CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
The Indianapolis Housing Authority (IHA) is seeking a highly qualified Chief Financial Officer to lead and manage the financial, accounting, auditing, fixed assets, and businessmanagement functions of the agency. IHA has 100 full-time equivalent staff that administers a budget of $80 million. The CFO reports to the Executive Director. The Indianapolis Housing Authority is the largest housing authority in Indiana and serves the affordable housing needs of approximately 11,000 residents.
A Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, public finance, accounting or a closely related discipline is required. Candidates are expected to have a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance related experience, with preferably at least one year in affordable housing, housing development, property management, or a closely related field.Candidates with exceptional academic or experience backgrounds that compensate for an academic or experience deficiency may still be considered at the discretion of the Executive Director. A Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Finance Manager designation are preferred. Completion of the NAHRO Financial Management Training Program is required within the first year of employment at the company’s expense. Candidates will be required to provide academic, work history, and salary history verification. The consultant will complete criminal and credit history background checks. The remaining qualifications and expectations can be found in the job description found on the agency website atwww.indyhousing.org.
Compensation for the position is negotiable, depending on the qualifications and experience of the chosen candidate. The salary range is negotiable depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. IHA is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit a one-page cover letter, a two-page resume that includes salary history and a listing of three professional references to Stan Quy at Squy@cox.net. The position is open until filled. However, the goal of the agency is to conduct an initial round of interviews in August of 2021.
