Chief Financial Officer:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) works closely with the CEO, working as a team to ensure the overall success and stellar performance of the Pasco County Housing Authority (PCHA). The CFO directly assists in all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding. The CFO is responsible for the financial and budgetary functions of PCHA, ensuring strict compliance with partnership agreements, grant requirements, and all other governmental accounting standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directs policy development and planning, including:
• Works with the CEO on the development of policies affecting the housing authority including strategic initiatives, economic feasibility, sound business planning and management.
• Works with the CEO on the development of long and short-term financial plans to optimize PCHA resources.
• Advises and participates in top level planning, policy, administrative, management, and budget manners with the CEO.
• Thinks strategically about future financial trends and consequences and incorporates them into PCHA’s larger plan.
• Versatile to meet a continually changing set of circumstances.
• Objective voice on financial performance, provide financial insights and analysis, contribute to operational decision making, develop strategy, and aide in guiding key business initiatives.
Implements PCHA goals and policies, including:
• Analyzes the agency’s organizational performance against annual and long-term budgetary goals.
• Oversees the development, implementation, and update of financial procedures and internal controls.
• Ensures compliance with all agreements including the Annual Contribution Contract (ACC) and other HUD regulatory devices.
• Oversees the development and implementation of a Risk Management Plan ensuring adequate controls to protect the PCHA from financial risks, losses, and potential liability.
• Ensures all policy and procedural manuals relating to the authority’s financial management program reflect current authority and Housing and Urban Development regulations.
• Certifies and approves that the procurement of all equipment, materials, and services are in accordance with the approved PCHA Procurement Policy and all applicable HUD rules and regulations.
• Attends Board and Subcommittee meetings; including leading the Audit/Finance Committee.
Manages, supervises and directs the operations of the authority, including:
• Supervises Finance Department and Procurement Department.
• Coordinates with the Executive Director and other department heads in the development of all special program budgets, policies, and guidelines.
• Serves as the fiduciary administrator of the PCHA pension plan including oversight of all IRS regulations and reporting functions.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance regarding staff management.
• Enforces accountability and maintains high levels of work ethic and standards within the authority.
• Directs the financial management functions of the authority, including:
• Monitors the balance sheet, income statements and statements of cash flow on a monthly basis.
• Recommends strategies for increasing revenues or decreasing expenses; and assists in preparation of the Five Year Operating and Development Strategy.
• Oversees the development and implementation of the annual and five year budgets.
• Directs the production of reports which outline the agency’s financial position along with findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Provides indirect supervision of all accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger processing.
• Implements cash management strategies including monitoring banking activity and banking relationships for the authority.
Represents the authority’s policies and programs to its service partners. Perform related work as required or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college or university with major course work in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field. CPA designation is also desired.
Extensive knowledge of acceptable accounting practices including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), governmental accounting standards, HUD and other federal regulations, and state and local practices.
Considerable knowledge of federal, state and local programs related to Public and Indian Housing, specifically including the Public Housing Program, Public Housing Capital Fund Program, Housing Choice Voucher Program, Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Program, HOME Program, Low-Income Tax Credits, etc.
Management experience must include budget and fiscal oversight responsibility, policy and decision making experience with planning and organizing multiple programs, projects, operations, or functions.
Thorough knowledge of applicable financial planning processes; working knowledge and ability to use computer software applicable to position responsibilities.
Working knowledge of public housing agency operations as they relate to financial management.
Must possess valid FL driver’s license and be insurable by PCHA.
Interested parties should send their cover letter and resume to Nancy L. Wesoff, Executive Director, Pasco County Housing Authority, 36739 S.R. 52, Suite 108, Dade City, FL. 33525 or email to . Should you have any questions please contact Michelle Phalin, Human Resources Specialist at 352-567-0848.
Position will remain open until filled. Salary commensurable to experience.