Senior Vice President of Finance, IT & Procurement (ECC)

Senior Vice President of Finance IT & Procurement

Salary Range: $190000 $220000
Executive Level (Exempt)
Reports to: President

Lead with Impact. Shape the Financial Future of Housing in New Haven.

Elm City Communities the Housing Authority of the City of New Haven is seeking a bold strategic and highly accomplished financial executive to serve as its Senior Vice President of Finance IT and Procurement.

This is a rare opportunity to sit at the executive table of a mission-driven organization managing complex public and private funding streams transformative real estate and mixed-finance development and enterprise-wide technology and procurement systems all in service of expanding housing stability and opportunity for New Haven residents.

If you are a CPA-credentialed leader who thrives at the intersection of finance technology compliance and strategy and you want your expertise to matter at scale this role offers both scope and purpose.

Why This Role Matters

This role is ideal for a finance executive who enjoys operating at enterprise scale brings both technical mastery and executive presence wants to shape systems rather than simply manage them and is motivated by public impact and community outcomes.

At Elm City Communities your leadership will directly influence housing access neighborhood stability and long-term community development in New Haven.

The Opportunity

As SVP you will serve as the Presidents principal advisor on all matters related to financial stewardship auditing compliance IT systems and procurement operations. You will lead enterprise-wide strategy while ensuring day-to-day fiscal integrity across a large complex HUD-regulated organization.

You will oversee senior leaders across Finance Information Technology and Procurement guiding systems modernization strengthening internal controls and ensuring compliance while enabling innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership and Compliance
Direct and oversee all financial management activities in compliance with HUD regulations the Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) and applicable federal state and local requirements
Strengthen internal controls risk management practices and audit readiness across the organization
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors fee accountants and federal partners
Ensure timely accurate submission of all required financial reports and statements

Budgeting Planning and Development Finance
Lead preparation of the annual operating capital real estate development and property management budgets
Oversee the five-year capital planning process
Manage complex fiscal planning related to mixed-finance development bond financing and LIHTC transactions
Partner with MTW leadership on performance reporting and data strategy

Operational Excellence and Reporting
Guide resolution of audit findings and continuous improvement initiatives
Analyze complex financial and operational data to inform executive decision-making
Ensure compliance with federal monitoring and compliance reviews

Technology and Procurement Strategy
Provide executive oversight of enterprise IT systems systems integration data management and cybersecurity compliance
Lead modernization of financial and procurement systems (Yardi experience strongly preferred)
Ensure procurement policies promote transparency competition fiscal responsibility and regulatory compliance

External Representation
Represent Elm City Communities in meetings with public agencies financial partners and private entities
Prepare and deliver complex written and verbal communications to regulators and the public
Serve as a credible executive spokesperson at public forums

What Were Looking For

Required Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
Masters degree in Public Finance Business Administration Public Administration or a related field
Minimum eight years of progressively responsible experience in public nonprofit or government-adjacent organizations
Senior executive leadership experience in organizations managing budgets of $20 million or more
Deep expertise with HUD-regulated programs including Public Housing Authorities Mixed Finance LIHTC bond financing and MTW
Demonstrated experience with project-based and fund accounting
Proven leadership overseeing large multidisciplinary teams and complex compliance environments

Strongly Preferred
Experience with Yardi financial and property management systems
Background working with Housing Authority Instrumentalities
Track record modernizing financial and technology systems at scale

APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION

ELM CITY COMMUNITIES THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES UPON RECEIPT AND MAKE EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS ACCORDINGLY UNTIL ALL POSITIONS ARE FILLED.

All applications and resumes will be collected through our search partner Impact Search Advisors

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