Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The Chief Financial Officer at Area Housing Commission leads the Finance Department from an onsite location in Pensacola, FL, directing all financial operations to support the agency’s mission of promoting affordable housing.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Finance Department and oversee all financial activities to align with the agency's mission of expanding affordable housing opportunities.
• Prepare current financial reports and develop forecasts that support organizational objectives.
• Manage procurement activities in accordance with federal guidelines.
• Steer financial decisions for a growing real estate portfolio.
• Review and submit the Financial Data Schedule (FDS) to HUD.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of HUD regulations and applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Uphold fiduciary responsibility for the investment portfolio with regular, transparent reporting.
• Ensure financial operations comply with HUD requirements and GASB accounting principles using Federal Housing Program experience.
• Shape organizational strategy by recommending investments, financing options, and long-term planning.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team through performance evaluations, planning, and training.
• Oversee the preparation and dissemination of financial statements to key stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and auditing processes to ensure financial integrity.
• Assist in preparing funding applications and financial reports to support cash flow and project compliance.
• Embed and maintain a risk and compliance management framework across the organization.
• Advance financial reporting technology, including dashboards and key performance indicators.
• Ensure all purchases comply with procurement policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you will do

• Use your Federal Housing Program experience to ensure all financial operations adhere to HUD regulations and GASB accounting principles.
• Shape organizational strategy by providing recommendations for investments, financing, and long-term planning.
• Lead and develop the finance and accounting team, managing performance evaluations, planning, and training.
• Oversee the preparation and communication of financial statements to stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and auditing processes.
• Assist in preparing funding applications and financial reports, ensuring cash flow and project compliance.
• Embed and maintain a risk and compliance management framework.
• Lead advancements in financial reporting technology, including dashboards and key performance indicators.
• Ensure all purchases comply with procurement policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, business, public administration, or a related field.
• Five to eight years of experience in financial management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with financial management systems, including cash forecasting, budgeting, internal auditing, and administrative controls.
• Experience with property management principles, tax credits, and federal housing programs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with a proven track record in leadership, staff development, and team building.
• Strong analytical abilities and proficiency in office and accounting software; prior experience is advantageous.