Assistant Vice President of Finance

Job Summary

King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is seeking an accomplished Assistant Vice President of Finance (AVP) to provide strategic leadership and hands-on operational oversight for the agency’s finance and accounting functions. This role is accountable for the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of all financial operations, including budgeting, reporting, audits, and internal controls. As a key liaison with senior leadership, the Assistant Vice President of Finance will translate organizational priorities into practical financial strategies that support informed decision-making and long-term sustainability. Combining deep technical expertise with enterprise-wide responsibility, this position manages a small, high-performing team and oversees core processes such as GAAP-compliant reporting, treasury, payroll, and regulatory compliance, ensuring efficiency and excellence across all financial systems.

King County Housing Authority (KCHA), an independent municipal organization, is a high performing nationally recognized leader in affordable housing. To learn more about KCHA and our Mission visit this link.

Essential Functions

• Oversees daily operations of the department; ensures compliance with rules and regulations; guarantees that deadlines are met; develops and upholds department policies and procedures; supports department and the Agency’s strategic plans; aids in resolving accounting issues.
• Provides guidance towards the resolution of complicated accounting issues; ensure compliance with all external rules and regulations, such as GAAP, HUD rules, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars.
• Directs the progress and submission of the annual operating fund subsidy.
• Serves as liaison with U.S. Department of Housing and Development (HUD); serves as the administrator for HUD online systems.
• Oversees Agency treasury tasks; monitors overall levels of cash, ensures excess cash is invested, and projects cash balances.
• Develops and maintains department policies and procedures; supports department and agency-wide strategic plans; manages large and complex projects in assigned areas of responsibilities; oversees management of KCHA financial Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP); and analyzes and interprets a variety of information, data, and reports.
• Serves as a financial advisor for other departments.
• Assigns, leads, trains, and inspects the work of staff; rewards and disciplines; coaches, counsels and evaluates staff performance; creates staff schedules; recommends hires, terminations, promotions, and suspensions.
• May supervise the development of the Agency’s operating and capital budgets; works as a financial consultant; supports the Budget Review Panel; develops and reviews the entire budget.
• May direct financial reporting activities; manages the annual financial statements preparation in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); coordinates with outside auditors on audits; administers monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports; analyzes and deduces a variety of information, data, and reports.

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, finance or related field AND
• Extensive experience in budgeting, financial management with supervisory and management experience, OR
• An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of related industry and department policies, practices, and procedures; related industry, organization, and departmental legal guides, recommendations, best practices, ordinances, and laws.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP, accounting principles, and internal controls; accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking/treasury, and HUD; Section 8 HUD, Federal, State, and local government accounting regulations and procedures; internal audit systems and procedures; and financial reporting.
• Experience supervising staff including coaching and mentoring to support employees in achieving Authority and individual goals; demonstrated ability to provide strong leadership in a dynamic, highly regulated work environment.
• Proven success in building productive and engaged work teams with a focus on mentoring and nurturing staff development.
• Strong critical-thinking skills; ability to evaluate information, implement timely decisions and make recommendations.
• Exceptional program management skills including the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communicates plans and activities with leadership, colleagues and staff in a manner that supports strategies for involvement and accomplishment of mission and outcomes via multiple methods.
• Analyzes and develops effective policies and procedures.
• Presents proposals and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively.
• Interprets and explains complex data analyses and research findings for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Cultural sensitivity and competency, essential in serving economically disadvantaged, diverse populations.
• Utilizes excellent time management and problem-solving techniques, and use of professional judgment in complex situations.
• Proficiency with MS Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and database software; familiarity with current system and suite of accessory software tools (i.e. Adobe, DocuSign, OnBase).

Special Requirements

• Consent to and pass a credit, driver's and criminal records background check.
• Must possess a valid driver's license to regularly travel between work sites as required or have an alternative reliable mode of transportation. Must have an acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment.

Work Environment

After initial onboarding, this role will have the opportunity to work remotely in accordance with the KCHA's flexible work arrangements; however, remote work conditions will be reviewed on a regular basis based on business and program need. The ability to report to the Central Office in Tukwila will still be required on occasion. Some local travel may be required to support KCHA business needs.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range is $134,784.00 to $207,548.25 with a midpoint of $171,160.23. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint; however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market. Salary is negotiable. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance plans, vacation, sick and personal leave, reduced tuition, and retirement benefits are also available. For more details regarding KCHA comprehensive benefits, please visit our benefits page.

Key skills/competency

• Financial Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• GAAP Compliance
• Budget Management
• HUD Regulations
• Treasury Management
• Financial Reporting
• Internal Controls
• Team Leadership
• ERP Systems