Director of Finance and Accounting, Anderson HA SC

The Anderson Housing Authority is looking for a Director of Finance and Accounting whose position requires the processing and overseeing of all financial aspects of the agency's operations, including financial accounting systems, internal controls, internal reporting, and personnel policy, within compliance with HUD regulations.

As a key stakeholder of the agency's leadership team, the Director will help define the agency's strategic business plans and monitor and evaluate their financial effectiveness according to the Executive Director's oversight. Prefer a B.A. or B.S. degree in Finance, Accounting, or closely related field from an accredited four-year college or university. Competitive salary with an excellent benefit package.

Position Description

Position Title: Director of Finance and Accounting

Reports To: Executive Director

Status: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Finance is responsible for administering the fiscal operation of the Anderson Housing Authority, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and budgetary controls within the Authority's mission. The Finance Director must also assist the Executive Director in attaining the goals of the Authority.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be a leader of significant systems, people, and resources necessary to accomplish the mission and goals of the Authority.
  
  
• Provides the implementation, maintenance and control of all fiscal affairs of the Authority including the oversight of the procurement, information technology, human resources and the nonprofit organization functions and operations.
  
  
• Prepare projections of proposed projects and programs to determine their feasibility including funding sources.
  
  
• Monitor the progress of programs and funding sources and provide reports of such progress to the Executive Director and Board of Commissioners.
  
  
• Implement internal control policies and procedures that will ensure accurate and timely recording of all routine accounting transactions.
  
  
• Ensure specific control procedures are performed on a monthly basis for all balance sheets accounts and for the following income statements accounts: Operating subsidy revenue, Grant revenue, year to date and inception to date, all types of management fees revenue and expense, Payroll expense (All payroll expenses posted to the general ledger should be identifiable and reconcilable to payroll tax forms including the Federal form 941 and the SC Unemployment Tax returns.)
  
  
• Conducts periodic internal audits of all Authority departments relating to financial operations, control and reporting procedures and submits summaries to the Executive Director, as directed.
  
  
• Prepares monthly financial summaries and budget updates for review by the Executive Director and Board of Commissioners.
  
  
• Arrange financing of those budgets from whatever sources are available. This would include seeking out funding sources and devising innovative funding resources.
  
  
• Coordinates all activities of the Finance Department of this Authority.
  
  
• Reports all Finance Department activities to the Executive Director.
  
  
• Prepares cash flow and availability information in a timely manner.
  
  
• Ensure that all financial operations are in order on time and that all aspects are clearly and well documented.
  
  
• Performs and/or supervises monthly reconciliation, the closing of books at the fiscal year end, prepares statements for financial reports, and prepares detailed account analyses as directed.
  

REQUIRED QUALITIES

• Integrity and Trust - Show consistency between words and actions.
• Protect confidential and sensitive information.
• Ethics and Values - Engages in open and honest dialogue with others.
• Treat all individuals (residents, staff, and guest) respectfully, professionally, and fairly.
• Customer and Team Focus - Establish and maintains effective customer relationships.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of the laws and administrative policies governing PHA financial and budgeting practices and procedures.
  
  
• Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, methods, and practices, including GAAP and HUD accounting requirements.
  
  
• Considerable knowledge of computers, computerized systems, and the use of computers for financial and other operations.
  
  
• Considerable knowledge of the general principles of finance, including budgeting and reporting.
  
  
• Ability to prepare informative financial reports and to maintain exact accounting records, and to prepare accounting reports and statements of some complexity.
  
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public.
  
  
• Ability to effectively supervise subordinate staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Prefer a graduate of an accredited college or university with a B.A. (B.S.) degree in Finance, Accounting, or closely related field.
  
  
• Prefer a minimum of three (3) years' experience in financial management and planning, analysis, and budgeting, preferably with public housing, public accounting, or property management.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to be covered under the Authority's fidelity bond.
• Successful completion of background check.
• Must be bondable.
• Valid South Carolina Driver's License.

The position offers competitive salary with excellent benefit package.

Email resume to: jefft@andersonha.org