Supervisor - Housing Financial Operations

THE POSITION

The Department of Housing Services/Housing Authority of Washington County is looking for a Supervisor - Housing Financial Operations to join our team! This position is part of the Finance, Accounting and Budget Division.

The Supervisor - Housing Financial Operations provides technical guidance and supervises a team of professional finance and accounting staff. The position manages the Department's and Housing Authority's day-to-day accounting functions, contracts and grant administration, and fiscal year end activities. The position is also responsible for assisting with financial reporting and audits.

The Department of Housing/Housing Authority of Washington County is an innovative organization responsible for rent assistance, affordable housing development, and homeless services programming across our community. We are a dynamic team that highly values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. We embrace collaboration, work-life balance, and a supportive workplace environment, and are passionate about the work we do to serve and support our diverse community.

The Ideal Candidate We Are Looking For Is

• a team leader who can manage and inspire staff to set and accomplish Housing goals at the local, state, and federal level.
• a workplace champion who values creating a safe space and collaborative teams, while promoting an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.
• confident in handling a wide range of public sector financial responsibilities, including accounting, audits, financial analysis and reporting, grants management, and procurement/contracts.
• a change agent who can develop and implement financial policies and procedures at the department level and communicate and train staff in proper financial protocols.
• a financial operations expert that can collaborate with staff to develop and implement process improvements.
• familiar with GASB principles.
• skilled in governmental or Housing accounting work.
  
  

Why Washington County?

Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity. Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution . Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County’s services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident.

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Essential Job Duties

The Supervisor - Housing Financial Operations key job duties are:2. Managing the Department's and Housing Authority's day-to-day accounting functions.

• Supervising the Financial Operations Team
• Senior Accounting Assistants that process accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• A Senior Accounting Assistant that processes contracts and grants.
• Managing the Housing Authority's contracts and grants administration.
• Coordinating the Department's and Housing Authority's fiscal year end processes.
• Assisting with financial reporting and audits.
• Collaboratively developing and implementing process improvements.
• Establishing policies and procedures to ensure effective internal controls.
• Collaborating closely with Washington County Finance, specifically accounting functions.
• Participating in the implementation of the County's new enterprise resource planning system and the Housing Authority's new financial system.
  
  

Supervisor - Housing Financial Operations is a working title. This position is classified as a Financial Analyst, Senior. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review this classification, please click the link here .

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A Master's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field; AND two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing, which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience spanning responsibilities in the defined principle duties of this position classification; OR
• A Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field; AND four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing, which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience spanning responsibilities in the defined principle duties of this position classification; OR
• An Associate's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field; AND six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing, which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience spanning responsibilities in the defined principle duties of this position classification; OR
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing, of which at least four (4) years of this experience must be in the public sector and includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience spanning responsibilities in the defined principle duties of this position classification.
  
  

Additional Department And Program Specific Requirements:

• Must pass a background check post-offer.
  
  

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Selection Process

• MQ Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.
• SME Review: Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to a panel of subject matter experts (SME) who will review and score your application This process may take up to 2 weeks.
• Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates that meet the minimum qualifications and pass the SME review as soon as possible.
• Salary Analysis & Conditional Offer: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s)and extend an offer of appointment conditional on successful completion of background and reference checks.
• Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
  
  

Our Commitment to You

We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Status Of Your Application

You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.

Veterans' Preference

If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points .

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail: [email protected] at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

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