Financial Specialist III

Join Our Team To Empower Communities And Build Futures!

The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development works in partnership with the Redevelopment and Housing Authority to serve the people of Fairfax County by creating housing opportunities to promote inclusive and thriving communities. Help make our vision of a community everyone can afford to call home a reality! This position plays a critical role in ensuring fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and strategic oversight of federal grant funds that support affordable housing programs across the county. Key responsibilities include the following :

• A strong understanding and experience providing financial management and accounting for HUD housing assistance voucher programs and state funded housing assistance programs.
• Oversee the accounting transactions for various MTW Voucher programs (HCV, EHV, RAD, VASH, etc.), including monthly pay packages.
• Oversee grant fund management, ensuring compliance with HUD regulations and grant agreements.
• Collaborate with program staff and senior management to assess funding needs and resolve grant-related financial issues.
• Develop, monitor, and submit program budgets using financial analysis.
• Coordinate interim and final audits; contribute to consolidated financial statements.
• Present complex financial data to leadership and program teams.
• Guide program staff in daily financial operations and transaction processing.
• Experience with financial systems such as Yardi and SAP.
• Submit regular reports on HUD systems such as Voucher Management System (VMS).
• Oversee implementation and performance of the State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP).

We are committed to the One Fairfax Policy by intentionally considering equity when making policies, delivering programs and services, considering diverse ideas and perspectives, and communicating with transparency in the decision-making processes.

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