Director of Finance

The Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin (HACSJ) is recruiting a Director of Finance to serve as a senior member of the executive leadership team. This is a full-scope CFO-equivalent role with direct authority over the agency's fiscal strategy, compliance, and capital finance operations. The position reports to the Executive Director.


HACSJ manages a $90+ million annual budget and serves approximately 19,000 residents through Public Housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), and mixed-finance development. The affiliated nonprofit, Delta Community Developers Corp., extends the agency's reach through federal, state, and private partnerships. The role requires both a tactical and strategic approach to leading the finances of HACSJ.

What You Will Do:

• Set and execute the financial strategy for HACSJ and Delta Community Developers Corp.
• Direct all accounting, budgeting, financial planning, internal audit, and internal controls functions.
• Ensure full HUD compliance across Financial Data Submissions (FDS), PHAS, and HCV reporting.
• Lead complex affordable housing finance transactions, including LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, and mixed-finance development.
• Advise the Executive Director on financial risk, capital allocation, and investment strategy.
• Serve as the agency's primary financial spokesperson to HUD, lenders, auditors, and community partners.
• Build and lead a high-performing Accounting/Finance Department team.

What You Bring

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; CPA or MBA strongly preferred.
• 10 or more years of progressively responsible financial leadership at an executive or near-executive level.
• Five or more years of senior supervisory experience.
• Expert command of GAAP, GASB, and FASB standards.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated experience with HUD regulations and public housing finance.
• Experience with LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, or other affordable housing finance instruments.

Ideal Profile:

You are equally effective in the financial model and in the executive strategy conversation. You understand how compliance and capital structure decisions translate to community outcomes. You lead through complex regulatory environments without losing sight of mission. You build teams that perform.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary range: $162,300 to $267,900, commensurate with experience. The midpoint is $215,100.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plan, Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent care), paid time off, paid holidays, and professional development support.

Location:

HACSJ is headquartered in Stockton, California, in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The region is one of California's most dynamic and underestimated places to live and work. Stockton sits 20 minutes from Lodi, one of California's most celebrated wine regions and home to more than 85 wineries producing acclaimed Zinfandels and other varietals. The broader area offers affordable housing, short commutes, strong schools, and access to an exceptional range of outdoor recreation. Sacramento is 45 minutes north. San Francisco and the Bay Area are 90 minutes west. Lake Tahoe is under three hours. World-class skiing, hiking, and wine country are within reach on any weekend.

Why HACSJ:

HACSJ has operated for more than 80 years as a leading affordable housing provider in the Central Valley. The agency is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners and staffed by approximately 80 dedicated professionals. The Director of Finance joins an executive leadership team that treats financial strategy as central to mission delivery. This is a role with real authority, a stable and innovative institution behind it, and measurable impact on housing equity across San Joaquin County.

If you are a senior finance leader looking for a role where your work matters beyond the spreadsheet, HACSJ is worth a serious look.

Location: Preferred candidates will be based within commutable distance of Stockton or willing to relocate.

Application Instructions:

Resume and Cover Letter are required as part of the application process.

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