Accounting Manager

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MDHA in Nashville seeks an Accounting Manager who, under general supervision, will lead and direct professional accounting staff to perform GAAP-based financial reporting, monitor budgets, and drive month-end and year-end close activities.

You will oversee audits, support compliance reporting and financial planning, and assist in administering agency programs and related financial activities in a complex public sector environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct professional accounting staff to perform GAAP-based financial reporting.
• Monitor program budgets and budget-to-actual variances; manage month-end and year-end closes.
• Oversee audits, support compliance reporting and financial planning, and assist in program administration.

Job description

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA)

MDHA serves Nashville and Davidson County. The mission of MDHA is to create quality affordable housing opportunities, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities, and help build a greater Nashville.

MDHA employs over 300 staff members, has a budget of $215 million, and houses approximately 30,000 people, primarily through nearly 8,000 Section 8 Vouchers and over 6,800 apartments, which are mainly Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) units, at 39 properties. MDHA is a housing authority, a community development agency, and a redevelopment agency.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, leads and directs professional accounting staff to perform complex accounting and financial reporting functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Maintains complete and accurate financial and accounting records; monitors program budgets and budget-to-actual variances; leads month-end and year-end close activities; provides oversight of internal and external audit activities; supports compliance reporting and financial planning; and assists in the development, administration, and management of Agency programs and related financial activities.