Finance Manager

Position Summary Under the general direction of the Director of Business Services, plans, coordinates, and oversees the daily activities of assigned Finance staff in general accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and the fiscal operations of the Authority’s housing programs, including Affordable Housing, the Authority Owned Program (Authority-owned properties and Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) properties), contracted property management, and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV). Supervision is exercised through Accounting Supervisors and other assigned staff. The Finance Manager is accountable for the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of fiscal reporting for assigned programs. Day-to-day program accounting remains with the assigned Accounting Supervisors and staff. Manages financial audits, assists in the annual budget, and prepares monthly financial statements. Prepares and participates in complex technical accounting work; prepares a variety of complex accounting, statistical, and narrative reports; provides technical assistance to Housing Authority staff. Day-to-day Glimpse: This is a supervisory finance role. Most days this position checks in with the Accounting Supervisors, Accountants and payroll staff, review work they have prepared, and clear issues so deadlines are met. This position does not process the daily transactions. The position reviews financial statements, journal entries, and program reports for Affordable Housing, the Authority Owned Program (Authority-owned and RAD properties), contracted property management, and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV). It confirms that required HUD submissions (VMS, Prior Month Corrections, FDS/REAC, and operating subsidy) are complete and on time. The position also coordinates audits, internal controls, year-end close, and budget questions with other departments and the Director of Business Services.