Strategic CFO for Public Finance & Housing (Hybrid/Remote)

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA); Madison (WI); Híbrido; USD 165.000 - 175.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

State Retirement plan

457 Deferred Compensation

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Personal holiday hours

Legal holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) seeks a Chief Financial Officer to join the Finance Department in Madison, WI. The CFO will oversee budgeting, treasury, accounting, debt management, and financial reporting, ensuring fiscal integrity and long‑term sustainability.

This role leads staff, ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, and develops funding strategies to meet mission goals.

Formación

• Knowledge of debt instruments, interest rate swaps, investments, and capital markets.
• Internal controls, policy, and procedure development.
• General accounting, GAAP, GASB and FASB principles, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to interpret financial statements.
• Ability to interpret state and federal laws and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Successful prioritizing and management of work projects.
• Maintains confidentiality related to internal/ external customers and any other information obtained in this role

Responsabilidades

• Oversees funding for WHEDA programs through debt issuance and other borrowings.
• Develops funding strategies in collaboration with partners and monitors market conditions.
• Contributes to strategic initiatives and new program development.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and timely reporting for rating agencies and investors.
• Manages staff, training, performance, and succession planning.
• Oversees resources, credit ratings, and long-term financial viability.
• Manages financial statements, budget, audits, and risk assessments.
• Oversees payables, procurement, cash management, and investment functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Debt instruments

Interest rate swaps

Investments

Capital markets

Internal controls

Policy development

GAAP/GASB/FASB

Financial statement interpretation

Legal/regulatory interpretation

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Time management

Confidentiality

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related field

CPA License

Descripción del empleo

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) seeks a Chief Financial Officer to join the Finance Department in Madison, WI. The CFO will oversee budgeting, treasury, accounting, debt management, and financial reporting, ensuring fiscal integrity and long‑term sustainability.

This role leads staff, ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, and develops funding strategies to meet mission goals.