Gomez Partners · 15 hours ago
Director of Finance
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
4+ years expGomez Partners is seeking a qualified and mission-driven Director of Finance to oversee all fiscal operations of the Rochester Housing Authority. This strategic leadership role involves managing budgeting, accounting, audits, investments, and financial reporting for a complex public housing organization.
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Hiring Manager
Matthew Lambert
Responsibilities
Prepare and submit the annual RHA budget to appropriate funding agencies
Manage monthly general ledger processes and financial reporting
Oversee RHA’s insurance coverage and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements
Track investments and maximize earnings on surplus cash
Lead all financial audit preparation and resolution of audit findings
Monitor fixed assets and ensure proper accounting for capital expenditures
Present financial reports to the Board of Commissioners and other stakeholders
Coordinate with IT staff to ensure finance systems are accurate and efficient
Supervise and develop finance department personnel
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of governmental or nonprofit accounting practices
Familiarity with HUD funding streams and public housing financial programs (e.g., Section 8, Capital Fund, MTW, RAD)
Experience with budget development, financial projections, and cash flow analysis
Skilled in audit preparation and working with regulatory agencies
Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings clearly
Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities
Knowledge of public housing and governmental accounting standards
Experience managing grant funding and reporting to federal and state agencies
Understanding of RHA insurance, fixed assets, and investment practices
Ability to navigate HUD regulations, public housing law, and finance policy frameworks
Master's degree in Accounting or Finance plus three (3) years of full-time experience in accounting or finance (not including bookkeeping or record keeping)
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance plus four (4) years of full-time experience as above
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with at least 18 credit hours in accounting plus four (4) years of full-time experience as above
At least two (2) years of supervisory experience, which may be concurrent
Company
Gomez Partners
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11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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