Job Description

Senior Vice President of Finance, IT & Procurement

Senior Vice President of Finance, IT & Procurement
Salary Range: $190,000 – $220,000
Executive Level (Exempt)
Reports to: President

Affordable Housing Finance Executive | Public Housing Authority Leadership | New Haven, CT

Lead the financial strategy behind affordable housing and community impact in New Haven.

Elm City Communities, the Housing Authority of the City of New Haven, is seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Vice President of Finance, IT & Procurement to lead enterprise financial operations, technology strategy, compliance, procurement, and long-term capital planning for one of Connecticut’s most impactful public housing organizations.

This executive leadership opportunity is ideal for a CPA or senior finance executive with deep experience in affordable housing, public housing authorities, HUD-regulated environments, nonprofit finance, mixed-finance development, or government-related financial operations. The role offers the opportunity to shape financial strategy, modernize enterprise systems, oversee procurement and compliance, and support transformational housing and community development initiatives across New Haven.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the President, the Senior Vice President of Finance, IT & Procurement serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and principal advisor on all matters related to financial stewardship, budgeting, auditing, compliance, information technology, and procurement operations.

This leader will oversee enterprise-wide financial management for a complex, HUD-regulated organization managing public and private funding streams, capital improvement initiatives, affordable housing development projects, and technology modernization efforts. The position also provides strategic oversight of finance teams, IT operations, procurement functions, audit readiness, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and operational finance leader who can balance executive-level planning with strong technical expertise in public sector finance, nonprofit accounting, affordable housing finance, and enterprise systems management.

Key Areas of Leadership

Financial Management, Compliance & Audit Oversight

• Lead all financial operations in compliance with HUD regulations, ACC requirements, and federal, state, and local guidelines
• Oversee audits, internal controls, financial reporting, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Serve as liaison to auditors, federal partners, and financial stakeholders
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of budgets, financial statements, and compliance reporting

Affordable Housing & Development Finance

• Lead operating, capital, development, and property management budgeting processes
• Support mixed-finance development, LIHTC transactions, bond financing, and long-range capital planning
• Partner with leadership on MTW reporting, strategic planning, and financial forecasting

Technology & Procurement Leadership

• Oversee enterprise financial systems, ERP modernization, procurement operations, cybersecurity, and systems integration
• Lead modernization initiatives related to Yardi and other financial or property management systems
• Ensure procurement practices promote transparency, fiscal responsibility, and operational efficiency

Executive & Community Leadership

• Represent Elm City Communities with public agencies, financial institutions, development partners, and community stakeholders
• Present financial and operational information to executive leadership, boards, regulators, and the public

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum eight years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience in public sector, nonprofit, affordable housing, or government-adjacent organizations
• Executive leadership experience overseeing large operational budgets and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong knowledge of HUD programs, public housing finance, mixed-finance transactions, LIHTC, fund accounting, and compliance environments
• Experience leading complex financial operations, audits, enterprise reporting, and strategic planning initiatives

Strongly Preferred

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Experience with Yardi financial and property management systems
• Experience within a Public Housing Authority or Housing Authority Instrumentality
• Background leading financial systems modernization and enterprise technology initiatives

Why Join Elm City Communities?

This is more than a finance leadership role. It is an opportunity to influence affordable housing access, economic stability, neighborhood investment, and long-term community impact throughout New Haven. The ideal leader will bring both technical excellence and mission-driven leadership to an organization focused on innovation, accountability, and service.

If you are a strategic finance executive passionate about affordable housing, public impact, and organizational leadership, we encourage you to apply.

All applications and resumes will be collected through our search partner, Impact Search Advisors

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