Finance Manager
Mid-Columbia Housing Authority and Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation Finance Manager
Job Description
Compensation
Fulltime position -36 hours/week. Starting salary $65,000-$80,000/year; depending on experience. Health, vision and dental insurance; deferred compensation contributions; long term disability; life insurance; paid vacation, paid sick leave; paid holidays.
About this position
Under the general direction of the Executive Director the Finance Manager manages MCHA and CCHC’s finances and financial management systems. They possess integrity, imagination, and mature judgement as well as strong administrative, leadership, communication and writing skills. They must have a strong belief in MCHA and CCHC’s mission and our equity work.
Job Functions
Finance:
Manage accounting system, including general ledger and journal in compliance with HUD, GAAP, FASB and appropriate governmental accounting requirements
Provides supervision to Finance Division in coordination with Executive Director
Prepare annual operating budgets in consultation with Management Team
Prepare annual cash flow analysis, with continuous monitoring and recommendations to Executive Director
Develops and ensures compliance with MCHA and CCHC Accounting Policies
Provide oversite of accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly bank reconciliation, and payroll
Prepare monthly financial statements
Staff Board Finance Committee and present financials at monthly board meetings
Monitor grant/contract budgets, cash and compliance
Assist with preparation and review budgets for investment proposals and grant applications
Meet with Management Team monthly to review budget to actual and program status reports
Ensure compliance with all required federal, state and local laws and reporting
Oversee the creation and maintenance of How-Tos, internal Wikis/manuals and workflow diagrams
Maintain historical fiscal documentation and electronic records
Manage all required insurance policies and reporting
Equity Work:
Support anti-racist work
Support integration of equity perspectives and structures into all aspects of organizational operations and planning
Contribute to the development of and accountability to the MCHA and CCHC equity plan
Program Support:
Support organizational projects and initiatives, including trainings, presentations and events to include logistics, event planning, preparation, participant support and
Core Competencies
The ideal candidate will have:
Practical accounting experience and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
Knowledge of S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Federal, State and local government accounting regulations and procedures
Accounting, Property Management and Compliance systems experience – Yardi preferred
High level of accuracy and refined organizational skills
Critical thinking skills to make sound decisions independently
Sense of humor and the ability to work joyfully in a changing environment
Resourcefulness and flexibility, with the ability to anticipate challenges and act on opportunities
Skills to navigate complex programs, management competing priorities and see projects to successful completion
Practiced capability to handle confidential information with the utmost attention to detail, privacy and security
Proficiency in MS Office, with bookkeeping level Excel experience
Excellent written and verbal communication
A plus but not required:
Public Housing and non-profit affordable housing accounting and funding experience
Advanced education in business, accounting or other related fields
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools, or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc., and may infrequently require moving materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required at least 50% of the work period while operating standard office equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Most work is performed indoors in an office setting with usual office working conditions at 500 E Second St The Dalles, OR Monday through Thursday 7:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises. Work may also involve frequent interruptions. Occasional evening meetings may be required. Overnight travel is rare.
MCHA and CCHC are committed to supporting a diverse workforce and do not discriminate in employment based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual preference or any other status protected by law.