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Vice President of Finance/Chief Financial Officer

King County Housing Authority · Seattle, WA · 1 mo ago
Sales$179k–$250k/yrFull-time

The Opportunity: Vice President of Finance
KCHA seeks a dynamic and forward-thinking financial professional with strong experience who can lead the agency's Finance team while leveraging technology and enhancing financial processes to serve KCHA staff, residents, and the greater King County community. Being both skilled and outcomes driven will be key for the ideal candidate's ability to serve our community and support our employees. The Vice President (VP) will report to KCHA's Executive Vice President of Administration/Chief Administrative Officer (EVP). This leader will be accountable for the efficiency and effectiveness of all Finance department operations and services. They will develop goals and objectives and track progress, closely monitor agency-wide fiscal soundness, supervise four direct reports in a department with 29 FTEs, and assure compliance with government regulations. In collaboration with our EVP, the VP will ensure our financial integrity while fostering a supportive environment that drives progress and operational excellence across the organization. The ideal candidate is a professional leader of excellent reputation and character with demonstrated career success within finance and accounting. Top candidates will have a background in the principles and practices related to accounting and finance including an in-depth understanding of laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures related to financial management/controls, cost and fixed accounting, auditing, Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), investment and management of public funds.

About the Role

  • Leads the Finance department, overseeing operations and services.
  • Serves as a key advisor to the Executive Vice President of Administration/Chief Administrative Officer.
  • Supervises four direct reports in a department with 29 FTEs.
  • Affirms compliance with government regulations.
  • Fosters a supportive environment that drives progress and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and implements goals and objectives for the Finance department.
  • Maintains agency-wide fiscal soundness.
  • Affirms compliance with government regulations.
  • Fosters a supportive environment that drives progress and operational excellence.

Requirements

  • Direct experience with the King County Housing Authority.
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree or higher.
  • Experience: Extensive (more than 5 years) experience in finance, accounting, and budgeting.
  • Experience: Extensive (more than 5 years) experience providing direct supervision, to include coaching and mentoring to support employees.
  • Skills: Very Skilled in leading and supervising cross-departmental teams, programs, and work groups.
  • Certification: Currently an active CPA.
  • Experience: Previous experience working in a public agency.
  • License: Valid Washington State Driver's License within 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

  • Education: Master's Degree or Higher.
  • Experience: Extensive (more than 5 years) experience in finance, accounting, and budgeting.
  • Experience: Extensive (more than 5 years) experience providing direct supervision, to include coaching and mentoring to support employees.
  • Skills: Very Skilled in leading and supervising cross-departmental teams, programs, and work groups.
  • Certification: Currently an active CPA.
  • Experience: Previous experience working in a public agency.

Skills

  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-departmental teams.
  • Proficiency in GAAP and public fund management.
  • Experience with technology and process improvement.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range of $178,897.00 to $250,457.70 with a midpoint of $214,677.00.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance plans, vacation, sick and personal leave, reduced tuition, and retirement benefits.
  • PERS retirement (mandatory) and medical plan require employee and employer contributions.
  • Employee paid deferred compensation (457b) and flexible spending accounts are optional.
  • Positive corporate culture and commitment to a diverse workplace.

Pay

  • $178,897.00 to $250,457.70 with a midpoint of $214,677.00.

Schedule

  • N/A

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Vacation
  • Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
  • Reduced Tuition
  • Roth IRA
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • PERS Retirement Plan
  • Retirement Benefits

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