CDBG Chief Financial Officer

Job Description:

CDBG Chief Financial Officer

Description

CDBG Chief Financial Officer

Harry S Truman Building - Jefferson City, MO

Division of Community Solutions - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

SALARY : $65,000 - $ 72 ,000 (based upon credentials)

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

REPORTS TO : Program Manager

TRAVEL: Less than 5%

The Missouri Department of Economic Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Team is seeking a talented finance leader who is passionate about serving communities, innovative in their approach to using funding to spur community development, and experienced in federal grant and financial management. If this sounds like you, consider joining the team as our Chief Financial Officer!

What You’ll Do

This is a senior-level position serving as the Chief Financial Officer for the CDBG Team, involving execution of highly complex financial management for multiple federal grants and the entire CDBG Team budget. The role provides leadership and management for up to four (4) professional staff including the Integrated Disbursement & Information System ( IDIS ) Specialist, Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System ( DRGR) Specialist, Technical Assistance Coordinator, and Single-Audit & Risk Management Specialist.

The CDBG team administers over $100 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to serve communities, targeting three national objectives:

• Benefit to low- to moderate- income (LMI) persons.
• Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
• Meet an urgent need.

• Analysis and management of the CDBG operating budget for completeness, accuracy, and conformity with federal and state requirements, including:

o Developing funding solutions that meet communities’ needs and comply with applicable laws.

o Monitoring team expenditures and project disbursements and recommending adjustments as needed.

o Developing and reviewing financial forecasts and projections.

o Developing grant budgets to set up the team for long-term success and ensure compliance with applicable laws.

• Lead financial processes and grant management activities relative to federal grant allocations.

• Development of key performance indicators to ensure effective, accurate, and transparent financial management and project funding.

• Assemble and present financial data for use in budget and program evaluations, including the DED dashboard.

• Exercise a high degree of initiative and sound judgment in the performance of assigned responsibilities.

• Produce Grant Agreements and Project Budgets (Funding Approvals)

• Produce and deliver Training and Technical Assistance to internal and external customers.

• Lead policy and procedure development for financial activities.

• Oversee risk assessment activities.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, Community or Economic Development, Economics, Statistical Analysis, or a closely related field, AND

• 3-5 years of applicable experience

o Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant

What We’re Looking For

• A creative problem-solver ready to dive into complex issues, figure out the answers, and deliver excellent guidance to our customers and teammates.

• Top-notch financial skills, including the ability to analyze and create budgets, make sense of myriad numbers, and effectively communicate findings for effective decision-making .

• Process-oriented, able to create and communicate streamlined, effective processes from a web of complicated requirements.

• Leadership skills that are customer-focused and team-centric.

• An innovator who drives creativity and proven results. Committed to reaching the best results within applicable requirements, even if it means trying something no one has done before.

• Preference for prior federal grant management experience, especially CDBG, including successful working relationships with federal funding agencies and grant recipients.

• Successful team leadership and project management experience, with preference for supervisory and training experience.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

• Ability to demonstrate regular and reliable attendance

• Understanding or ability to rapidly learn applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.

• Experience analyzing and interpreting data for use in planning and decision-making.

• Preference for prior experience with low-income housing development.

• Sufficient working knowledge of 2 CFR 200 and 24 CFR 570.

• A proficiency and passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement. Familiarity with and experience implementing Lean/Six Sigma concepts strongly preferred. The ideal candidate would be open to further developing these skills.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions about this position, please contact DED Human Resources at HRHelpdesk@ded.mo.gov .

Salary:

$65,000-$72,000 per Year