A Financial Manager directs and plans the financial activities of a company or organization. Prepares financial statements and business activity and forecasting reports; supervises accounting and preparation of financial reports; advises management with regard to finance decisions.
Largo, FL Job Details Full-time $72,546 - $89,541 a year 21 hours ago Qualifications Spreadsheets Driver's License GAAP Data analysis software Full Job Description Financial Portfolio & Budget Manager Help Strengthen Communities Through Financial Stewardship At the Pinellas County Housing Authority (PCHA), our mission is to provide quality affordable housing and opportunities that improve lives and strengthen communities. Every program we administer, every property we manage, and every family we serve relies on sound financial stewardship to ensure long-term success. We are seeking a mission-driven Financial Portfolio Manager I who understands that behind every budget, forecast, and financial report are residents, families, and communities counting on us to deliver vital housing services. This is more than an accounting position—it is an opportunity to use your financial expertise to help advance affordable housing initiatives and support meaningful outcomes throughout Pinellas County. Why This Role Matters The Financial Portfolio Manager I serves as a strategic financial partner to our housing programs, properties, and leadership team. By ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining compliance, supporting responsible budgeting, and providing insightful analysis, this position helps safeguard the resources that make our mission possible. Your work will directly contribute to: Preserving affordable housing opportunities Supporting responsible stewardship of public resources Ensuring long-term financial sustainability of housing programs Helping leadership make informed decisions that benefit residents and communities Advancing PCHA's commitment to service and operational excellence Our Values in Action At PCHA, how we achieve our mission is just as important as what we achieve. We seek team members who embody our core values: Service You recognize that your work ultimately supports residents and communities and approach every task with a spirit of public service. Integrity You uphold the highest ethical standards and demonstrate honesty, accountability, and professionalism in all financial activities. Collaboration You build strong partnerships across departments and work together to solve challenges and achieve organizational goals. Excellence You pursue accuracy, continuous improvement, and high-quality results in everything you do. Innovation You look for opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and support better decision-making through data and analysis. What You'll Do Manage financial activities for assigned housing properties, grants, and programs Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning efforts Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports Analyze financial trends and provide recommendations to leadership Monitor cash flow, banking activities, and investments Support annual audits and regulatory reporting requirements Perform account reconciliations and monthly close activities Partner with property management and operational teams to support financial success Assist in achieving organizational goals through strategic financial management What You'll Bring Accounting or finance experience with a general understanding of financial statements, general ledger activity, reconciliations, budgeting, and basic accounting principles. A strong team player who works well with Finance, Property Management, and other departments across the organization. Willingness and ability to learn new systems, processes, programs, and areas of finance. Good problem-solving skills and the willingness to research an issue, ask appropriate questions, and work toward a solution. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and communicate financial information clearly. Dependable and organized, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines. Positive attitude and initiative. Someone who is willing to jump in, help the team, and learn rather than needing to already know everything. Desire to grow professionally and take on increasing responsibility as knowledge and experience develop. Adaptable and flexible with the ability to adjust to changing priorities, deadlines, and organizational needs. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. This is especially important in financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end work. Must be local or able to reliably commute to the office, as this is an in-person position. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field OR Associate degree in Accounting and ten (10) years of progressively responsible accounting experience Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities Valid Florida Driver's License and ability to meet PCHA insurance requirements Preferred Qualifications Experience with Yardi software Experience in affordable housing, public sector finance, grant administration, or HUD-funded programs Join a Team That Makes a Difference If you're looking for a career where your financial expertise can create a lasting impact, we invite you to join PCHA. Here, your work will help support safe, affordable housing and strengthen the communities we serve every day. Together, we are building opportunities, creating stability, and improving lives.
