Corpus Christi Housing Authority, TX - Chief Financial Officer
About The Position
The Corpus Christi Housing Authority (CCHA) is seeking a visionary finance executive to serve as its next Chief Financial Officer. Reporting directly to the President & Chief Executive Officer, the CFO will be the Authority’s chief financial strategist and trusted advisor. This role provides executive leadership for budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, redevelopment financing, internal controls, procurement, grants management, and regulatory compliance. The CFO will play a pivotal role in supporting major redevelopment initiatives while ensuring the long-term financial strength and sustainability of the organization. CCHA, together with its affiliated nonprofit Coastal Housing Partners (CHP), provides quality affordable housing opportunities for thousands of Corpus Christi residents while investing in stronger neighborhoods and sustainable communities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
- Minimum of 10–15 years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience, including executive-level responsibility.
- Extensive experience in affordable housing, governmental finance, public housing authorities, or complex real estate finance.
- Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, accounting, auditing, grants management, procurement, payroll, internal controls, financial reporting, and HUD compliance.
- Experience with LIHTC transactions, tax-exempt bond financing, RAD conversions, capital planning, and multi-entity financial operations.
- Excellent analytical, communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
- Experience implementing financial systems and technology improvements.
- Experience supporting large-scale redevelopment initiatives.
- Experience presenting financial information to governing boards, investors, auditors, and executive leadership.
- Demonstrated success leading organizational change and developing high-performing finance teams.
Responsibilities
- Budgeting
- Accounting
- Financial reporting
- Redevelopment financing
- Internal controls
- Procurement
- Grants management
- Regulatory compliance
- Supporting major redevelopment initiatives
- Ensuring long-term financial strength and sustainability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
