HCV Finance Administrator – Housing Assistance

Metropolitan Development; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

MDHA in Nashville seeks a detail-oriented HCV Financial Administrator to oversee financial activities for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, ensuring accurate payments, reconciliations, funding allocations and HUD-required reporting.

Under the direction of the Director of Rental Assistance, this role performs complex accounting and financial management to ensure accuracy, integrity and compliance of HCV program activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field with substantial coursework in accounting principles or governmental accounting.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial analysis or fund/grant accounting.
• Knowledge of HUD Housing Choice Voucher financial requirements, including Two-Year Tool management and VMS reporting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting, public fund management, governmental budgeting and financial reporting.
• Ability to prepare accurate financial statements, perform account reconciliations and interpret complex financial data.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to forecast funding needs and identify risks.
• Experience with general ledger reconciliation, subsidy or benefit payment processing and federal/grant compliance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Finance staff, landlords, program participants and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) runs to ensure timely payments to landlords and utility reimbursements to participants.
• Review HAP disbursements, adjustments and recoupments for accuracy before processing.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies or irregularities.
• Maintain comprehensive supporting documentation for payments and adjustments to ensure an audit trail.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of landlord and participant accounts.
• Identify, research and resolve account discrepancies.
• Reconcile HCV ledgers in accordance with GAAP and HUD standards.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support documentation.
• Monitor program funds to ensure correct recording and allocation.
• Maintain HUD's Two-Year Tool to track leasing trends, expenditures and utilization.
• Forecast future HAP and administrative expenses to support sustainability.
• Prepare and review financial information for VMS and HUD reporting.
• Support annual audits and ensure compliance with federal requirements.
• Collaborate with Rental Assistance, Finance and external partners to resolve issues.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in accounting, or a

Three to five years experience

HUD financial requirements

GAAP accounting

Analytical skills

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Job description

MDHA in Nashville seeks a detail-oriented HCV Financial Administrator to oversee financial activities for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, ensuring accurate payments, reconciliations, funding allocations and HUD-required reporting.

Under the direction of the Director of Rental Assistance, this role performs complex accounting and financial management to ensure accuracy, integrity and compliance of HCV program activities.