Housing Finance Manager

We offer competitive salaries, great benefits, and work that matters to our community. The Organization The Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is a mission-driven leader in affordable housing, headquartered on Elliot Ave West with sweeping views of Elliot Bay and the Puget Sound. With additional field offices across Seattle, we are committed to expanding housing opportunities, strengthening communities, and supporting a workplace where people grow and thrive. The position We are looking for a housing finance manager to join our team! This role is perfect for someone who can provide strategical and operational leadership for SHA’s financial policy development, limited partnership financing, bond and debt issuance, and grant and cash management. This role serves as a key liaison for internal and external stakeholders and will lead manager financial initiatives, manage core policy processes, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. The Location 101 Elliot Ave W, Seattle, WA 98109 The ideal candidate will have: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, public administration, business, or a related field Five years of experience in housing finance, asset management, or public sector financial administration Experience with limited partnerships, bond compliance, or federal grant management is strongly preferred What will you do? Review and track pre-development and development budgets across the real estate roadmap Manage limited-partner relationships and compliance, such as replacement reserve draw requests, cash-flow distributions, budget submissions, and investor information requests Lead the quarterly limited partner exit committee with SHA’s asset management department, providing updates on capital accounts, dissolution planning, and cash-flow analyses Oversee bond compliance with SHA’s asset management and accounting teams, including the review of electronic municipal market access reporting and monitoring of public offer processes Oversee preparation, review, and submission of the public housing operating subsidy request to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Manage Move-to-Work (MTW) fund transfers with SHA’s budget manager, ensuring accurate allocation, tracking, and adherence to MTW guidelines and policies Monitor subsidy utilization and lead year-end reconciliation to ensure full, accurate, and compliant use of federal funds Partner with SHA’s policy team to develop input for the annual MWT plan and MTW report, ensuring compliance with HUD regulations, MTW agreements, and internal controls Lead the financial policy oversight committee with SHA’s chief financial officer and deputy chief financial officer to drive timely decisions on strategic financial topics Manage major financial initiatives, including the local asset management plan and grant management projects Participate in key finance forums to align decisions and share insights Maintain financial tracking tools and SharePoint documentation to enable accurate and timely reporting Coordinate grant oversight and monitoring, facilitate project status discussions, and plan for funding utilization, ensuring compliance with federal grant requirements Support SHA’s accounting team in reconciliation and cleanup of financial records, including development reserves, collateral reserves, land sale proceeds, and related fund sources and uses Review and correct complex financial data to improve reporting accuracy and compliance Develop, maintain, and update financial policies and procedures, such as bond disclosure, cash management, housing finance processes, and SHA workflows For additional information on the job, please see the full job description. How to Apply To apply, complete the online NeoGov application by clicking the Apply button in the upper right-hand corner of this posting. Application Tips Update the Work Experience and Education sections with your most current information. Note: SHA does not accept external attachments, such as resumes or cover letters. Complete the Agency-Wide questions. Even if you have applied to SHA before, please review and update your responses. Respond to any Supplemental Questions, if applicable. Why Should You Apply? Our Culture: SHA offers a supportive, energetic workplace where collaboration and growth thrive. Our talented team has helped make us a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing and community development. Competitive Salary Comprehensive Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) Generous paid leave and holidays Work-Life Balance Reasonable hours Opportunity for part-time remote work Professional Development On-the-job training and growth opportunities Our Commitment to Equity SHA values your unique background and perspective – we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every listed qualification. Learn more in our diversity and application equity statement. #J-18808-Ljbffr Seattle Housing Authority