Housing Finance Corporation - Housing Finance Corporation Director

County of El Paso•Tx 79901, TX

About The Position

The Housing Finance Corporation Director serves as the chief executive officer of the Housing Finance Corporation (HFC), under the direction of the HFC Board of Directors. The Director provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Corporation’s administration, operations, financial management, housing development, and investment activities in accordance with Chapter 394 of the Texas Local Government Code and applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The Director works collaboratively with the Board, County leadership, developers, financial institutions, community organizations, and other stakeholders to advance affordable and workforce housing opportunities, public-private partnerships, and related community development initiatives. The role directs the HFC’s overall operations and personnel, develops and executes housing and community investment strategies, and advises the Board on housing, development, financing, policy, and regulatory matters. It oversees housing development and finance initiatives, budgeting and financial controls, Board governance support, stakeholder engagement, compliance, and risk management. The position may require travel throughout El Paso County and may be required to train for or perform emergency services as a Disaster Service Worker during a proclaimed emergency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Real Estate, Law, or a related field.
At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in affordable housing, housing finance, economic development, public administration, or a related field.
At least three years of senior leadership or executive management experience.
An equivalent combination of experience and training may be accepted if it provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of Texas local government operations and public sector governance.
Experience presenting to boards, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
Have or obtain by the date of hire a valid driver’s license applicable to the job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.
A personal smart device is required by the hire start date to access the County’s network and systems.

Responsibilities

Direct, plan, organize, and evaluate HFC operations and activities to implement Board-established goals, policies, and strategic priorities.
Oversee assigned personnel, including setting priorities, assigning and evaluating work, providing leadership and development, and making recommendations on personnel actions.
Evaluate housing programs, development initiatives, and Corporation operations, recommending strategies to improve performance and achieve objectives.
Develop and execute short- and long-range housing, development, and community investment strategies consistent with the HFC mission and Board priorities.
Provide executive-level technical and policy advice to the Board on affordable housing, development and financing opportunities, regulatory requirements, emerging trends, and recommended actions.
Serve as the primary liaison among the HFC, local governments, developers, investors, community organizations, and regulatory agencies.
Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and manage affordable and workforce housing development opportunities, agreements, partnerships, and transactions.
Oversee housing finance and development initiatives, including multifamily developments, tax-exempt bond financing, public facility corporations, Opportunity Zone initiatives, loan and grant programs, and public-private partnerships.
Coordinate due diligence, financial feasibility analyses, and transaction structuring with developers, underwriters, financial advisors, and other stakeholders.
Maintain and enhance the HFC’s commitment to customer service excellence and monitor compliance with affordability requirements and public benefit obligations.
Prepare and administer the HFC operating and capital budgets; oversee financial planning, reporting, audits, investments, and fiscal controls.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, debt covenants, and financial reporting requirements.
Develop, review, and present financial, operational, programmatic, and performance reports to evaluate HFC activities and support Board decisions.
Identify and pursue funding opportunities, grants, and strategic investments.
Prepare Board meeting agendas, reports, presentations, recommendations, and other materials needed for informed decision-making.
Ensure HFC governance and operations comply with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Public Information Act, procurement and ethics requirements, and Board policies.
Support effective governance, Board development, transparency, and accountability.
Represent the HFC at public meetings, conferences, and community events; build collaborative relationships with local governments, housing developers, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, and state and federal housing agencies.
Promote community awareness of housing initiatives and programs.
Ensure programs, transactions, and operations comply with Chapter 394 of the Texas Local Government Code, applicable IRS requirements for tax-exempt financing, HUD and TDHCA requirements, contractual obligations, and other applicable regulations.
Coordinate with legal counsel on contracts, agreements, transactions, regulatory requirements, and other legal matters.
Identify, evaluate, and monitor operational, financial, regulatory, and transactional risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Perform delegated duties during temporary absences as assigned and other related duties as assigned.
Participate in training and mentoring activities to support development of leadership, management, technical, and safety-related skills.
Travel throughout El Paso County as required and, during a proclaimed emergency, fulfill Disaster Service Worker training or service duties as directed.