Description Robert Half is partnering with a company in Baton Rouge that is searching for a CFO to join their team! Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the agency. Responsibilities include all financial and budget management and reporting; ensuring the procedures and internal audit controls are in compliance with agency policies, General Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines, accounting, reporting, budgeting and budget monitoring, and auditing functions. Requirements Responsibilities: + Directs the work of the Accounting Department + Monitors all funds/programs for compliance with budget/grant requirements. + Prepares monthly and annual financial statements including the annual Financial Data Schedule (FDS) + Manages the accounting department effectively and efficiently while exhibiting great leadership. + Ensures financial records are maintained and compiled in accordance with Generally Accepted + Establishes and/or revises internal controls as needed. + Conducts ongoing quality control auditing of Accounts Payable, Tenant Accounting, Payroll, HAP Processing and Bank Reconciliations + Submits operating subsidy requests to HUD assuring the accuracy of the data. + Prepares annual operating budgets for the Executive Director, senior staff, and Board of Commissioners. + Conducts fiscal analysis of assets in portfolio to maximize financial performance, to include annual revenue analysis, capital accounts analysis, tax credit exit strategies, and refinance opportunities. + Reviews and approves accounts payable activity. + Coordinates compliance and financial reviews and audits; serves as primary contact with auditors by providing required information, coordinating documentation needed form other staff, reviewing draft and final audited financial statements and reports, and transmitting reports to all authoritative agencies, Prepare independent audit support schedules. + Ensures Compliance with relevant laws and regulations and integrity of financial data. + Prepares and distributes periodic asset management reports to investors, consultants, and other partners. + Ensures HUD Performance Standards and reporting requirements are maintained or improved to high performance levels. + Prepares and processes month-end close, prepares checks, provides lease-up numbers, and expense reporting to HUD, analyzes data and project numbers regarding future needs. + Evaluates and advises on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments, and future revenues. + Prepares and processes month-end and year-end close for multiple properties and Federal programs in appropriate software system, including account analysis prior to close for corrections; posts related journal entries from close. + Performs reconciliations and draws of HUD grants. Coordinates FSS/ROSS grant usage and projections by expiration date and HUD yearly reporting requirements. + Prepares 1099s for HCV landlords and accounts payable. + Ensures accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes. + Updates Obligations and Expenditures in REAC for all Capital Fund Programs and Grants + Monitors and approves all general ledger entries. + Responsible for investment of agency funds including monitoring and record keeping. + Responsible for disciplinary process including verbal, counseling, and written actions. + Facilitate the participation of staff to develop, implement, and continuously improve service delivery to ensure attainment of the core strategies and mission of the agency. + Coach and support staff in the development and implementation of work plans and/or initiatives working cooperatively and interdependently with others and all departments. For confidential consideration, please contact Brittany at 504-383-0781. 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