ACOP draft

Opening Date: 08/11/2025
Closing Date: 08/20/2025

HOUSING AUTHORITY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

The Mobile Housing Authority is an evolving and transforming Public Housing Authority located in the beautiful port city of Mobile along Alabama’s Gulf Coast seeking the right individual to join our management team. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for assisting the Chief Executive Officer with operational and strategic initiatives; planning and directing all financial resources and administrative functions, provide operational and programmatic support; recommends, facilitates, and enforces managerial and administrative policies, procedures and initiatives, including agency planning, finance, procurement, grants development, community development, construction, and redevelopment; directs budget and costs controls, financial analysis, accounting practices, payroll functions, purchasing and inventory expenditures; review and assist in all financial related transactions pursued or conducted by the Agency; provide forecast revenue for the Agency, develop fiscal impact statements, and provide advice on economic development activities; provide oversight of the Capital Funds Program expenditures; ensures timely financial and statistical reports for management and the Board of Commissioners; provide oversight of the operating subsidy drawdowns, monthly check runs, funds transfers, and maintain general ledgers in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements; develop and maintain an efficient internal audit system; direct the preparation of the budget documents and budget submissions, monthly financial statements, balance sheets, and various regular reports for submission to the CEO, BOC, HUD and third-party participants as appropriate; stay abreast of all changes in the regulatory environment.

Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state and local laws, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations applicable to public housing authorities, housing, and community development organizations and programs; comprehensive knowledge of accounting, fiscal and organizational management principles and procedures; comprehensive knowledge of federal procurement and contracting practices; thorough knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations governing business operations; thorough knowledge of budget development and management practices; good knowledge of accounting information systems; good knowledge of HUD’s electronic information and data systems; ability to develop financial strategy plans to meet agency’s requirements; ability to plan, schedule, supervise and manage contractual obligations and relationships; ability to interpret relevant state, federal, local and special program laws and regulations; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to research, develop and prepare detailed reports; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, HUD officials, employees, state funding agencies, business and community organizations, residents, and the general public.

Minimum Qualification: Completion of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in business or public administration, or closely related area and a minimum of five years increasingly responsible senior management level experience in directing financial, operational and strategic functions in multi-family and single-family housing and/or public housing program; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Starting salary range is from $142.5k to $178k based on qualifications and experience. Please apply through the Mobile Civil System at www.personnelboard.org. The application process closes on 08/20/2025. A resume is acceptable but not in lieu of the required application.

If you have any questions, please contact Kathi Bryant in the Human Resource Office at (251) 434-2321 or e-mail kbryant@mobilehousing.org

Mobile Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Notice Regarding Azalea Pointe Apartments

The Mobile Housing Authority (MHA) has received calls concerning Azalea Pointe Apartments.
Please note: MHA does not own or manage Azalea Pointe Apartments.

Support for HUD-Assisted Families
MHA is actively working with families at Azalea Pointe who receive Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) or Project-Based Voucher assistance. If you are a HUD-assisted resident, MHA is in direct contact with you and continues to provide support.

Information for Market-Rate Tenants
If you do not receive voucher assistance, you are considered a market-rate tenant. MHA can only provide assistance to market-rate tenants through our standard waitlist application process, which is currently closed.

Next Steps for Market-Rate Tenants:
Already on a Waitlist?
We will contact you when your name is selected. Make sure your contact information is up to date.

Not on a Waitlist?
Visit our website and follow us on social media for announcements about waitlist openings for Public Housing or Housing Choice Voucher programs.

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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Free Food & School Supplies, Photo Booth, Music & Games!

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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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