The Newport Group

Lead financial planning, compliance, and administrative strategy for a large public housing agency managing a $350M+ budget. | Experienced financial leader with CPA or MBA, expertise in government fund accounting, regulatory compliance, and managing multidisciplinary teams. | Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Public Affordable Housing Development Location: Sacramento, CA (On-site 9/80 schedule- every other Friday off) Industry: Public Housing / Community Development / Government Administration Compensation: Executive Salary Range ($175,000 – $285,000+ DOE) + CalPERS Pension The Opportunity Our client is seeking a high-caliber Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as a key executive leader for one of California's most influential housing and redevelopment agencies. This role is responsible for the overall fiscal integrity and administrative excellence of an organization managing a $350M+ annual budget dedicated to revitalizing neighborhoods and providing affordable housing opportunities across the Sacramento region. What You’ll Do • Executive Financial Oversight: Direct all financial planning, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and complex governmental fund accounting. • Administrative Strategy: Lead multidisciplinary teams across Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Procurement. • Regulatory Stewardship: Ensure strict compliance with HUD reporting requirements, including Section 8 and federal entitlement programs like CDBG and HOME. • Public-Private Partnerships: Collaborate with developers and regional partners to finance large-scale multi-family developments and infrastructure projects. • Labor Relations: Guide personnel policy and negotiate labor agreements within a unionized public-sector environment. Who You Are • The Strategist: A seasoned financial leader with a CPA or MBA and 10+ years of experience in complex financial environments. • The Systems Expert: Highly proficient in enterprise financial software (such as Yardi) and modernizing administrative workflows. • The Communicator: Capable of presenting sensitive financial data to governing boards and elected officials under Brown Act transparency standards. • The Mission-Driven Professional: Dedicated to "Changing Lives" through equitable investment and community revitalization. Qualifications • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; Master's/CPA highly preferred. • Experience: Extensive background in GASB standards, federal grant compliance, and multi-entity audit consolidation. • Leadership: Proven ability to manage HR policy, IT infrastructure, and capital project financing. Are you ready to lead Sacramento’s housing future? Apply today to join an executive team shaping the infrastructure of our city. #NowHiring #FinanceDirector #AffordableHousing #HousingDevelopment #RealEstateJobs #SacramentoJobs #CaliforniaJobs #NonprofitJobs #ExecutiveSearch #HousingFinance #LIHTC #Governmentagency