CFO Pathway: Senior Financial Officer (Public Housing)

Springfield Housing Authority; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Housing Authority is seeking a Senior Financial Officer to assist the Chief Financial Officer with budgeting, accounting, financial reporting and MIS. The role includes oversight of procurement and audits with a path to become CFO within 2–3 years, depending on performance.

The incumbent will plan and implement quality controls and policies for the division, manage budgets and grant funds, retain records, and oversee ledgers. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Illinois.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, business administration or public administration with emphasis in accounting; five (5) years of budget preparation/monitoring and HR management; four (4) years of supervisory experience in finance or systems management; or equivalent.
• LIHTC and mixed finance development accounting experience (3–5 years).

Responsibilities

• Support the CFO in budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, MIS, procurement oversight, and audits.
• Plan, coordinate, develop, and implement quality controls and policies for the Division.
• Prepare, assist, and monitor budgets and grant funds, retain records, and process ledgers for budgets and grants.

Education

Master’s degree in accounting, business administration or public administration with emphasis in accounting

Job description

Springfield Housing Authority is seeking a Senior Financial Officer to assist the Chief Financial Officer with budgeting, accounting, financial reporting and MIS. The role includes oversight of procurement and audits with a path to become CFO within 2–3 years, depending on performance.

The incumbent will plan and implement quality controls and policies for the division, manage budgets and grant funds, retain records, and oversee ledgers. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Illinois.