Housing Finance Manager

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the oversight of all financial functions within the Housing and Community Development Department, including fund accounting, budgeting, grant compliance, financial reporting, and system reconciliation. This position ensures the accurate management and allocation of federal, state, and local funding sources, oversees fiscal controls and audits, supervises finance personnel, and provides high-level financial analysis and guidance to support the department's operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Which are not in any hierarchical order)

1. Provides comprehensive oversight and implementation of all financial functions within the Housing and Community Development Department, including budgeting, forecasting, fixed assets. grant management, system reconciliations, and overall fiscal compliance.

2. Ensures proper financial management and compliance of all federal, state, and local funding sources—such as CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, SHIP, NSP1 & NSP3, HOME-ARP, CDBG-CV, CPF, the Housing Trust Fund, the Real Estate Management Fund, and multiple General Fund cost centers—in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and policies.

3. Supervise assigned finance staff, providing direction, training, quality control and oversight to ensure accurate and efficient operations.

4. Coordinates the financial components of key federal and state reporting requirements, including the Consolidated Plan, CAPER, LHAP, and Annual Action Plan; prepares supporting fiscal reports, agenda items, and presentations, and contributes to broader City-wide financial reporting and compliance efforts.

5. Oversees timely and accurate reconciliation of all financial systems, including monthly and year-end reconciliation of balance sheet, revenue, and expenditure accounts; ensures consistency between departmental records, the general ledger, and grant systems (e.g., IDIS, ORACLE), and leads the financial close-out of grant-funded and general fund projects.

6. Coordinates and reviews the preparation and submission of draws and vouchers for all grant-related expenditures, ensuring documentation accuracy and timely reimbursement.

7. Manages the financial tracking, reporting, and compliance of City-held mortgages, housing loan receivables, and lease agreements, including invoicing, collections, repayment monitoring, and coordination with legal and real estate teams to ensure adherence to program terms and revenue obligations.

8. Serves as the department's primary fiscal liaison for internal and external audits, including single audits and grant-specific reviews, ensuring timely responses and full documentation.

9. Provides technical and strategic guidance to the Director, Assistant Director, and program managers on funding allocations, budget amendments, and eligible cost structures.

10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary

Depending on qualifications the starting salary for this position will be in the range of (Pay Grade GM03):

Minimum Range Midpoint Range Maximum Range

$104,355 $132,792 $161,228

Benefits: Health Insurance, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Basic life insurance and LTD insurance; Defined contribution plan (401a); Deferred compensation plan (457) ; Twelve (12) paid holidays; Accrued annual/vacation and sick days; Employee Health Clinic; and Other voluntary benefits.

Management Benefits Category II: Four (4) management leave days and additional $50,000 life insurance policy.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with a major in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or Public Administration, or related field (education will be verified using the "Education Requirements" listed below) and five (5) years of experience in housing finance or municipal financial management, including experience with federal and state housing-related funding sources. Two (2) years of direct supervision is required. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.

A current and valid Florida driver's license is required. For application purposes, a valid driver's license from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized; with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days from date of employment.

Education Requirements: To be considered valid (or verified) for position qualification purposes, and consistent with City Hiring Policy 4-5, a High School, GED or equivalent diploma, and all higher education degrees or certifications must have been issued by:

a) a public education institution in the State of Florida or any State or Territory of the United States; or

b) an institution accredited by an accrediting organization that is recognized by the Florida Department of Education or the U.S. Department of Education; or

c) an institution that is accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); or

d) an institution whose degree or certification is accepted by institutions identified in either a), b), or c), above, for the purpose of admission to institutions identified in either a), b), or c) above.

International degrees will be evaluated to determine if they satisfy qualification requirements.

Additional Details

The selection process for this position may consist of any, all or a combination of the following tests: evaluation of training and experience, written examination, structured oral interview or other assessment method.

State of Emergency: When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration by the Mayor that a state of emergency exists, all employees will be deemed critical by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work. Employees deemed critical by the City but not needed for the initial preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail may be directed not to report to work, and given paid administrative leave or they may be reassigned to another location that best meet the needs of the City.

How To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position you may apply online by selecting the Apply Now button at the end of the job posting. Applications must be received in Human Resources by the closing date.

The City of West Palm Beach is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City values the service of veterans to our country, supports recruitment of veterans and veterans' preference will be given in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes for those who met the minimum requirements of the position. Background investigation, physical, and drug and alcohol screening is required as condition of employment.

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