Decatur Housing Authority (DHA), Georgia is seeking an experienced full time Housing Specialist.   This is responsible work in all phases of the Housing Choice Voucher program at Decatur Housing Authority. This position is responsible working with landlords, families, and performing annual and interim certifications, maintaining tenant files for portability caseload, negotiating, and preparing HAP contracts conducting briefings..  The position also is responsible keeping up to date with HUD regulations including the implementation of the HOTMA standards. To view the job description and apply for this position please go to our website https://www.decaturhousing.org/careers and click on Housing Specialist to apply for the position.  Decatur Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has an excellent benefits package for its valued employees!

Apply here: https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/regulatory-compliance-policy-manager-51064

Northwest Housing Authority (“NWGHA”) is seeking an experienced “Executive Director” to oversee and direct a public-housing agency located in Rome, Georgia, having a public-housing program with 650 public-housing units, 546 RAD or LIHTC units, along with a Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8 – HCV) consisting of over 1,500 additional units.  The Executive Director supervises between 65 and 75 employees.  (See attached Job Description).  The position reports to a Board of Commissioners and requires relocation to Rome (Floyd County), Georgia.  All interested persons and resumes should be mailed, or emailed, to the following address by no later than Friday, March 8, 2024.

Northwest Georgia Housing Authority
Attn:  Stewart Duggan
P.O. Box 5007
Rome, GA 30162-5007
isduggan@brinson-askew.com

The Housing Authority of the City of West Point (WPHA) is seeking a qualified professional for the position of Resident Opportunity Self Sufficiency (ROSS) Coordinator.  This position is under the supervision and administrative direction of WPHA’s CEO and/or Property Manager.  Primary responsibility will be the overall planning, development, monitoring and management of WPHA’s grant funded ROSS Program which includes self-sufficiency guidance, youth &/ adult education, workforce development, and senior services. Strong interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work with outside agencies, service & grant providers, both public and private, are essential.  WPHA offers a competitive salary and benefit package commensurate to experience.  A copy of the ROSS Coordinator Job Description and experience/educational requirements can be provided by contacting: Deputy CEO – Kimberly Walker at 770-227-7657 ext.#104. Email resumes to kwalker@griffinhousingauthority.com or fax to 770-227-7745.

Vacancy Announcement

August 22, 2023

The Albany Housing Authority is accepting applications for the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Any interested applicants, please send resume to Sharon Evans, Executive Administrator at sevans@albanyha.com and/or complete an application at https://www.albanyha.com/join-our-team. The position is open until filled. This position is covered under Section 3 of the HUD act of 1968; HUD recipients and Section 3 residents are encouraged to apply.

Chief Financial OfficerThis CFO will administer and advise, manage/coordinate and oversee the Housing Authority’s fiscal/financial management programs and activities.

Must possess a Professional Bachelor’s degree (Masters and/or CPA Preferred) from an accredited college or university with course work in public administration, financial management, finance, accounting business or a related field.

Have at least seven (7) years of financial and management experience in public agency housing program or a closely related field; or private enterprise, non-profit or government administration including five (5) years in a supervisory capacity.

Competitive salary with full benefits. Work schedule is 4-day, 40 hours work week. Criminal background check, Drug testing and Valid Georgia Driver’s license required.

The Albany Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D

NORTHWEST GEORGIA HOUSING AUTHORITY

Position Title: Director of Finance
Reports To:  Executive Director
Work Schedule: Full Time
Status:  Regular Position
Wage/Hour: Exempt

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Finance is the chief financial officer and is responsible for administering the fiscal operation of the Authority, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and budgetary controls. Must understand the Authority’s mission and assist the Executive Director in the development of the mission and the means of attaining the goals of the Authority. The position is responsible for the direction, supervision and fiscal affairs of the procurement and the nonprofit functions of the authority.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be a leader of significant systems, people, and resources necessary to accomplish the mission and goals of the Authority.
• Provides the implementation, maintenance and control of all fiscal affairs of the Authority including the oversight of the procurement, information technology, human resources and the nonprofit organization functions and operations.
• Prepare projections of proposed projects and programs to determine their feasibility including funding sources.
• Monitor the progress of programs and funding sources and provide reports of such progress to the Executive Director and Board of Commissioners.
• Implement internal control policies and procedures that will insure accurate and timely recording of all routine accounting transactions.
• Ensure specific control procedures are performed on a monthly basis for all balance sheet accounts and for the following income statements accounts: Operating subsidy revenue, Grant revenue, Year to date and inception to date, all types of management fees revenue and expense, Payroll expense (All payroll expenses posted to the general ledger should be identifiable and reconcilable to payroll tax forms including the Federal form 941 and the Georgia Unemployment Tax returns.)
• Conducts periodic internal audits of all Authority departments relative to financial operations, controls and reporting procedures and submits summaries to the Executive Director, as directed.
• Prepares monthly financial summaries and budget updates for review by the Executive Director and Board of Commissioners.
• Arrange financing of those budgets from whatever sources are available. This would include seeking out funding sources and devising innovative funding resources.
• Coordinates all activities of the Finance Department of this Authority.
• Reports all Finance Department activities to the Executive Director.
• Prepares cash flow and availability information in a timely manner.
• Ensures that all financial operations are in order, on time and that all aspects are clearly and well documented.
• Performs and/or supervises monthly reconciliation, the closing of books at the fiscal year end, prepares statements for financial reports and prepares detailed account analyses as directed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the laws and administrative policies governing PHA financial and budgeting practices and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, methods and practices, including GAAP and HUD accounting requirements.
• Considerable knowledge of computers, computerized systems and the use of computers for financial and other operations.
• Considerable knowledge of the general principles of finance, including budgeting and reporting.
• Ability to prepare informative financial reports and to maintain exacting accounting records and to prepare accounting reports and statements of some complexity.
• Ability    to    establish       and     maintain effective   work ng     relationships with     other employees, supervisors and the public.
• Ability to effectively supervise subordinate staff.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in accounting, finance, public administration or a related field.

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in financial management and planning, analysis and budgeting, preferably with public housing experience, of which two (2) years included managing and supervising subordinate staff, or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience to meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Special Requirements

• Ability to be covered under the Authority’s fidelity bond.
• Possession of a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Salary $85,000 – $125,000 negotiable depending on experience. Must have HUD accounting experience.

To apply visit please email resume to Dawn Marsala: dmarsala@nwgha.com.