HCV Financial Specialist – Housing Voucher Programs

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) in Nashville, TN, is seeking a meticulous HCV Financial Administrator to oversee financial activities for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. You will manage HAP runs, reconcile landlord and participant accounts, and ensure HUD compliance and rigorous financial reporting.

Under the Rental Assistance Director, you will analyze trends, forecast needs and maintain audit-ready records while coordinating with Finance and external partners to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field, with substantial coursework in accounting principles, financial reporting 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 communicate effectively with Finance staff, Rental Assistance staff, landlords, program participants and external agencies.
• Valid Tennessee driver's license.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Manage Housing Assistance Payments
• 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 a clear and complete audit trail.
• Reconcile Accounts and Maintain Ledger Integrity
• Perform monthly reconciliations of landlord and participant accounts.
• Identify, research and proactively resolve account discrepancies.
• Reconcile HCV general and subsidiary ledgers in accordance with GAAP and HUD standards.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Monitor account activity to ensure program funds are accurately recorded and allocated.
• Monitor Program Funds and Forecast Financial Needs
• Maintain tracking tools to accurately allocate HUD deposits and program funds to applicable programs and accounts.
• Update and monitor HUD's Two-Year Tool to track leasing trends, expenditure patterns and program utilization.
• Analyze financial trends and identify potential funding shortfalls or surpluses.
• Recommend corrective actions and financial strategies to the Director of Rental Assistance.
• Forecast future HAP and administrative expenses to support long-term program sustainability.
• Analyze and report the department's financial net position.
• Ensure Compliance and Financial Reporting
• Prepare and review financial information for Voucher Management System (VMS) and other HUD-required reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements reflecting program performance and funding utilization.
• Ensure financial activities comply with applicable federal requirements, HUD regulations and Agency policies.
• Maintain accurate documentation to support financial reporting and audit requirements.
• Support annual audits and other financial reviews.
• Identify potential compliance issues and work proactively to address them.
• Collaborate Across Departments and With External Partners
• Serve as the primary financial liaison between the Rental Assistance and Finance departments.
• Work closely with Finance staff to reconcile financial activity and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with landlords, program staff and outside agencies to resolve complex payment, billing and financial issues.
• Provide financial information, analysis and recommendations to support Agency decision-making.
• Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable information for program leadership and stakeholders.
• What You'll Bring
• Minimum Qualifications
• What You'll Bring
• Preferred Experience
• Certifications
• Skills and Capabilities
• We're looking for someone who can:
• Analyze complex financial information and identify trends, discrepancies and potential risks.
• Apply accounting principles, financial controls and HUD requirements to HCV program activities.
• Perform detailed reconciliations and identify the source of financial discrepancies.
• Work accurately with large amounts of financial and program data.
• Forecast expenditures and funding needs using available financial and program information.
• Maintain strong attention to detail while managing recurring deadlines.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Exercise sound judgment when reviewing financial transactions and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate, organized and audit-ready records.
• Work independently while collaborating effectively with Rental Assistance, Finance and external partners.
• Handle confidential and sensitive financial information with appropriate discretion.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field

Tools

HUD's VMS

Two-Year Tool

GAAP knowledge

Job description

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) in Nashville, TN, is seeking a meticulous HCV Financial Administrator to oversee financial activities for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. You will manage HAP runs, reconcile landlord and participant accounts, and ensure HUD compliance and rigorous financial reporting.

Under the Rental Assistance Director, you will analyze trends, forecast needs and maintain audit-ready records while coordinating with Finance and external partners to ensure