Accounting Manager - Mixed Finance

OAKLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY

ACCOUNTING MANAGER - MIXED FINANCE

SALARY: $6,310.88 - $7,318.69/Biweekly

$164,082.88 - $190,285.94/ Annually

CLOSING DATE AND TIME: MONDAY, MAY 18th, 2026 at 8:59 PM Pacific Time

DEFINITION

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Finance Operations or his/her designee, this position is responsible for managing the Mixed Finance financial operations. Analyzes, develops, and recommends improvements to the Authority's enterprise resource planning system. Assists in the development and interpretation of finance and accounting policies and procedures. This position is also responsible for compliance with regulatory requirements. May exercise supervision.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This position is responsible for all essential functions that are related to the Agency's Mixed Finance financial activities. Incumbents in this classification perform a variety of finance and accounting tasks involving complex governmental accounting and reporting processes. May exercise direct supervision over professional and/or administrative staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans, organizes, and manages the activities of the Mixed Finance division, including developing and implementing the division's goals, objectives, initiatives, policies, and procedures, and setting priorities; and
• Responsible for budgetary, financial accounting functions, and the expenditure of funds related to mixed finance and other special projects; and
• Oversees and provides guidance on all financial aspects of the pre-development, rehabilitation, and construction process and activities of the mixed finance properties and affiliate entities, including job cost accounting and financial reporting structures set up.
• Responsible for the preparation of mixed finance entities' ad-hoc financial reports and the financial reports as mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including the related areas of the Agency's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Responsible for both internal and external audits for the affiliate entities, including gathering information from various departments, facilitating the annual financial audits, and filing tax returns as required.
• Reviews the draft audited financial statements of the discrete component units (DCUs) to ensure accuracy.
• Prepares closing journal entries at various stages of asset acquisition, conversion, construction close-out, demolition, or asset liquidation.
• Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of using the HUD LOCC system or other defined lender or investor systems to obtain reimbursement for expenditures.
• Prepares the monthly operating expense reimbursement payment requests to the DCUs.
• Prepares all operating subsidy calculations and the reconciliation of mixed finance and special project accounts.
• Coordinates mixed finance financial activities with the Office of Real Estate Development and the Asset Management departments.
• Provides support and training to other team members in the Finance department as required. Assists with the ongoing professional development of Finance staff, including direct mentorship with a focus on the development necessary to advance; and
• May plan, organize, and provide direct supervision of professional and accounting staff assigned to the division; reviews workload, schedules, project status, and personnel availability for assignments.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Performs special projects and other related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in real estate development, activities, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Tax-Exempt Bonds, Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA), and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
• Generally accepted government accounting principles and associated laws and regulations.
• Generally accepted government audit standards, practices, and the contents of the Government Auditing Standards issued by the General Accounting Office.
• Advanced governmental accounting theory, practice, and financial statements preparation, as well as fund management.
• Internal controls, including their purpose and limitations; how to perform reviews and evaluations of internal controls; how to perform risk assessments; how to design and implement control procedures.
• Operation and maintenance of automated financial enterprise systems and their use in financial management, control, and reporting, particularly as it relates to the general ledger and associated subsidiary ledgers, and fixed asset control.
• Principles and practices of governmental data processing as related to the processing of accounting and budgetary information and the interpretation of input/output documents.
• Principles of budgetary preparation, administration, and control. Laws and regulations related to the Authority's fiscal operations, including those of HUD.
• Principles and practices of effective employee supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

ABILITY TO:

• Implement GASB Statements and new HUD guidance and update.
• Evaluate internal controls and recommend and implement effective control procedures.
• Analyze, interpret and evaluate complex financial data and develop appropriate solutions.
• Prepare clear, concise and complete financial reports and other written materials.
• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of accounting and finance professionals.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff performance.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, public administration, business administration, or a related field; and

Seven (7) years of experience of a progressively responsible nature in accounting, auditing, and financial work, including implementing accounting systems; and

Three years in a supervisory role or management role.

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license and an insurable driving record.

TO APPLY:   Please complete an employment Application online at www.oakha.org. Applications must be received by MONDAY, MAY 18th, 2026 at 8:59 PM Pacific Time

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Thank you for your interest in employment at the Oakland Housing Authority.

To apply for this position, applicants must complete and submit an online application at www.oakha.org by the date indicated; a current, detailed resume may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

All applications and resumes will be carefully screened.  Those applicants whose education and experience most closely match the requirements of the position will be invited to compete in the examination process.  Candidates who compete successfully in this examination will have their names placed on a List of Qualifiers.  An appointment will be made from the List.  For some positions, an experience/training rating and/or written evaluation of candidates will be used in lieu of the oral examination.  The names of the highest-ranking candidates will be placed on the List of Qualifiers, and the final selection will be made from this List.  College degrees or units required for the position will be verified prior to final appointment.  If this information cannot be verified for a candidate, the candidate's name will not be placed on the List of Qualifiers.  All appointments are subject to the approval of the Executive Director.

All prospective employees must pass a physical examination and drug screening by an Authority-designated physician.  A pre-employment criminal history background check will also be conducted for all positions.  For positions requiring use of an Authority vehicle, candidates' driving records will be checked prior to appointment.  To be eligible for appointment, each candidate must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the Authority's insurer.  All prospective employees must also provide proof of American citizenship, or legal resident status and the legal right to work in the United States.

Prior to becoming permanent, new employees must successfully pass a probationary period.

BENEFIT INFORMATION

Employees of the Authority enjoy a competitive fringe benefit program.

SICK LEAVE is accrued at the rate of one day per month.

VACATION LEAVE for new employees is accrued at the rate of 10 days each year.   There are also fourteen (14) paid holidays each year.

RETIREMENT - The Authority is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). The Authority also participates in Social Security.

COMPETITIVE HEALTH, DENTAL, AND VISION INSURANCE is available.

GROUP LIFE INSURANCE is fully paid by the Authority.

Management, supervisory, professional and confidential employees are also entitled to a management benefit package allowance and five days of administrative leave per year.

The Oakland Housing Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran's status or disability in the employment or the provision of services.

In compliance with the federal, state and local disability laws, the Oakland Housing Authority will provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to disability.  The Authority is committed to making reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities.  Individuals requesting reasonable accommodation in the examination process must do so no later than five (5) working days after the point of invitation by the Authority to an examination, otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodation for this selection process.  The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate disabled applicants.  Applicants with special needs, please call (510) 874-1575 (voice); (510) 832-7331 (TDD).