Finance New Orleans

OrganizationBackground
Finance New Orleans("FNO") is a quasi-governmental financial institution with a mission toimprove the quality of life in the city of New Orleans by investing inaffordable housing, economic development, and climate resilience projects thatproduce quality jobs and wealth for residents.
The City Council ofNew Orleans created FNO in 1978 under the Louisiana Public Trust Code (La.Revised Statutes 9:2341-47). FANO was initially called the New Orleans HomeMortgage Authority" but changed its brand in 1999. Finance New Orleans wasrecently adopted as a brand name in 2020 to reflect its future direction. FNOis not a department or division of the City of New Orleans, but the CityCouncil of New Orleans appoints its seven-member Board of Trustees. Since 1978,FANO has financed more than $630 million worth of mortgages and down paymentgrants for more than 7,800 first-time homebuyers and low to moderate-incomefamilies throughout Orleans Parish.
Long-Term Strategic Vision
After sustainingseveral natural and financial disasters, Finance New Orleans re-imagined itsoperations to focus on using climate resilience as an opportunity to protectand grow New Orleans to its full potential for all community stakeholders. In2021, Finance New Orleans launched a 10-Year Strategic Vision that includesfour goals:
1. Use Climate Resilience to Physically Transform New Orleans
2. CreateEconomic Development Opportunities
3. BuildPublic Wealth for Community Reinvestment
4. Growas an Agile and Innovative Organization
Job Overview
As Finance Manager,you will assume responsibility for overseeing all financial and accountingfunctions within the organization. This pivotal role involves ensuring precisefinancial reporting, establishing and managing the company's operating model,and offering strategic financial insights. The ideal candidate should be adeptat getting into the details and possess a strong educational background inbusiness, finance, or accounting, ideally holding an MBA or CPA certification.Relevant work experience in finance, public finance, accounting, or consultingis highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assess end-to-endfinancial processes to identify opportunities for increased efficiency.
• Evaluateaccounting policies, procedures, and integrate Business Intelligence (BI)software solutions to identify cost and time-saving opportunities and plan forfuture growth.
• Collaborate withthe existing team to develop and implement financial strategies aligned withthe company's goals.
• Own and optimizemodels, reporting, and analysis for the Finance department functions.
• Direct and managefinancial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Supervise and leadaccounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable and financialreporting.
• Ensure compliancewith regulatory standards and financial laws.
• Analyze financialdata, providing insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Collaboratecross-functionally to support business decisions and initiatives.
• Managerelationships with external auditors, banks, and financial institutions.
• Lead, mentor, anddevelop a high-performing finance and accounting team.
• Generate financialanalyses to aid C-Suite decision-making and coordinate financial reporting formonthly board meetings.
• Undertake anyadditional responsibilities delegated by the Chief Business Officer.
• Manage assignedprojects as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Graduate degreefrom an accredited college or university in accounting or a closely relatedfield.
• Experience inAccounting or Finance working for a city, state, or government entity.
• Experience inpublic or housing finance.
• Certified PublicAccountant (CPA) or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO).
• 10+ years in asenior finance role.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• BusinessIntelligence expertise, including the ability to leverage BI tools for enhancedfinancial reporting and analysis.
• In-depth knowledgeof accounting principles, GAAP, and GASB pronouncements.
• Ability tointerpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, andregulations.
• Proficiency inusing Microsoft Office 365 applications (including Word and Excel).
• Effective verbaland written communication skills.
• Exceptionalleadership abilities with a proven track record of building and managing teams.
• Strategic thinkerwith excellent data analysis, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized,self-motivated, and able to develop and implement strategic goals.
• Ability tomultitask and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility inboth work schedule and project implementation.
• Ability to represent theorganization positively in the community.