Director of Finance

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Come join our expanding team at Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA)! Carver County CDA is a government agency that provides affordable housing and economic development services in Carver County. We are searching for an experienced Director of Finance who can lead a growing finance department. Under the general supervisor of the Executive Director, the Director of Finance is responsible for the overall organization and management of CDA’s financial and budget functions, recommending fiscal policies and financial services. This position is an exempt position, and the full pay range is $111,592 - $150,634, depending on experience. This position will remain open until filled with an anticipated start date of June 2nd, 2025.
CDA also offers an excellent benefit package including CDA paid employee medical insurance (with generous HSA contributions) and dental coverage (dependent coverage for health and dental insurance available at a reasonable cost). Free employee and family life insurance and CDA paid short- and long-term disability insurance. Participation in a defined contribution pension plan with a generous 11% agency contribution, 24 days per year of PTO earned on an accrual basis, 13 paid holidays, and 6 days of Earned Sick and Safe Leave per year.
Employees have access to group vision insurance, a pre-tax and ROTH option for deferred income, and eligible federal loans may also qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Final candidates subject to criminal background check.
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Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain adequate internal control and audit procedures to comply with CDA, Federal and State regulations and generally accepted audit standards and Government Auditing Standards.
• Manage Accounting and Finance personnel.
• Accountability for agency revenues and disbursements, payroll, rent accounting, accounts receivable and payable.
• Develop and maintain effective cash flow practices to ensure cash availability.
• Procure and maintain insurance coverage and function as Risk Manager to all departments to ensure proper insurance requirements are met.
• Ensure all CDA procurements follow the CDA Procurement Policy and applicable federal and state laws. Follow proper disposition procedures.
• Advise Human Resources, related to agency employee group benefit plans, regarding tax issues and financial statement presentation.
• Monitor all agency budgets and costs and revise, as necessary. Prepare the CDA Cost Allocation Plan. Also prepare an Administrative Budget for the Accounting and Finance Department and Administrative Budget for agency-wide functions.
• Coordinate planning, implementation, and maintenance of computer systems for CDA business and program functions in conjunction with Executive Director and Deputy Director.
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from 4-year college or university, plus 4 to 5 years related experience and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of fund financing and accounting principles as it relates to CDA programs.
• Knowledge of fiscal planning, budgeting, tenant accounting systems, employee payroll systems, employee benefits systems and procurement procedures as they relate to agency, HUD, and state law requirements.
• Knowledge of audit requirements and procedures.
Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA)
Chaska, Minnesota 55318
US