public, multi-family and affordable housing communities.
In addition to rental assistance, our team provides resources to program participants and residents including but not limited to general resident support, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) programming, Weatherization assistance and HUD’s Family Self-Sufficiency Program.
Homes for Good is an equal opportunity employer, committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion throughout our organization and within our hiring and promotional practices. We endeavor to hire a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, with an understanding that a diverse and inclusive staff will strengthen our Agency. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
OUR VALUES
At Homes for Good, our values are demonstrated through our simple tagline. Homes.People.Partnerships.Good.
Our current priorities and initiatives include:
- Implementing our Strategic Equity Plan (SEP)
- Expanding services to our third-party managed and Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) communities.
- Continuing to develop affordable housing in Lane County communities who need it most, including outlying rural communities.
- Repositioning our asset managed portfolio to maximize revenues.
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OUR FINANCE TEAM
In addition to the Finance Director, our Finance team consists of six highly skilled full time equivalent employees (FTE) including a Finance Manager, Real Estate Accounting Administrator, a Senior Accounting Technicians and three Accounting Technicians.
The Finance Director roll carries executive-level responsibilities and authority equivalent to a top-tier financial officer, overseeing all fiscal and fiduciary duties of the organization.
WHAT YOU WILL DO FOR OUR TEAM
The Finance Director is the senior-most finance executive, serving as a key member of the executive leadership team. This role is responsible for setting the overall financial strategy, overseeing all finance related functions, and making critical financial decisions that impact the entire organization.
DUTIES: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
- Assumes full management responsibility for all department services and activities including general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, treasury and cash management functions, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, auditing, and general administration.
- Leads the preparation of the Agency’s annual budgets and prepares for approval by the Board of Commissioners.
- Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for the Executive Director and program managers, Homes for Good Board, as well as for federal, state and local funding agencies.
- Develops, implements, interprets and enforces accounting policies, procedures and internal controls to ensure the integrity of Agency financial operations and compliance with legal requirements, federal program requirements, GAAP and GASB standards.
- Directs activities of staff engaged in financial and accounting policies, procedures and controls; ensures compliance with Agency-wide accounting and financial reporting activities with policy requirements.
- Manages cash flow and investments in a manner that maximizes the Agency’s return; Reviews and approves cash disbursements and related transactions.
- Monitors revenues and expenditures for compliance and accuracy in reporting and budgeting in accordance with HUD and State of Oregon requirements.
- Directs and oversees accounting functions, including coordination with other department’s preparation of reports and grant administration activities; monitors sub-grants and contracts for fiscal accountability and timeliness.
- Serves as the primary contact for audits by federal, state and local funding agencies, as well as the annual agency-wide audit conducted by a Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm. Prepares audit specifications and negotiates contract with CPA firm. Responds to any audit findings.
- Analyzes, develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives and recommendations involving a broad range of revenue, financing, financial planning and financial management issues; makes presentations to Agency leadership and Board of Commissioners on financial status and operations.
- Monitors developments related to financial planning, budgeting, finance and funding matters and evaluates their impact on Agency operations and financial programs; recommends policy and procedural improvements.
- Administers financial aspects of housing development limited partnerships.
- Participates in/on a variety of task forces, meetings and committees; collaborates in the development and implementation of interagency initiatives.
- Selects, evaluates and supervises assigned staff; assigns work and ensures appropriate training is provided; recommends and administers disciplinary action when appropriate; handles sensitive personnel matters; exercises full supervision over direct reports.
- Participates in a variety of committees and ad hoc work groups as required or assigned; participates in organization-wide projects, work groups and events related to Agency operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Studies have shown that people who hold marginalized identities are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job, and believe you would be the best fit, we encourage you to apply.
Please use your cover letter to explain how you will accomplish parts of the job for which you have less experience. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us at hr@homesforgood.org.
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE & TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the minimum experience, education, licensure and/or certifications for someone to be successful in the position. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
EXPERIENCE:
Five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and finance in a governmental or non-profit agency; public housing authority (PHA) preferred.
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance or related field. A master’s degree in accounting, finance or related field and/or certification as a public accountant (CPA) is desirable.
SUBSTITUTION:
Any combination of experience and education on a year for year basis up to a maximum of four years of responsible social services or administrative experience may be substituted for the education required provided that the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work has been demonstrated.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:
This position is required to occasionally drive Agency vehicles in the course of work. Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid State of Oregon vehicle driver's license and be insurable at standard rates is required for this role.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
COMPENSATION: The pay range for this position $107,874.21 - $144,566.41 annually with a generous benefits package which includes paid health, dental and vision insurance for you and your family after one month of employment, along with life insurance and a 12% contribution of your monthly salary into a retirement account after 6 months of employment.
Homes for Good offers a family friendly environment with flexible scheduling options, generous paid time off (PTO) program starting at six weeks per year.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Check out our website to apply!
Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training.
All applicants will be required to take a pre-employment assessment upon submission of application materials. A link to the pre-employment assessment will be included in a confirmation email. Applicants who fail to take the pre-employment assessment will not be considered for further consideration.
***The pre-employment assessment is an important step in our hiring process. If you do not receive an email confirmation with a link to the assessment after you submit your application, please check your junk mailbox. If you are unable to locate the confirmation email and assessment link, please email us at hr@homesforgood.org and we will send you the assessment link***
