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Description

Our Finance Director position provides an opportunity to work in a mission driven organization where your continuous work efforts are contributing to the greater good of the community. In this position a detail-oriented individual will provide leadership and direction for the finance department while ensuring that finance policies and procedures are developed, implemented, and maintained in accordance with all applicable regulations.

At Housing Opportunities of SW Washington (HOSWWA) we work closely with local government and community partners throughout Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Lewis, and Pacific counties to address issues of affordable housing and homelessness and to help families break the cycle of poverty. We provide affordable housing and housing assistance to low-income residents within our service area. The Finance Director manages the financial and accounting functions of the entire agency.

Full job description can be found on our website at https://hoswwa.org/careers-at-hoswwa/

Pay and Benefits

• The full pay range is $105,171.47 - $145,581.92 / year. Compensation for the position is negotiable, depending on the qualifications and experience of the chosen candidate.
• HOSWWA offers employees and their eligible family members the option to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and/or supplemental life insurance. Employees are also covered by Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• All HOSWWA employees are members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Employees may also contribute funds to Deferred Compensation Program (DCP), a 457(b)-tax deferred savings plan run by the DRS.
• Employees receive 14 paid holidays per year and following 6 months' orientation, paid annual leave starting at 15 days per year.
• Other benefits include two Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and access to student loan forgiveness through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Meaningful work that addresses affordable housing and homelessness in our community.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred; C.P.A. desired.
• Experience: Three years progressively responsible accounting work experience, one of which must have been at a supervisory level; or any combination of related experience, education, and Training. Experience in governmental accounting (GAAP, GASB, FASB) required. Government/Public Agency experience preferred; Housing Authority experience desired.
• Knowledge of YARDI Voyager Software is desired. Strong computer skills required.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, Government Accounting Standards, Board Statements, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) regulations, and Federal grant management policies and practices.
• Knowledge of HUD rules and regulations is desired but not required.
• Knowledge of State and local laws and regulations governing the operations of housing authorities and regulations desired.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and control.
• Ability to plan, direct, supervise, and evaluate the work of Finance staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with HOSWWA staff, State examiners, and other officials.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to independently make sound decisions and use good judgment.

For more information on Housing Opportunities of SW Washington, please visit our website at www.hoswwa.org{rel="nofollow"}. Please note, those candidates deemed to best match our requirements will be contacted for an interview. We do not discuss application status during the selection process. Ap