Director of Finanace

The Reno Housing Authority is seeking an innovative and collaborative leader with a desire to make a difference in our community every day!  The Director of Finance leads, directs, manages, and oversees the fiscal operations of the Housing Authority.  

Examples of some of the essential duties are:

• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities, and the monitoring and evaluation of progress and performance of the Finance Department for the Housing Authority.
• Responsible for all Finance Department programs, services and activities including overseeing functions such as budgeting, accounting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, financing activities, and insurance.
• Manages the planning and direction of financial activities, investments and safeguarding the Housing Authority’s assets.
• Ensures all finance and accounting procedures, transactions and records are in compliance with federal, State, HUD rules, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) regulations and requirements.
• Develops procedural and budgetary recommendations and cost effectively administers assigned functions and the overall operation of the Authority.
• Coordinate the administration of the Housing Authority annual budget. Direct the monitoring of expenditures, and the preparation of and implementation of budgetary adjustments as necessary. Monitor budget for variances and ensure accountability.
• Direct and conduct a wide variety of financial studies, forecasts, analyses, and reports. Conduct studies and prepare reports on Housing Authority operations, including capital outlay projects. Analyze reports on the status of the budget accounts and requirements.
• Develops and maintains the Housing Authorities financial/accounting policies and ensures adherence to HUD regulations and requirements related to financial management.
• Coordinate the performance of annual audits and HUD financial reviews. Review and analyze audit findings and implement corrective actions if needed.
• Lead, coach and manage the Finance Department staff which includes selecting, training, supervising, evaluating, developing, counseling and, when necessary, appropriately managing performance in accordance with approved policies and procedures.

For more details on this position, please review the job posting and position description on our Career page at: www.renoha.org

Who is the Reno Housing Authority?

The mission of the Reno Housing Authority is to provide fair, sustainable, quality housing in diverse neighborhoods throughout Reno, Sparks and Washoe County that offers a stable foundation for families to pursue economic opportunities, become self-sufficient and improve their quality of life. We are the largest provider of affordable housing in Washoe County, proudly assisting more than 9,000 Nevadans to have a safe, secure place to call home.

Why should you apply?

The RHA is committed to developing a team that embraces our mission and core values throughout our local community. To offer superior service to our clients, we invest substantially in the professional growth and development of our team and are focused on exemplifying our underlying values of integrity, trust, leadership, progress and customer service.

We offer competitive salaries with annual merit salary increases and regular cost of living increases, an exceptional benefits package, a robust defined benefit retirement plan, and ample opportunities for growth. Highlights of the benefits we offer includes:

• 100% employer paid health, dental, & vision insurance for employees
• Excellent vacation & sick leave accrual program
• Thirteen (13) paid Holidays a year
• 5% merit salary increases plus regular cost of living increases
• 100% employer paid retirement contribution for the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Paid Parental Leave program
• 457(b) retirement savings program
• Employer paid life and AD&D insurance
• Positive, friendly work environment focused on providing a healthy work/life balance

We are located in the largest city in northern Nevada. Nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the surrounding area provides unlimited indoor and outdoor recreational activities. With excellent weather averaging more than 300 days of sunshine annually the City of Reno is home to a vibrant food and entertainment scene with limitless major events such as balloon races, rib cookoffs, concerts, Hot August Nights, air races, renowned pub crawls, NCAA Division 1 sports, as well as minor league baseball and hockey teams!

Qualifications

The minimum qualifications for the position are a four-year degree in in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible finance and accounting experience, with at least two (2) years being in a management capacity relating to substantive finance and accounting matters. Governmental accounting experience is highly desirable.

Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Knowledge of HUD programs, requirements, and policies/procedures and/or grants management is highly desirable.

Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to successfully perform the work.

Interested?

Please visit our Career page at www.renoha.org for more information on the Reno Housing Authority, our employment application and instructions for submitting completed applications. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply as early as possible as this recruitment may close at any time based on applications received.

The RHA is committed to ensuring a safe, productive and positive work environment through a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Selected candidates will need to complete a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background checks

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Reno Housing Authority is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) in accordance with applicable Federal and State law, and Executive Orders. Our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by Federal, State, or local laws.