Deputy Chief Financial Officer

job announcement

position: deputy chief financial officer (deputy cfo)

location: nashville, tn

salary: $171,452 - $192,767

application period: february 11, 2026 – february 26, 2026

metropolitan development and housing agency (mdha) serves nashville and davidson county. The mission of mdha is to create quality affordable housing options, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities, and help build a better nashville.

the deputy chief financial officer is a key strategic partner to the chief financial officer (cfo). The deputy cfo oversees all finance, accounting, and reporting activities for the organization, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and sound fiscal management. This role drives financial sustainability through collaborative leadership and technical expertise.

• leadership & supervision
  • supervise finance staff; support professional development and foster a positive, inclusive, high‑performance culture.
  • mentor, recruit, train, and evaluate finance staff.
• strategic planning
  • facilitate annual budget development and financial planning; assist the cfo in long‑term strategy and fiscal policy.
  • provide financial planning and analysis to guide enterprise‑level decisions, resource allocation, and capital planning.
  • identify process improvements, operating efficiencies, and cost‑saving measures.
  • analyze financial data monthly, flagging risks and opportunities for senior management.
• financial management
  • oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and general ledger management.
  • prepare and review financial statements, forecasts, and reports for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• compliance & reporting
  • ensure timely tax filings and other statutory reporting.
  • maintain accurate records, reporting operational effectiveness, trends, and variances to ownership and senior management.
  • serve as liaison for external audits, finance committees, and regulatory agencies.
  • lead internal audits, monitor internal controls, and ensure compliance with gaap, gasb, and other regulatory requirements.

bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, public administration, or a related field required; master’s, cpa, cma, or cgma preferred. Minimum 8–10 years of progressive accounting and finance management, including multi‑site/multi‑family operations.

• interpersonal skills – interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with mdha leadership, coworkers, company representatives, government officials, residents, and the public; work effectively under stress, close deadlines, and competing demands.
• regulatory expertise – knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing fair housing policies and practices (hud, lihtc, section 8, affordable housing standards). Excellent management, leadership, and communication skills; detail‑oriented and analytical with sound judgment.
• resilience – willingness, mental and physical ability to perform duties; capable of sitting, standing, walking, using hands, and possessing clear vision, speech, hearing, and observation skills.
• software management – proficient in microsoft word, excel, power point, and other microsoft software; preference for yardi experience.

the metropolitan development and housing agency is an equal opportunity employer and hires regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, and disability, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

metropolitan development and housing agency
701 south sixth st.
nashville, tennessee 37206
www.nashville‑mdha.org
tdd 252‑8599
to request reasonable accommodation or assistance with language interpretation, please call 615‑252‑8550.

upon reviewing all applications submitted for this opening, the human resources office will notify those applicants who are selected for personal interviews. Applicants selected for a position must successfully pass a pre‑hire physical examination and drug screen. Mdha is certified by the state of tennessee as a drug‑free workplace.