HCV Financial Administrator

open date: october 27,2026

close date: november 10, 2026

metropolitan development and housing agency

(mdha)

[on-site] nashville, tn

hcv financial administrator

strengthen financial accuracy. Protect program resources. Support the future of affordable housing.

position snapshot

location: nashville, tennessee

employment type: full-time

department: rental assistance

salary range: $74,557- $81,418

why mdha?

at mdha, our work is about more than housing. It's about people, neighborhoods and the city we call home.

today, mdha houses approximately 30,000 nashvillians, primarily through more than 8,000 section 8 vouchers and nearly 7,000 apartments at more than 40 properties.

but mdha is more than a housing authority for nashville and davidson county. We also administer federally funded community development programs on behalf of the city and serve as the redevelopment arm of nashville.

when you join mdha, you become part of a team of nearly 300 dedicated employees whose work has a direct impact on the people we serve, the neighborhoods and communities we support, and the growth and development of nashville.

position details

manage and oversee financial activities for the housing choice voucher program, ensuring accurate payments, reconciliations, funding allocations, forecasting and hud-required financial reporting.

about the role

mdha is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical hcv financial administrator to oversee financial activities associated with the housing choice voucher program.

under the direction of the director of rental assistance, this role performs complex and technical accounting and financial management work to ensure the accuracy, integrity and compliance of hcv program financial activities.

the hcv financial administrator supports both the rental assistance and finance departments by managing monthly housing assistance payment (hap) runs, reconciling landlord and participant accounts, monitoring program funds and ensuring financial information is accurately reported in accordance with hud requirements.

this position also manages and monitors hud's two-year tool to track utilization, forecasting and funding reserves. The role analyzes financial data and reports on the department's financial net position to support informed decision-making and long-term fiscal sustainability

what you'll do manage housing assistance payments

• execute monthly housing assistance payment (hap) runs to ensure timely payments to landlords and utility reimbursements to participants.
• review hap disbursements, adjustments and recoupments for accuracy before processing.
• research and resolve payment discrepancies or irregularities.
• maintain comprehensive supporting documentation for payments and adjustments to ensure a clear and complete audit trail.

reconcile accounts and maintain ledger integrity

• perform monthly reconciliations of landlord and participant accounts.
• identify, research and proactively resolve account discrepancies.
• reconcile hcv general and subsidiary ledgers in accordance with gaap and hud standards.
• maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• monitor account activity to ensure program funds are accurately recorded and allocated.

monitor program funds and forecast financial needs

• maintain tracking tools to accurately allocate hud deposits and program funds to applicable programs and accounts.
• update and monitor hud's two-year tool to track leasing trends, expenditure patterns and program utilization.
• analyze financial trends and identify potential funding shortfalls or surpluses.
• recommend corrective actions and financial strategies to the director of rental assistance.
• forecast future hap and administrative expenses to support long-term program sustainability.
• analyze and report the department's…