Director of Finance

Position Summary:

The St. Louis Housing Authority (SLHA) is seeking an experienced, strategic, and mission-driven Director of Finance to serve as a pivotal member of our Executive Team. This is more than a finance job—it's an opportunity to use your financial acumen to directly impact the lives of low-to-moderate income families across St. Louis by ensuring the fiscal integrity and sustainability of our vital affordable housing and community development initiatives.

If you are a finance leader who thrives on complex real estate transactions, HUD compliance, and managing multi-entity financial systems, we invite you to apply your expertise where it matters most.

The Role: Strategic Impact and Leadership

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director of Finance is responsible for the overall financial health and operational excellence of the agency. You will move beyond standard accounting to drive our growth, manage our capital stack, and secure our ability to expand housing opportunities.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Strategic Leadership & Executive Partnership

• Serve as a core member of the Executive Team, providing critical financial guidance on operational decisions, agency performance, and long-term sustainability.
• Lead the entire financial planning cycle, including the development of the annual operating budget, capital plans, and multi-year financial forecasts.
• Act as the staff liaison to the Board of Commissioners' Finance and Administration Committee, presenting complex financial strategies clearly and concisely.

Compliance, Audit & Fiscal Integrity

• Ensure strict compliance with all federal and local regulations, including HUD Circulars and Handbooks.
• Oversee the annual independent audit, striving for zero reportable findings, and maintain robust internal controls and risk management systems.
• Drive accountability for achieving and maintaining high performance on key federal metrics, including PHAS (Public Housing) and SEMAP (Section 8).

Capital & Development Finance

• Manage treasury functions, banking relationships, and investment strategies to maximize non-federal income and prudently steward public resources.
• Provide financial modeling and leadership for complex affordable housing transactions, utilizing tools like LIHTC, RAD, HOME, and public bonds.
• Partner with development and asset management teams to optimize the performance of our housing portfolio and ensure adequate cash flow and liquidity.

What You Bring

The ideal candidate is a proven leader with exceptional technical expertise and a passion for public service.

Required Qualifications

• Equivalent of a Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or Business Administration.
• A minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible management experience in a public housing agency (PHA) or closely related non-profit/real estate development field.
• Expert Knowledge of GAAP, public housing accounting, and federal regulations governing PHAs.
• Deep practical understanding of affordable housing financing mechanisms (LIHTC, RAD, etc.) and real estate finance.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing finance teams.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey strategic financial insights to executive leaders and board members. 

Why Join SLHA?

At the St. Louis Housing Authority, your work translates directly into homes, stability, and opportunity. We offer a challenging, rewarding environment where you can apply advanced financial skills to a crucial public mission. If you are ready to be a financial steward who powers community-wide progress, apply today!