Budget Director
10 hours ago
Philadelphia
Marketing Statement Under limited supervision of the Senior Vice President of Finance, plans, directs, and controls the development, presentation, and execution of the PHA's budget; manages financial resource assignment and allocation, manages Budget Department operations, monitors and analyzes financial status, and prepares financial reports. The salary range for this position is $102,189 - $127,737 annually. Placement at any specific point within the stated range is not guaranteed for any candidate. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and skills, as well as internal equity and organizational considerations. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; AND six or more years experience in financial management, including government housing programs; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Master's Degree in Finance or Business is preferred. Required Knowledge of: State and Federal statutes, codes and regulations governing public sector accounting functions; Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards, practices, policies, rules and regulatory reporting requirements; Generally Accepted Accounting, Auditing, and Budgeting Principles for public sector financial administration; Federal and State public housing program regulations and reporting requirements, including Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and Section 8 of the United States Housing Act; Methods, procedures, and standards for Public Housing record keeping and records management. Required Skill in: Interpreting and applying state and Federal budgeting rules and regulations, and PHA policies; Analyzing budgetary issues, and developing recommendations and strategies; Reviewing and analyzing budget records and reports; Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands; and planning and coordinating the work of others; Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds; Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers; Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software; Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Driver's License may be required. Responsibilities Oversees the development of the PHA's budget, developing policies, procedures, and controls that will affect accurate and effective budgeting for each department; Directs Budget Department operations; Monitors budget expenditures and allocations to ensure compliance with all applicable standards and regulations; Analyzes financial status and prepares budgetary reports; works with auditors as needed; Assists with vendor selections for contract solicitations; Assists with technical Federal reporting; Reviews and approves requests for budget amendments; Provides financial information to a variety of external agencies; Advises PHA staff and Board on specific budgetary issues; Stays abreast of trends and innovations in government accounting, budgeting, and public housing policies; Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and PHA information; AND Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned. How To Apply All applications will be accepted through the Philadelphia Housing Authority's Jobs Board at Closing Statement About the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) Established in 1937, and with an employment workforce of over 1,100, the Philadelphia Housing Authority is a municipal agency providing public housing services to over 76,000 residents in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Financial support for Authority operations and capital needs comes primarily from rent payments and subsidies provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). PHA is one of a very select group of housing authorities across the nation that has attained Moving to Work (MTW) status. This designation allows housing agencies the opportunity and flexibility, on a local level, to develop and implement innovative housing and self-sufficiency strategies to benefit public housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) participants. PHA is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of individual qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity or ancestry, religion, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.