King County Housing Authority

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The King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is seeking a dynamic, forward‑thinking financial executive to serve as its next Executive Vice President of Administration/Chief Administrative Officer (EVP/CAO). This strategic leader will oversee KCHA’s Finance and Support Services departments, guiding critical operational functions while shaping the long‑term fiscal and administrative direction of the Authority. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the EVP will play a central role in developing organizational policy, strengthening internal infrastructure, and promoting efficient, technology‑enabled processes that serve KCHA employees, residents, and the broader King County community. The ideal candidate is both highly skilled and outcomes‑driven, with the ability to lead teams, enhance financial operations, and deliver impactful results. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced, mission-driven financial executive to make a meaningful impact on affordable housing throughout King County. The EVP will report to the President/CEO. Key Responsibilities • Serves as a member of the senior executive team supporting the President/CEO and developing agency policy, strategic goals, and operational plans for the organization. • Leads the Vice Presidents of the Finance and Support Services departments; assigns projects and tracks progress; establishes priorities for their departments in coordination with Vice Presidents; provides feedback and analysis on prospective strategies. • Provides strategy and leadership over department- and Agency-wide initiatives in areas of Finance and Support Services; organizes interrelated program functions with other Agency departments. • Develops budgets and funding strategy for federally assisted housing programs including analyzing various funding allocations for HUD funded programs; works with HUD employees in local and national offices; counsels the President/CEO on related proposed policy issues at the local and national levels. Collaborates effectively with internal stakeholders from key operational departments on financial impact of funding allocations, including collaboration on strategic use of non-federal funding. • Consults and supports the Authority's labor management committee; evaluates contract proposals to determine financial and organizational impact; evaluate and communicate impact of proposals on administrative and/or operational efficiencies in support functions such as payroll. • Oversees the development of the corporate budget; meets with department managers to discuss their plans; recommends budget allocations, monitors corporate profits and losses; makes major funding recommendations to the Executive Team; prepares presentations and materials for the Board on long-term strategy with the annual budget. • Works as the internal management consultant on a broad array of operational, financial, and administrative areas; attends meetings; analyzes documents and handouts; contests assumptions and drafts logical conclusions of proposals; acts as the President/CEO's representative in listening to proposals and projects at meetings. • Assists as a public disclosure officer as is required by State law; and provides oversight to agency responses to citizen requests for information about the agency and for other agency documents. • Directs project managers in Risk Management, Administrative Services Contract Analysis and Fleet Administration; institutes policies and procedures. • Recruits and selects department personnel; assigns, directs, trains and inspects the work of staff; rewards, disciplines, coaches, counsels and evaluates staff performance; creates staff schedules; develops and achieves high performance and strategic objectives for departments; transfers, promotes, suspends, terminates, and demotes. Ideal Candidate Our EVP is a respected leader of excellent reputation and character, with a broad range of administrative expertise and a proven ability to lead and develop teams within complex organizations. This executive combines strategic vision with hands‑on execution - driving financial performance and operational excellence while overseeing Finance and Support Services, shaping organizational strategy, and navigating complex regulatory and compliance requirements. They are decisive under pressure, highly analytical, and adept at aligning departmental initiatives with the Authority’s mission and long‑term goals. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, along with demonstrated success motivating high‑performing teams and fostering collaboration across departments. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in financial oversight, policy development, and regulatory compliance, while serving as a trusted advisor on technical and operational issues. KCHA seeks an EVP who will contribute to and complement an evolving culture of diverse, innovative leadership - modeling inclusive and inspirational leadership, engaging authentically with people from all backgrounds, and cultivating a strong sense of belonging across the organization, to address today’s challenges and tomorrow’s housing needs. Education and Expertise • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field, and... • Extensive experience in organizational leadership, financial management and/or public housing, or... • An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position. • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification in finance or human resources is required upon hire. Required Skills and Abilities • Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of finance/financial management and administration including: • Strong understanding of major HUD funded programs including RAD, Moving to Work, Housing Choice Voucher and Low-Income Public Housing. • Knowledge of HUD financial reporting requirements. • Public administration, financial management, accounting, and contract administration. • Layering requirements related to Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to public housing authority management. • Principles of management, organization, planning, development and implementation of responsibilities as they relate to the duties of the job. • Experience and familiarity with public financing including Private Activity Bond issuance, credit rating performance and debt management • Effective balance of strategy and execution with the ability to drive change and achieve business results. • Strong critical-thinking skills, ability to evaluate information, implement timely decisions and make recommendations that anticipate the costs, benefits, risks, and organizational impact within KCHA’s context and the Housing Authority national landscape. • Extensive communication skills, including a high degree of emotional intelligence, conflict-resolution experience; proven ability to build strong external relationships with a variety of vendors, partner organizations and other stakeholders. • Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in carrying out duties and responsibilities, exercise initiative, and provide leadership. Routinely exercise sound judgment in analyzing situations and in reaching decisions quickly. A self-starter that can multi-task and prioritize. • Ability to analyze and develop effective policies and procedures; present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically, and persuasively in public meetings. • Cultural sensitivity and competency, which is essential in serving economically disadvantaged, diverse populations, including homeless and special needs households, with a particular focus on households that often fall through the community-based safety net. • Proven success in building productive and engaged work teams with a focus on mentoring and nurturing staff development. • Career path that shows a mix of stability and growth-focused moves with similar organizations and capacity to develop and nurture relationships culminating in overall success. • Ability to manage internal and external resources, agencies and budgets. A thorough background and driver’s check will be completed before hire. Compensation and Benefits This position offers a competitive salary range of $212,387.00 to $254,864.00 with a midpoint of $297,342.00. A comprehensive benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance plans, vacation, sick and personal leave, reduced tuition, and retirement benefits. Recruitment Process Candidates should apply by March 20, 2026 to ensure consideration. About KCHA King County Housing Authority (KCHA), the largest affordable housing provider in the Pacific Northwest, seeks to provide innovative, effective, and equitable housing solutions so that all people and communities can prosper. The Authority, founded in 1939, operates as an independent municipal corporation, providing rental housing and assistance to more than 50,000 people in over 23,000 households. Serving 37 cities (not including Seattle and Renton) and the unincorporated areas of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. County, the Authority’s geographic scope of operations spans 2,000 square miles. KCHA’s service area includes 1.2 million of the county’s 2.26 million residents and is home to the majority of its low-income households. KCHA covers operating costs with rents from tenants and federal funding. With a 2026 annual consolidated budget of $575.1 million, and 550 full-time employees, KCHA is led by the President/CEO under the direction of a Board of five volunteer Commissioners (including one KCHA program participant) appointed by the King County Executive and confirmed by the King County Council. A cabinet of eight senior leaders comprise the core management and leadership team.