Director of Finance

Gomez Partners

City of Rochester (NY)

Presencial

USD 120.000 - 150.000

Jornada completa

14 días+

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Descripción de la vacante

A public housing agency in Rochester, NY, is seeking a Director of Finance to lead fiscal operations, budgeting, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in governmental accounting practices and supervisory experience. This is a strategic role reporting directly to the Executive Director, overseeing finance staff to ensure compliance and effective management of financial activities.

Formación

Must have at least two years of supervisory experience.
Experience in public housing financial programs is preferred.

Responsabilidades

Prepare the annual RHA budget for funding agencies.
Manage financial reporting and general ledger processes.
Ensure compliance with insurance coverage and regulations.
Lead financial audit preparation and resolutions.

Conocimientos

Understanding of governmental or nonprofit accounting practices

Familiarity with HUD funding streams

Experience with budget development

Skilled in audit preparation

Ability to interpret complex financial data

Strong leadership capabilities

Educación

Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Bachelor’s in Business Administration with accounting credits

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The Rochester Housing Authority (RHA) is seeking a qualified and mission-driven Director of Finance to oversee all fiscal operations of the agency. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for budgeting, accounting, audits, investments, and financial reporting for a complex public housing organization.

Position Overview

The Director of Finance is responsible for planning and managing the full scope of RHA’s financial activities. This includes oversight of accounts payable/receivable, payroll, budgeting, grant tracking, audits, insurance, and investment management. The role reports directly to the Executive Director and supervises a team of professional and clerical finance staff.

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit the annual RHA budget to appropriate funding agencies
Manage monthly general ledger processes and financial reporting
Oversee RHA’s insurance coverage and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements
Track investments and maximize earnings on surplus cash
Lead all financial audit preparation and resolution of audit findings
Monitor fixed assets and ensure proper accounting for capital expenditures
Present financial reports to the Board of Commissioners and other stakeholders
Coordinate with IT staff to ensure finance systems are accurate and efficient
Supervise and develop finance department personnel

Qualifications

Strong understanding of governmental or nonprofit accounting practices
Familiarity with HUD funding streams and public housing financial programs (e.g., Section 8, Capital Fund, MTW, RAD)
Experience with budget development, financial projections, and cash flow analysis
Skilled in audit preparation and working with regulatory agencies
Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings clearly
Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities

Full Performance Knowledge and Expectations

Knowledge of public housing and governmental accounting standards
Experience managing grant funding and reporting to federal and state agencies
Understanding of RHA insurance, fixed assets, and investment practices
Ability to navigate HUD regulations, public housing law, and finance policy frameworks

Minimum Qualifications

Option A: Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance — plus three (3) years of full-time experience in accounting or finance (not including bookkeeping or record keeping)
Option B: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance — plus four (4) years of full-time experience as above
Option C: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with at least 18 credit hours in accounting — plus four (4) years of full-time experience as above
In all cases: Must also have at least two (2) years of supervisory experience, which may be concurrent.

About Rochester Housing Authority

RHA provides safe, high-quality, and affordable housing for low-income individuals and families across the City of Rochester. Through public housing programs, property management, and community partnerships, RHA works to ensure equity, sustainability, and opportunity for the residents it serves.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your resume to:

Recruiting@DavidGomezPartners.com

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