Director of Finance

HCi Advisory Group•San Joaquin, CA

3d•$162,300 - $267,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin (HACSJ) is recruiting a Director of Finance to serve as a senior member of the executive leadership team. This is a full-scope CFO-equivalent role with direct authority over the agency's fiscal strategy, compliance, and capital finance operations. The position reports to the Executive Director and carries board-level responsibility. HACSJ manages a $90+ million annual budget and serves approximately 19,000 residents through Public Housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), and mixed-finance development. The affiliated nonprofit, Delta Community Developers Corp., extends the agency's reach through federal, state, and private partnerships. The role works in both a tactical and strategic approach to leading the finances of HACSJ.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; CPA or MBA strongly preferred.
10 or more years of progressively responsible financial leadership at an executive or near-executive level.
Five or more years of senior supervisory experience, including managing managers.
Expert command of GAAP, GASB, and FASB standards.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience with HUD regulations and public housing finance.
Experience with LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, or other affordable housing finance instruments.

Responsibilities

Set and execute the financial strategy for HACSJ and Delta Community Developers Corp.
Direct all accounting, budgeting, financial planning, internal audit, and internal controls functions.
Ensure full HUD compliance across Financial Data Submissions (FDS), PHAS, and SEMAP reporting.
Lead complex affordable housing finance transactions, including LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, and mixed-finance development.
Advise the Executive Director on financial risk, capital allocation, and investment strategy.
Serve as the agency's primary financial spokesperson to HUD, lenders, auditors, and community partners.
Build and lead a high-performing Accounting/Finance Department team.