We are looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to provide financial leadership for a housing organization in Norfolk, Virginia. This role partners closely with the Executive Officer to guide fiscal strategy, strengthen operational performance, and support housing and community-based programs across the organization. The CFO will oversee financial management, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and reporting while serving as a trusted advisor on matters affecting public housing, voucher programs, development activities, and affiliated properties.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide executive-level financial oversight for housing operations, voucher programs, administrative functions, development initiatives, and related property portfolios.<br>• Partner with the Executive Officer to shape organizational plans, establish priorities, and implement policies, objectives, and program strategies that support long-term stability.<br>• Prepare, review, and present financial analyses, performance updates, and recommendations to support sound decision-making and organizational accountability.<br>• Direct the development of annual budgets, monitor spending throughout the fiscal year, and help coordinate grant submissions and related financial documentation.<br>• Ensure timely completion and review of required financial reports, statistical submissions, and official documents for governing bodies and applicable federal, state, and local agencies.<br>• Track changes in housing regulations, funding requirements, and governmental standards to maintain compliance across financial and program operations.<br>• Lead problem-solving efforts involving fiscal performance, operational risk, and program effectiveness by analyzing issues and developing practical solutions.<br>• Serve as a designated senior representative in the Executive Officer’s absence and maintain effective communication with boards, agencies, and jurisdictional partners as assigned.<br>• Safeguard confidential records and sensitive organizational information while maintaining consistent communication with leadership regarding departmental financial activity.<br>• Participate in industry forums, training events, and meetings to stay current on developments affecting affordable housing and supportive service programs.

<p>• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Public Administration, Business, Real Estate Development, Planning, or a closely related field; a master’s degree is preferred.</p><p>• At least 5 years of executive-level leadership experience within housing environment.</p><p>• Demonstrated background overseeing finance and administration, public housing, Housing Choice Voucher or Section 8 programs, property management, community development, and construction or real estate development activities.</p><p>• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and GASB standards, with the ability to apply these principles in a public-sector or housing-focused setting.</p><p>• Deep familiarity with affordable housing programs, including public housing, Housing Choice Voucher, tax credit properties, bond financing, capital funding, and mixed-finance development.</p><p>• Proven success leading management teams and directing complex, multi-functional projects at an executive level.</p><p>• Valid driver’s license and ability to complete background screening and reference verification before employment.</p><p>• Certification in Project-Based Rental Assistance Management, Section 8 Executive Management, and Tax Credit Property Management, or the ability to obtain each within one year of employment.</p>

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