Finance Manager

Classification: EXEMPT

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

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 family
CalPERS Pension Retirement
Student Loan Reimbursement and Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250/year
8 Management work/life balance days
80 Hours of Management Supplemental Leave in addition to 2 weeks of vacation per year
Free Downtown Parking
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

Generally accepted governmental accounting and auditing principles and practices (GAAP)
Principles of supervision, training, and performance management
Relevant State and Federal laws and regulations
PC hardware and software capabilities and accounting applications
Principles of financial administration, including budgeting, financial reporting, data processing and purchasing
Principles of governmental accounting as applied to complex funds of all types
Business office practices, procedures, methods and equipment
Federal 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 transactions
Multi-tasking and time management
Use of computers, computer applications, and accounting- related solutions
Identification and implementation of adequate internal controls
Accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
Accounting for enterprise and governmental funds a plus
Previous Housing Authority experience a plus

Ability to:

Analyze and interpret financial and accounting records
Prepare financial statements and reports according to GAAP
Design and install new and improved complex accounting and record keeping systems, both manual and computer-based
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and management throughout the Agency, and with external auditors
Plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinates
Evaluate compliance with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations
Work independently and/or as a team member
Work in stressful situations and under strict deadlines
Communicate 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 groups
Prioritize workload efficiently, without direct instruction, to meet deadlines under changing conditions; coordinate multiple projects; make sound decisions under pressure
Acquire subject-matter expertise and facilitate groups in the area of work assigned
Work effectively with sensitive and confidential information in a political environment.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Essential Areas of Responsibility

Agency 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 objectives
Offer input and feedback to long range, strategic and budget planning processes
Maintain both a department and an organization-wide perspective when considering information, issues and challenges
Model the Agency's service orientation with all public, elected or funding agency representatives
Conduct business through cross department participation and review, two way communication and accountability
Operational Duties

Supervises, plans, assigns, monitors, evaluates and provides professional and technical guidance to accounting staff
Maintains professional competence
Reviews and applies new or revised laws, regulations, and accounting standards
Participates in the management team to plan, organize, direct, problem solve, and provide leadership to the staff in order to accomplish the objective of the department
Maintains high quality work products and professionalism
Assists in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Assists in the preparation of annual budget
Assists with the preparation of the cost allocation plan
Periodically attends evening meetings, including presentation of financial information and responses to governing board inquiries.
Staff Supervision
Model 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 training
Direct professional, technical and clerical personnel
Ensure that assigned staff has appropriate equipment and knowledge of procedures for implementing the work objectives
Monitor and maintain the level of productivity in the unit or department
Assure quality of service to the internal and/or external customer base
Establish performance objectives and provide ongoing feedback
Write and conduct performance reviews that communicate both honest assessment and clear goals and objectives
Communicate management's position, Agency information and work changes to employees
Comply 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 termination

Education & Experience

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Any 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.

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