Financial Director

Overview

Join us at the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz! This high-performing, mission-driven agency is seeking a strategic and grounded Finance Director to lead all financial operations, oversee fiscal policy, and ensure the financial integrity of an organization serving over 5,000 families each year.

The ideal candidate is a values-based leader with a strong background in public sector finance and accounting. They are collaborative, analytical, and forward-thinking. Someone who can maintain fiscal controls while supporting long-term agency growth and innovation. The Finance Director will serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, and Board of Commissioners, playing a key role in strategic decision-making and organizational leadership.

This position reports to the Deputy Executive Director and oversees all functions of the Finance Department. The Finance Director will lead a team of supervisory and professional accounting staff, supporting the agency’s $170 million budget and ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations, oversee fiscal policy, and ensure the financial integrity of the organization.

• Serve as trusted advisor to the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, and Board of Commissioners, participating in strategic decision-making and organizational leadership.

• Report to the Deputy Executive Director and oversee all functions of the Finance Department.

• Lead a team of supervisory and professional accounting staff, support the agency’s $170 million budget, and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Values-based leader with a strong background in public sector finance and accounting.

• Collaborative, analytical, and forward-thinking.

Application

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in this exceptional opportunity, please submit a detailed resume immediately to:

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