Housing Development Financial Manager

Housing Development Financial Manager

The Housing Development Financial Manager is a critical leadership position responsible for structuring, managing, and monitoring the financial components of housing development projects supported or facilitated by Charleston County. The position requires strong analytical skills to collect, interpret, and apply demographic, socioeconomic, and housing market data in support of housing investment decisions. The position works closely with the Director of Housing and Land Management while exercising considerable discretion and independence, often working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in housing finance, public and private-sector investment tools, data collection / analysis and an ability to navigate the complex intersection of real estate development, community needs, and public accountability. $85,508 - $111,987 (Salary based on qualifications / experience) OPEN UNTIL FILLED APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Assists the Director in the planning, organizing, and managing of the programs, operations, activities, budget, and employees of the Housing Development Division as set forth by County Council and the County Administrator.

Develops and implements financial procedures associated with housing development projects and incentives.

Reviews and analyzes housing developer pro formas, sources and uses, operating projections, and subsidy requests to ensure alignment with County objectives and the Housing Our Future plan.

Identifies financial risks associated with housing development projects and recommends strategies to mitigate risks while achieving goals.

Contributes to negotiations with prospective businesses and developers to secure incentive packages aligned with housing development goals.

Initiates and oversees the annual tax process for housing development tax bills (fee-in-lieu-of-tax, SSRCs and multi-county park) with the County Auditor, Treasurer, and SC Department of Revenue.

Develops annual GASB-77 report as required by the Government Accounting Standards Board.

Manages and monitors County-supported housing development projects, ensuring performance metrics and affordability terms are met.

Provides data-driven input to inform land use decisions, incentive structures, and housing policy consistent with the Housing Our Future plan.

Assists with development of the annual fiscal budget while overseeing accounts payable / accounts receivable, payroll and P-card transactions. This includes initiating and driving the procurement process requiring RFQs, RFPs, or sole source.

Assists with internal and external audits related to housing development.

Ensures compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations and funding requirements and prepares accurate and timely financial statements and reports.

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of housing finance trends, tools, and legislation at the federal, state, and local levels.

Leverages technology to meet division goals and needs, working with the IT department to identify, procure, and install technology. Works with and acts as a liaison to IT and Telecommunications entities.

Prepares financial reports, budget recommendations, and briefings for County leadership and stakeholders in various formats.

Makes public presentations and attends and participates in a variety of meetings.

Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with internal departments, elected officials, government agencies, regulatory bodies, community groups and the private sector to advance housing development initiatives.

Assumes responsibility for the comprehensive management and operation of the Housing Development Division in the absence of the Director.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, Economics, Business or Public Administration, Economic Fevelopment, or a related field.

Master's Degree in is preferred but not required.

Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles (GAAP) and relevant software.

Certification in housing development finance is preferred but not required.

Minimum of five (5) years or more of progressively responsible experience in housing finance, affordable / workforce housing development, commercial development, public / private finance, fiscal planning, budget preparation, and economic tools and incentives.

Experience working in or closely with local government agencies is preferred but not required.

Certification as a Certified Economic Developer (CECD), International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and SC Economic Developers Association are a plus.

Any equivalent combination which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Work requires strong math and financial analysis skills necessary to review and evaluate housing development budgets and cash flow projections to determine financial feasibility and subsidy needs.

Work requires the ability to collect and analyze demographic, socioeconomic, and housing market data to guide investment decisions and monitor outcomes.

Work requires knowledge of real estate and development finance, affordable and workforce housing finance, and federal, state, and local housing regulations.

Work requires the ability to read and understand complex legal documents, development agreements and contracts, executive business letters and communications, development-related documents, master plans, design guidelines, construction site plans, budget documents, business magazines, journals, newspapers, and technical reports, strategic or operational plans.

Work requires the ability to create clear, accessible financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for diverse audiences, including policymakers and the public.

Work requires the ability to assess public investment proposals for financial viability, community benefit, and alignment with long-term affordability targets.

Work requires the ability to exercise tact, discretion, and sound judgment in addressing sensitive or confidential matters.

Work is widely varied, involving analyzing and evaluating many complex and significant variables. Organization-wide policies, procedures, or precedents are developed and / or recommended.

Demonstrate logical and creative thought processes to identify issues and develop solutions.