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Nonprofit HR lists this Senior Vice President of Finance, IT & Procurement opportunity in new haven, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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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new haven, CT, 06540, US
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