Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer; CFO

Position: Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Description

This recruitment is being conducted by Ralph Andersen & Associates.

To apply , please contact

Ms. Renschler, phone  or email:

Examples of Essential Job Functions

This recruitment is being conducted by Ralph Andersen & Associates.

To apply , please contact

Ms. Renschler, phone  or email:

* Assumes full management responsibility for Financial Services Department programs, services, and activities, including overseeing functions such as accounting, payroll, budget preparation, auditing, risk management, audit compliance, and administration, and investments as well as the Housing Commission's non-profit development arm, Housing Development Partners (HDP).

* Develops, directs, and coordinates the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the department; establishes, within Commission policy, appropriate budget, service, and staffing levels.

* Participates in determining staff goals for each year; verifies that set goals are consistent with the goals established by the Chief Operating Officer; provides oversight and direction to staff to ensure departments are meeting goals and objectives.

* Manages and participates in the development and administration of the department and agency annual budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements adjustments as necessary.

* Selects, trains, motivates, and directs department personnel; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with department standards, including program and project priorities; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline and termination procedures; responds to staff questions and concerns.

* Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service by developing, reviewing, and implementing policies and procedures to meet legal requirements and Commission needs; continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors the distribution of work, support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of change.

* Coordinates the development, implementation, and administration of the annual budget for the Commission, provides for financial forecasting, planning; tracks the adopted budget, and reviews periodic budget reports for submission to Commission departments.

* Establishes the Commission's central budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting practices; evaluates accounting procedures and financial controls; coordinates the agencies annual audits and responds to and implements audit recommendations.

* Identifies, assesses and mitigates financial, operational, strategic and compliance risks to ensure stability. Responsible for agency's insurance needs including but not limited to D&O, property, cyber, workman's compensation etc.

* Manages the workflow and workload of department production including responding to new requests for funding, information, and assistance.

* Manages the Commission's investment portfolio; ensures that investments meet the Commission's policy guidelines and that adequate cash is available to meet obligations; prepares periodic reports regarding investments to the Investment Committee, Housing Commission, and Housing Authority; reviews annual Commission Investment Policy.

* Oversees and participates in all activities related to the Commission's accounting function, including the accounting system, payroll, accounts payable, processing and issuance of checks and warrants, and cash receipts.

* Represents the department to other Commission departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains and interprets departmental programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves significant and controversial issues; manages external relationships.

* Conducts a variety of departmental organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to programs, policies and procedures as appropriate.

* Participates in and makes presentations to the Housing Authority, Housing Commission, and a variety of boards and commissions; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in related fields.

* Provides review and final authorization of all deal terms and decisions for Board reports, financial requests, and work production of staff ;participates in Executive Team meetings.

* Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect Commission or departmental operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required.

* Prepares reviews, and presents staff reports, various management and information updates, and reports on special projects assigned by the Chief Operations Officer.

* Responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and…