Finance Director

AKRON METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY

Job Title: Director of Finance

Reports to: Executive Director

Department: Finance

Date: July 2025

FLSA Status: Exempt

Minimum Salary: $95,200 - Salary is based on education, background, and experience to the position.

General Purpose:

The primary purpose of this position is to direct all financial and budgetary operations of the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority ("AMHA" or "Agency"). The incumbent is responsible for the development and oversight of policies and procedures. Incumbent directs budgeting, accounting, financial audits, cash and investment management, debt financing, and external and internal controls. Incumbent advises the Executive Director and Board on financial details of development projects. This position supervises subordinate staff. All activities must support AMHA's mission, strategic goals and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervises the activities of finance department staff members; develops and/or maintains policies and procedures to ensure that Agency and departmental objectives are met through the coordinated efforts of subordinate personnel; ensures that work is prioritized and appropriately assigned; sets clear expectations and goals, provides timely feedback, and completes coaching sessions on a timely basis; provides appropriate training to staff members, and assures that staff has appropriate tools and resources to achieve their objectives; ensures that positions are filled with individuals who meet the skills, abilities, experience levels and competencies required by the position; ensures that staff work activities and management actions are in compliance with applicable union contracts; ensures that subordinate employees are trained in and follow appropriate safe work practices at all times; manages communication channels between staff and other departments within the Agency.
• Develops long-term financial plans, ensuring the Agency is positioned such that it can achieve its objectives in the future.
• Assists with developing operating and site budgets for the Agency, ensuring that all budgets meet Agency goals and objectives; ensures that site budgets are prepared in compliance with project-based accounting principles established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
• Reviews all submitted budgets; makes recommendations regarding budgets and expenditures, and monitors expenditures.
• Produces monthly financial reports which includes budget and actual expenditures for AMHA management and the Board.
• Develops the annual operating fund calculations and is responsible for timely submission to HUD.
• Serves as liaison to external service providers and agencies, such as accountants, HUD and banking institutions, with overall responsibility for Agency audits and accounting, budgets, investment debt refinancing, and other financial aspects of AMHA.
• Develops timely and appropriate audit and program financial review responses.
• Manages AMHA's investment portfolio and cash; ensures that investment vehicles, risk/rewards, and results are consistent with Agency goals and objectives; manages collateral position and RFP for banking services; attends Center for Public Investment Certification annually.
• Oversees the accurate preparation and timely completion of the monthly general ledger closing; coordinates all financial data submissions from departments and ensures accuracy of Agency records pertaining to fixed assets, payroll, inventory control, accounts payable, accounts receivable and related transactions that post to the general ledger; closes fiscal periods; ensures accounting modules are accurate; prepares and analyzes monthly financial statements.
• Coordinates annual audits and financial reports for the agency and works with Agency departments to provide independent auditors with financial information and documentation.
• Maintains AMHA's Cost Allocation Plan in accordance with federal guidelines; reviews accurate employee time studies; reviews all functional position responsibilities by department; reviews each employee's position in relation to various HUD programs.
• Prepares as needed solicitations for services provided for Finance exceeding the Small purchasing limits.
• Ensures annual inventory physical count and book to physical variance calculation and analysis.

Miscellaneous

• Devotes appropriate attention to AMHA Action Plan objectives as assigned, ensuring that such goals are met or exceeded.
• Oversees the filing of all financial information with REAC and semi-annual statements with HUD.
• Oversees audit contract administration and approves rent increases.
• Researches program funding options.
• Trains and gives instruction to all property managers/maintenance supervisors on financial statements and project-based accounting and budgeting.
• Maintains a record of acceptable attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Behavioral Competencies: This position requires incumbents to exhibit the following behavioral skills:

Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard/smart to achieve them; strives for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and brings issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.

Customer Service: Meets/exceeds the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identifies, understands, monitors and measures the needs of both internal and external customers; talks and acts with customers in mind. Recognizes work colleagues as customers.

Effective Communication: Ensures important information is passed to those who need to know; conveys necessary information clearly and effectively orally or in writing. Demonstrates attention to, and conveys understanding of, the comments and questions of others; listens effectively.

Responsiveness and Accountability: Demonstrates a high level of conscientiousness; holds oneself personally responsible for one's own work; does fair share of work.

Leadership: Provides direction by clearly and effectively setting course of action for department and subordinates; manages performance by providing regular feedback and reinforcement to subordinates.

Job Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of financial management, debt management, budgeting, investment and accounting functions; extensive knowledge of HUD Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs; knowledge of related federal, state and Agency regulations, policies and procedures; knowledge of procurement policies, information systems and grants management; understanding of AMHA's strategic goals and structure; advanced mathematical ability; advanced reasoning skills and problem solving abilities; attention to detail.

Education, Experience and Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field (Master's degree preferred) and a minimum of five (5) years' experience in senior-level financial management position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience is required. Certified Public Accountant preferred.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be highly skilled in the usage of accounting, reporting, e-mail, internet, database, spreadsheet (Excel, etc.) and word processing software. Employee must be able to use common office equipment such as copiers, fax machines and scanners. Must be able to learn other computer software programs as required by assigned tasks.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to maintain a stationary position, operate computers and other office equipment, move about the office, attend onsite and offsite meetings, and communicate. The employee must be able to accurately exchange information in person, in writing and via e-mail and telephone. The employee must occasionally transport up to 20 pounds.

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

Office environment. Moderate noise level.

AMHA offers a safe work place culture; comprehensive compensation and benefits program including, but not limited to: Competitive salary; Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System; Excellent medical, free dental and vision plans with minimal out of pocket cost; Basic Life insurance; Fourteen paid holidays; Paid vacation, personal and sick plans.