12/12/2022 11:59 PM Central

METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
Position Open: November 28, 2022
Position Closing Date: December 12, 2022

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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  Supervises a team of accounting and finance personnel by training and managing their performance in accordance with MDHA policies;
• Manages annual and mid-year budgeting process, forecasting process, strategic planning process and standard management reporting;
• Reviews balance sheet account analysis, income statements, and statement of cash flows;
• Assists in preparing multi-year strategic budget plan;
• Gathers data and develops reports and trend analysis;
• Completes various financial, accounting, administrative, and other reports and analysis, and perform other duties as assigned or as necessary;
• Reviews and interprets laws, regulations, and pronouncements affecting fiscal policies and procedures;
• Monitors financial compliance with all documents pertaining to the agency’s programs and provides technical assistance to auditors;
• Coordinates and monitors reporting requirements of local, state and federal entities;
• Prepares Investor and THDA reporting and audit schedules for Low Income Housing Tax Credit projects;
• Works closely with Director and Deputy Director with planning, development, administration and promotion of the agency’s programs;
• Communicates with other departments of the agency, federal, state and local governmental agencies and private investors;
• Completes various financial, accounting, administrative, and other reports and analysis, and performs other duties as assigned or as necessary;

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university, plus five years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting, financial reporting, and budget preparation; broad knowledge of programs and procedures relating to property management, Low Income Housing Tax Credit deals and federal and bank loan programs. Proficient in Excel, Word, and multifaceted reporting software.
Candidates with accreditation earned in foreign institutes are encouraged to apply.
License(s) Required
Valid Tennessee driver’s license
EQUIPMENT USED:
Personal computer and general office equipment.
SUPERVISION EXECISED:
Supervises job functions of Financial Analysts and Senior Accountants.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Behavioral Skills
Ability to prepare and complete accounting statements and reports of a complex and technically sophisticated nature; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, investors, public officials, and auditors.
Technical Skills
Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, including enterprise accounting; advanced knowledge of information systems; ability to retrieve and convert data from accounting programs into a wide variety of reporting requirements.
Physical Skills
Willingness and mental and physical ability to perform the duties involved in this classification. Ability to perform work with or without an accommodation that requires sitting, standing and walking, dexterity of hands and clarity of vision, speech and hearing and powers of observation; other physical duties as required.
Financial Skills
To perform multipart professional accounting work in preparation and maintenance of financial and accounting records; monitor and coordinate financial procedures; coordinate and organize annual audit schedules for required reporting.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year

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Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.