Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), OH

Director of Finance

The Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) is a dynamic, award-winning, forward-thinking agency dedicated to providing housing opportunities to residents of Hamilton County.  The 17^th largest housing authority in the country, CMHA administers housing programs including Asset Management which consists of 5,309 units owned and managed by CMHA; Housing Choice Voucher which can administer Housing Assistance Payments for up to 11,338 households; and operating 274 units of other affordable rental housing.  CMHA has approximately 210 employees and a total annual operating budget of over $150 million.  CMHA is seeking candidates for the position of Director of Finance to manage a professional accounting department.  The Director of Finance oversees 14 staff and has overall responsibility for the management of financial operations for the Authority and its instrumentalities.  The Director is responsible for an operating and program budget in excess of $100 million per fiscal year.  Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director establishes and maintains appropriate financial controls and accountabilities to ensure fiscal integrity and cost-efficient operations. The Director plans, organizes and directs functions for budgeting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, tenant accounting, audits, regulatory reporting, inventory cost control and all other financially related areas.  Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree with major study in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with an emphasis in finance/accounting and ten (10) years of demonstrated experience of widespread responsibility to include financial reporting, overall financial statement responsibility and fiscal controls in a complex organization(s) with large annual operating budgets.  Five (5) years of experience must be in a senior management role managing a large professional accounting staff, preferably at a public or housing type of organization.  A combination of education and substantial relevant experience beyond the minimum will be given consideration with preference to applicants with an MBA or an active CPA certificate.  The starting salary range is up to $120,000, with actual starting salary dependent upon qualifications.  CMHA has an excellent benefits package.  Position is open until filled.  To apply, visit www.srnsearch.com and apply online.  Questions may be directed to S. Renée Narloch & Associates, (850) 391-0000 or info@srnsearch.com.  A detailed brochure is available.   CMHA is an equal opportunity employer.  Application materials may be subject to public disclosure.