Overview

New Hope Services (NHS) is proudly celebrating 65 years of service to Southern Indiana and our extended service area. NHS has built the capacity to provide a full continuum of human services from child and family support through ability services. Our unique expertise in developing affordable housing allows us to also partner with the communities we serve to have an even greater positive economic and community development impact.

Position Summary:

The Housing Finance & Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting the financial management, regulatory compliance, and operational administration of New Hope Services’ (NHS) affordable housing portfolio and real estate development activities. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliant program administration, and effective coordination across housing programs including HOME, CHDO, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), and other funding sources

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Monthly HOME, CHDO Supplement and Tax Credit billings
Prepare Construction project draws
Prepare HOME and CHDO award packets for signatures and submission to State agency
Prepare and submit CHDO mortgage payoff letters to county clerk for recording
Prepare journal entry postings for submission to Controller
Revenue and payment posting
Monthly reconciliations of receivable, fixed assets, deferred revenue and some payable accounts
Under the direction of the President, communicate with equity providers, management company, auditors, and bank contacts regarding reports, HOME award info, Tax Credit billing info, etc.
Reconcile monthly tax credit expenses tracking info to due from accounts
Prepare 8609s for review to send to State agency and IRS
Update SAM Registration annually
Monitor project financial activity to support compliance with funding requirements and project budgets
Help prepare all final real estate project applications for review

GENERAL DUTIES:
Provides back-up at reception area as needed
Perform tasks as requested and held directly responsible to the SVP/CFO
Serves as a positive role model, exhibits high ethical standards, and promotes the mission and values of NHDS
Maintain familiarity with and review the personnel policies and procedures of New Hope Services (Employee Handbook)
Contribute to the team effort to accomplish the mission of New Hope Development Services

QUALIFICATIONS:
Working knowledge of GAAP
Strong general ledger, and accounts receivable working knowledge
Very computer friendly — spreadsheet proficient (hardware and software)
Must be proficient in Excel, Word, and Navision
Must be detail oriented and able to meet deadlines

EDUCATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent experience
3 – 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or housing program administration
Experience with affordable housing programs (HOME, CHDO, LIHTC, or similar) strongly preferred
Grant management experience a plus

BENEFITS:

Medical
Dental
Vision
STD
LTD – company paid
Life Insurance – company paid
Employee Assistance Program – company paid
Accident & Critical Illness
401k – annual company match (% varies)
Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Personal Days, Paid Holidays
*Equal Opportunity Employer