Finance Director

Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority • Hamilton, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority (BMHA), an Equal Opportunity Employer, is seeking an experienced and strategic Finance Director to lead and oversee all financial operations. This is a key executive-level role responsible for ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability across all agency programs.
The Finance Director provides strategic leadership and oversight of BMHA's financial operations, including Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing, Asset Management, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) programs.
Reporting to both the President & CEO and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership while ensuring compliance with HUD financial regulations and accurate reporting through systems such as the Voucher Management System (VMS).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• 7–10 years of progressive financial management experience
• 3–5 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Valid Ohio driver's license
• Proof of personal vehicle insurance
• Deep knowledge of HUD financial regulations and VMS reporting
• Strong GAAP and governmental accounting expertise
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex financial data clearly
• High integrity, professionalism, and leadership presence

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or CPA (preferred)
• Experience with public sector, housing authority, or HUD-funded programs (strongly preferred)
• Experience with LIHTC financial compliance

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary financial advisor to executive leadership
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis
• Support major initiatives including development, RAD conversions, and expansion
• Ensure compliance with HUD financial requirements (FDS, SEMAP indicators)
• Oversee accurate and timely VMS reporting
• Serve as lead contact for HUD financial reviews and audits
• Manage financial compliance for LIHTC properties
• Monitor property performance, reserves, and reporting
• Coordinate with investors, syndicators, and development partners
• Lead development and administration of agency-wide budgets
• Provide variance analysis and performance monitoring
• Present financial reports to leadership and Board of Commissioners
• Oversee accounting functions (GL, AP/AR, payroll, grant accounting)
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and HUD standards
• Maintain strong internal controls and funding allocation accuracy
• Manage annual audits and ensure resolution of findings
• Identify and mitigate financial risks
• Maintain compliance monitoring processes
• Collaborate with program departments to align financial goals
• Oversee financial systems (e.g., Yardi) and reporting tools
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Supervise and develop finance and accounting staff
• Establish performance expectations and accountability standards
• Provide coaching, direction, and professional development

Benefits

• Support a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing high-quality, compliant, and sustainable housing programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees