Chief Financial Officer

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Regular Full-Time Senior Management Madison, WI, US

30+ days ago Requisition

$ To $ Annually

WHY WHEDA?

WHEDA serves Wisconsin residents and communities by working with others to provide creative financial and technical resources to stimulate and preserve affordable housing, small businesses, and agriculture.

WHEDA employees participate in the State of Wisconsin benefit package (). WHEDA offers an excellent benefits package that includes:
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance, State Retirement plan; 457 Deferred Compensation, Group Term Life Insurance (and optional term life insurance for family members), Disability Insurance, paid sick leave, paid vacation time twenty eight (28) personal holiday hours, eleven (11) paid legal holidays per year, tuition reimbursement program.

WHEDA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.

WHEDA has a remote work policy where certain employees may enjoy a hybrid or remote work schedule, based on position and business needs. See more details below related to this specific position.

WHEDA is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join our Finance Department in our Madison facility
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SALARY: Hiring Range for this position is from $165,238-$174,722 Annually. Offered Salary will be based on qualifications and internal pay equity. WHEDA provides a competitive salary and WHEDA employees participate in the State of Wisconsin benefit package which includes retirement, health insurance and deferred compensation programs.

The Chief Financial Officer serves as a strategic member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for the overall financial management, fiscal integrity, and long-term sustainability of WHEDA. This includes oversight of budgeting, treasury, accounting, debt management, and financial reporting, along with the preparation and interpretation of financial statements and trends, strategic planning, resource allocation, auditing functions and regulatory compliance.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Ensures adequate funding for WHEDA programs through resource management, issuance of debt and other borrowings.
• Works with external and internal partners to develop innovative funding strategies. Monitors credit markets, economic conditions and the interest rate environment making recommendations to meet profitability and mission goals.
• Participates in the creation, oversight, and implementation of the strategic initiatives of WHEDA. Participates in new program development.
• Monitors compliance with State and Federal regulations, including State of Wisconsin Statutes and proposed legislation impacting WHEDA, and ensures accurate and timely reporting for rating agencies, SEC regulations, tax‑exempt bond law and investor agreements for all debt instruments.
• Manages professional staff, ensuring adequate training and opportunity, prioritization of tasks; monitors individual performance and provides feedback to staff. Provides succession planning for the Finance team. Provides financial overview training for all staff.
• Provides management of WHEDA resources. Makes recommendation on use of surplus assets to meet strategic objectives and mission, maintains credit ratings and ensures long‑term financial viability.
• Oversees the financial statements and budget, including preparation and monitoring. Communicates financial performance and projections to internal and external partners. Provides management and coordination of internal and external audit functions and risk assessments.
• Oversees financial functions including accounts payable, procurement, cash management and investments. Responsible for compliance, internal controls, policies and Finance Committee and Board level reporting.
• Performs or assists with other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or a closely related field AND 10…