DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Classification: Director of Finance
Salary Range: $101,374 - $123,214 Annually

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Finance is responsible for planning, directing, monitoring and evaluating the services and activities of the Finance Department. The classification oversees the areas of accounting, payroll, budget, and contracting and procurement functions; coordinates assigned activities with other departments, and serves as an internal consultant to executive and senior management staff and the Authority Commission on sensitive and/or complex finance issues.

The Director of Finance classification is an executive classification which exercises general supervision over professional, technical, and clerical staff involved in the performance of the services and activities assigned to the Finance Department.

Under the provisions of Government Code Sections 3500 et seq. (Meyers-Milias-Brown Act), this class is designated "confidential" for collective bargaining purposes.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, LICENSES & CERTIFICATES
KNOWLEDGE

The incumbent must possess a thorough, experience-based understanding of the principles and methods of financial administration, particularly in the areas of accounting, budgeting, auditing, grants management and investments; Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations relating to the financial administration of public agencies; techniques of program analysis and revenue forecasting;

Knowledge of HUD financial rules and regulations.

Any combination of education, experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills. A typical way, but not the only way to obtain these would be:

Education equivalent to the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field.

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting and financial management, including two (2) years of supervisory responsibility.

Sensitivity to and experience working with the ethnically and culturally diverse individuals, communities, agencies and organizations which comprise the constituency of the San Francisco Housing Authority.

Possession of a valid California driver's license, and automobile insurability by the Authority's insurance carrier.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested individuals should submit a resume and cover letter immediately as this is an open until filled position, but may cut off at any time. Mail to: San Francisco Housing Authority, Post Office Box 423540, San Francisco, California 94142. An application must be completed prior to employment and are available at the front desk of 440 Turk Street, by e-mail at jobs@sfha.org or from our web site www.sfha.org.

SELECTION PROCESS
Applications and resumes will be reviewed and applicants with the most relevant education and experience will be invited to a qualifications assessment and selection interview. Employment offers are contingent upon documentation of the right to work in the United States and a criminal records check.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The SFHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, political or religious affiliation, age, veteran status or disability in its employment practices or the provision of services. The Authority will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with non-disqualifying disabilities. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodation during the recruitment and employment process must do so no later than five (5) working days after the invitation to the assessment process, otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodation.

Women, People of Color and People with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply
DOP 09/11/09

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