Finance & Administration Director

Join a mission-driven housing authority in East Moline, Illinois as the Finance and Administration Director. This on-site leadership role sits on the senior management team and reports to the President & CEO. It offers a competitive salary range of $75,000 to $95,000 per year, plus a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, retirement, and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and administering agency-wide operating and capital budgets.
• Monitor financial performance and budget-to-actual results.
• Review financial reports to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to the CEO.
• Monitor agency cash flow and key financial performance indicators.
• Coordinate annual audits and financial reviews.
• Serve as primary liaison with auditors, CPA firms, financial consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Oversee the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, agency policies, and funding requirements.
• Maintain financial accountability systems and supporting documentation.
• Assist with responding to applicable Freedom of Information Act requests.
• Oversee agency procurement activities and purchasing procedures.
• Administer purchasing card and credit card programs.
• Monitor purchasing compliance and internal controls.
• Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and financial accountability practices.
• Develop and implement administrative procedures that strengthen operational efficiency and compliance.
• Oversee agency administrative support functions.
• Coordinate insurance renewals, vendor agreements, and administrative contracts.
• Maintain agency records and administrative systems as assigned.
• Support organizational planning and operational improvement initiatives.
• Supervise and support Finance Department staff.
• Establish departmental goals, expectations, and performance measures.
• Promote professional development and cross-training opportunities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and customer service.
• Prepare financial and administrative reports for the CEO and Board of Commissioners.
• Monitor key financial performance indicators.
• Support strategic planning and organizational decision-making through data analysis and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in financial operations, budgeting, accounting, procurement, administration, or related field.
• Knowledge of budgeting, accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Knowledge of procurement practices and financial compliance requirements.
• Ability to analyze financial information and identify trends.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, auditors, vendors, and external partners.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Pension Contribution of 13.5%
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays

Reporting line: this position reports to the President & CEO.