Finance Manager

Company: Sacramento Housing And Redevelopment Agency
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: September 4, 2024

Job Description:

Classification: EXEMPT The Finance Manager performs highly responsible administrative and professional accounting work; supervises and provides professional and technical guidance to accounting staff; assists in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; researches and analyzes difficult and highly technical transactions; and maintains fiscal accountability for programs funded by grants and other methods. Incumbents exhibit a high level of expertise in terms of knowledge, skills and abilities.SHRA's mission is to revitalize communities, provide affordable housing opportunities, and to serve as the Housing Authority for the City and County of Sacramento. In addition to being a part of an influential organization in the Sacramento community, employees in this classification are eligible for many great benefits. Some of these benefits include:Fully paid medical/dental benefits for full familyCalPERS Pension RetirementStudent Loan Reimbursement and Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250/year8 Management work/life balance days80 Hours of Management Supplemental Leave in addition to 2 weeks of vacation per yearFree Downtown ParkingKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of:Generally accepted governmental accounting and auditing principles and practices (GAAP)Principles of supervision, training, and performance managementRelevant State and Federal laws and regulationsPC hardware and software capabilities and accounting applicationsPrinciples of financial administration, including budgeting, financial reporting, data processing and purchasingPrinciples of governmental accounting as applied to complex funds of all typesBusiness office practices, procedures, methods and equipmentFederal entitlement programs like Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) are a plus.Housing Authority operations and reporting requirements are a plus Skill in:Preparation and documentation of complex accounting transactionsMulti-tasking and time managementUse of computers, computer applications, and accounting- related solutionsIdentification and implementation of adequate internal controlsAccounts payable, accounts receivable, and payrollAccounting for enterprise and governmental funds a plusPrevious Housing Authority experience a plus Ability to:Analyze and interpret financial and accounting recordsPrepare financial statements and reports according to GAAPDesign and install new and improved complex accounting and record keeping systems, both manual and computer-basedEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and management throughout the Agency, and with external auditorsPlan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinatesEvaluate compliance with Federal, State and Local laws and regulationsWork independently and/or as a team memberWork in stressful situations and under strict deadlinesCommunicate effectively in both oral and written form with Agency officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the public; prepare and present complex narrative and statistical reports, correspondence, and other written materials to both large and small groupsPrioritize workload efficiently, without direct instruction, to meet deadlines under changing conditions; coordinate multiple projects; make sound decisions under pressureAcquire subject-matter expertise and facilitate groups in the area of work assignedWork effectively with sensitive and confidential information in a political environment.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of workEssential Areas of ResponsibilityAgency Management Program Managers share responsibilities for implementing Agency-wide objectives and directives through programs and practices which reflect the Vision Statement and the SHRA in-house cultural objectives. Program Managers are responsible for supporting a 'one agency' perspective while acting as advocates for their work units. Program Managers support the Executive Team as they:Implement organization-wide goals and cross department projects and objectivesOffer input and feedback to long range, strategic and budget planning processesMaintain both a department and an organization-wide perspective when considering information, issues and challengesModel the Agency's service orientation with all public, elected or funding agency representativesConduct business through cross department participation and review, two way communication and accountability Operational DutiesSupervises, plans, assigns, monitors, evaluates and provides professional and technical guidance to accounting staffMaintains professional competenceReviews and applies new or revised laws, regulations, and accounting standardsParticipates in the management team to plan, organize, direct, problem solve, and provide leadership to the staff in order to accomplish the objective of the departmentMaintains high quality work products and professionalismAssists in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)Assists in the preparation of annual budgetAssists with the preparation of the cost allocation planPeriodically attends evening meetings, including presentation of financial information and responses to governing board inquiries.Staff SupervisionModel supervisory strategies and approaches that support Agency objectives in all aspects of staff communication and supervision. Supervisory duties include the responsibility to:Provide new employee orientation and trainingDirect professional, technical and clerical personnelEnsure that assigned staff has appropriate equipment and knowledge of procedures for implementing the work objectivesMonitor and maintain the level of productivity in the unit or departmentAssure quality of service to the internal and/or external customer baseEstablish performance objectives and provide ongoing feedbackWrite and conduct performance reviews that communicate both honest assessment and clear goals and objectivesCommunicate management's position, Agency information and work changes to employeesComply with Agency policies and practices when acting on or reviewing personnel-related issues including, but not limited to: staff selection, time off requests, overtime requests, employee complaints and concerns, and terminationEducation & ExperienceEDUCATION & EXPERIENCEAny combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration or closely related field.Specialized training in municipal or governmental accounting is preferred.CPA or MBA is a plus.Experience:Four years of increasingly responsible accounting or financial auditing experience, with at least two years of the required experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity.Experience with managing financials for tax credit properties.Experience processing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, and Payroll are highly desirable.In addition to being a part of an influential organization in the Sacramento community, employees in this classification are eligible for many great benefits. Some of these benefits include: 12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays Agency closure the last full week of December 2 weeks of vacation per year with increasing accruals based on years of service 80 Supplemental Leave Hours 8 Management Work/Life Balance Days 12 sick days per year Free Medical and Dental insurance for full family (through CalPERS) Free Vision insurance for up to Employee + 1 5% Supplemental Allowance towards benefits CalPERS Pension Retirement $50,000 life insurance Free downtown parking $250 monthly car allowance Tuition and Student loan reimbursement up to $5,250 per year Professional Development opportunitiesRetirement benefitsEmployees who retire with SHRA are eligible for the following CalPERS benefits. CalPERS pension Free medical insurance after retirement after 20 years of serviceAdditional benefits Bilingual certified staff receive an additional 5% each pay period once they have been tested and certified as a bilingual resource. SHRA employees are eligible for Agency-paid student loan repayments up to the IRS limit of $5,250 per calendar year through 2024. SHRA is also a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The PSLF program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans.by Jobble

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