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Dir. of Accounting and Financial Operations

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · On-site

$150k–$175k/yr

Senior

Expected Hiring Range: $150,000 - $175,000 The Raleigh Housing Authority is seeking to add new members to the team who are eager to make a difference in their community. If you are looking for more than just a job, but a…

Skills: Financial Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Fund Accounting

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Dir. of Accounting and Financial Operations

Raleigh Housing Authority

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States • On-site

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  • $150k–$175k/yr
  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, professional certificate, postgraduate degree
  • Competitive Compensation, Generous Benefits, Pension Plan, Career Growth Opportunities
  • Posted 2d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Director oversees the fiscal operations of the Housing Authority, ensuring financial integrity and regulatory compliance across HUD-subsidized and non-subsidized portfolios. Key duties include managing financial reporting, budgeting, and leading the accounting team to maintain audit readiness.

Requirements

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Public Administration, with 5-7 years of progressive financial management experience. Proficiency in fund accounting, HUD financial requirements, and Yardi software is highly desired.

Full job description

Expected Hiring Range: $150,000 - $175,000

The Raleigh Housing Authority is seeking to add new members to the team who are eager to make a difference in their community. If you are looking for more than just a job, but a place where you belong, can grow, and be part of a solution to the housing affordability crisis, we have a place for you. Enjoy the satisfaction of helping families be housed successfully and giving them an opportunity to thrive. We value service, community, respect, and equity. We offer competitive compensation, generous benefits, a solid pension plan, and opportunities for career growth. Commit to something that matters and begin your journey with Raleigh Housing Authority.

The Director of Accounting and Financial Operations is a senior executive responsible for planning, directing and evaluating the fiscal operations of the Housing Authority. This role ensures financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and accurate reporting across a diversified portfolio that includes HUD-subsidized programs as well as non-subsidized real estate and affiliated entities 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

Financial Reporting & Accounting Day-to-Day Operations

  • Lead the agency’s financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. 
  • Manage timely financial statements for the Housing Authority and its related entities, including market-rate and mixed-entity portfolios. 
  • Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across all funds and entities. 
  • Submit required HUD Financial Data Schedule (FDS) reporting for applicable programs. 
  • Manage drawdowns and financial transaction processing through HUD systems such as LOCCS for applicable programs. 
  • Oversee accounting for property operations including rent collections, payables, maintenance capitalization, and operating expenses. 

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

  • Ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) financial regulations for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs. 
  • Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local financial reporting requirements. 
  • Oversee adherence to external audit requirements and coordinate annual financial statement audits. 
  • Ensure compliance with loan covenants and reporting requirements for non-HUD financing arrangements. 
  • Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard agency and affiliate assets. 
  • Oversee accounting systems, processes, and procedures to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and audit readiness. 

Team Leadership

  • Supervise, mentor, and evaluate accounting and finance staff. 
  • Establish clear workflows, performance standards, and accountability structures within the finance team. 
  • Foster a culture of accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement within accounting operations. 

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Special Requirements

  • Must possess and maintain a valid NC driver’s license. 
  • Drug testing, criminal background check and DMV check required. 

Desirable Education & Training

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Public Administration. Master’s degree, CPA, or equivalent certification preferred. 
  • 5-7 years of progressive accounting or financial management experience, preferably in government, municipal, or non-profit financial management, with a strong background in staff supervision. 
  • Strong knowledge of fund accounting, financial reporting, and multi-entity consolidation. 
  • Working knowledge of HUD financial requirements, grant accounting, and public sector compliance standards is preferred. 
  • Proficiency with real estate or public sector financial systems (preferably Yardi) and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel. 

 

Related keywords

HUDFinancial Data ScheduleLOCCSPublic HousingHousing Choice VoucherCPAFund AccountingYardiGrant AccountingLoan CovenantsFinancial StatementsGovernment AccountingNon-profit Financial ManagementInternal ControlsFiscal Operations

About Raleigh Housing Authority

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Providing safe, quality, affordable housing to low- and moderate-income families in the Greater Raleigh community.

Industry
Housing Programs
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1938
Headquarters
Raleigh, NC
LinkedIn followers
1,508

Since its inception in 1938, the Raleigh Housing Authority (RHA) has become one of the largest providers of affordable housing in Wake County. Currently, RHA owns and manages nearly 2,000 affordable housing units and administers more than 4,000 Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers. The occupancy rate for public housing averages 99% and the voucher program is 100% utilized, as of March 2025. There is a waiting list for both programs. RHA has a nine-member Board of Commissioners that provides oversight for the Authority. Under HUD’s report card called the Public Housing Assessment System, RHA has been consistently rated as a “High Performer.” The mission of the Raleigh Housing Authority is to provide safe, quality, affordable housing to low and moderate income families in the greater Raleigh community, and to promote personal responsibility and self-sufficiency of residents while maintaining the fiscal integrity of the agency.

Offices: 900 Haynes St, Raleigh, NC 27604, US

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About Raleigh Housing Authority

LinkedInVisit site

Providing safe, quality, affordable housing to low- and moderate-income families in the Greater Raleigh community.

Industry
Housing Programs
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1938
Headquarters
Raleigh, NC
LinkedIn followers
1,508

Since its inception in 1938, the Raleigh Housing Authority (RHA) has become one of the largest providers of affordable housing in Wake County. Currently, RHA owns and manages nearly 2,000 affordable housing units and administers more than 4,000 Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers. The occupancy rate for public housing averages 99% and the voucher program is 100% utilized, as of March 2025. There is a waiting list for both programs. RHA has a nine-member Board of Commissioners that provides oversight for the Authority. Under HUD’s report card called the Public Housing Assessment System, RHA has been consistently rated as a “High Performer.” The mission of the Raleigh Housing Authority is to provide safe, quality, affordable housing to low and moderate income families in the greater Raleigh community, and to promote personal responsibility and self-sufficiency of residents while maintaining the fiscal integrity of the agency.

Offices: 900 Haynes St, Raleigh, NC 27604, US

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