Finance Manager

Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino•San Bernardino, CA

About The Position

The Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) is hiring a Finance Manager to oversee assigned Finance staff and the fiscal operations of its housing programs. Under the general direction of the Director of Business Services, the manager supervises through Accounting Supervisors and other assigned staff and is accountable for accurate, timely, and compliant fiscal reporting. Day-to-day transactions and program accounting are handled by assigned staff; this role reviews their work and resolves issues to keep deadlines on track. The position oversees finance activities for Affordable Housing, the Authority Owned Program—including authority-owned and Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) properties—contracted property management, and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV). It manages financial audits, leads annual budget preparation and analysis, oversees year-end close, and prepares and reviews monthly financial statements and other fiscal reports. The manager ensures required HUD submissions are completed accurately and on time, including operating subsidy, Financial Data Schedule (FDS)/REAC reporting, and Voucher Management System (VMS)/Prior Month Corrections (PMCs), as applicable. The Finance Manager also supports department goals and service delivery, monitors internal controls and accounting procedures, provides technical assistance to staff and other departments, and coordinates finance activities with other departments, banks, auditors, agencies, and organizations. The role is based in an office environment with constant interruptions. The stated starting pay is $118,355 annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university; a degree in finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field with substantial accounting coursework may be considered.
Five years of increasingly responsible fiscal management experience, including two years in a supervisory and management capacity.

Nice To Haves

Governmental or public housing authority accounting experience.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
Experience with HUD or public housing authority financial reporting.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned Finance staff, including Accounting Supervisors, payroll staff, and professional and technical accounting personnel; assign and review work, train staff, provide technical assistance, interpret rules, and resolve questions or problems.
Assist the Director of Business Services with Finance Department goals, objectives, policies, priorities, service levels, and resource allocation.
Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of finance service delivery, workload, administrative systems, internal reporting relationships, and procedures; implement improvements.
Plan, coordinate, and review financial audits and serve as the main point of contact for agency audits.
Coordinate and monitor assigned general accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and related fiscal activities.
Provide fiscal oversight of Affordable Housing, the Authority Owned Program, contracted property management, and Housing Choice Voucher programs by reviewing staff-prepared fiscal activity, funding status, and reports.
Ensure timely and accurate HUD and other fiscal submissions, including operating subsidy, FDS/REAC reporting, and VMS/Prior Month Corrections as applicable.
Monitor online bank information systems and accounting staff access levels, and train staff on system use.
Lead annual budget preparation, review, and analysis, including operating budgets for assigned programs and funds.
Administer annual subsidy and funding request preparation for assigned programs and review related HUD submissions prepared by staff.
Provide guidance to other departments on accounting and budget matters and coordinate Finance activities with departments, financial institutions, auditors, agencies, and organizations.
Prepare and analyze fiscal reports and statements, including monthly financial statements; develop and implement accounting and fiscal control systems and procedures.
Oversee year-end close and review staff work supporting annual financial statements and HUD FDS/REAC reporting.
Evaluate finance-related internal controls in purchasing and warehousing, maintenance, Housing Choice Voucher, and the Authority Owned Program.
With assistance from the Director of Business Services, manage internal reviews of operating procedures, accounting systems, and financial reporting of private firms contracted to manage housing units; design internal audit procedures and recommend improvements.
Perform additional duties as required by management.