Lead Financial Analyst

Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Posted Date: [Date to be extracted from original source]
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

Overview

Join the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) as a proactive Lead Financial Analyst. This role is central to enhancing financial strategies, ensuring fiscal compliance, and supporting the mission of providing affordable housing. The position offers a competitive salary range of $111,662 to $135,726 annually, a 9/80 work schedule with alternating Fridays off, and potential for remote work arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced professional and technical support for financial management, auditing, and accounting initiatives.
• Review the work of accounting specialists, offering feedback on processes and outcomes.
• Contribute to the formulation and execution of financial objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Spearhead the creation and oversight of annual budgets for all agency programs and affiliates.
• Conduct intricate financial assessments, including revenue, expenditure, variance, and cash flow forecasting.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare periodic financial reports.
• Orchestrate annual audit processes and ensure timely financial reporting for audits and HUD submissions.
• Manage the agency's debt portfolio, including bonds, notes, and loans.
• Investigate and apply new accounting standards and regulatory trends to maintain compliance.
• Champion automation and data integration projects to modernize reporting capabilities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. CPA or MBA is advantageous.
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in governmental or fund accounting.
• At least three years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Understanding of public or governmental fund accounting principles and audit processes.
• Awareness of affordable housing financing, laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP platforms (such as Yardi Voyager).
• Superior analytical, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Compensation and Benefits

The total compensation package includes a competitive annual salary and comprehensive benefits:

• Annual Salary: $111,662 - $135,726
• Cafeteria Benefit Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Group Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Vacation, Sick, and Catastrophic Leave
• Long-Term Disability & Life/AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cell Phone/Wireless Data Allowance
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• 401(a) Employees’ Money Purchase Pension Plan
• Employee Education Assistance Program

How to Apply

Submit your application via our website: www.hacsb.org by Tuesday, December 3rd for priority review. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For applicants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations, contact Human Resources at (805) 965-1071 or TDD (805) 965-2521.

Note: Final candidates are subject to a criminal background check prior to employment. The Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.