DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM

SALARY: $65,000 - $72,000 (based upon credentials)
The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.
REPORTS TO: Program Manager
TRAVEL: Less than 5%
The Missouri Department of Economic Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Team is seeking a talented finance leader who is passionate about serving communities, innovative in their approach to using funding to spur community development, and experienced in federal grant and financial management. If this sounds like you, consider joining the team as our Chief Financial Officer!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, Community or Economic Development, Economics, Statistical Analysis, or a closely related field, AND
• 3-5 years of applicable experience
  o Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant

This is a senior-level position serving as the Chief Financial Officer for the CDBG Team, involving execution of highly complex financial management for multiple federal grants and the entire CDBG Team budget. The role provides leadership and management for up to four (4) professional staff including the Integrated Disbursement & Information System (IDIS) Specialist, Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR) Specialist, Technical Assistance Coordinator, and Single-Audit & Risk Management Specialist.

The CDBG team administers over $100 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to serve communities, targeting three national objectives:

• Benefit to low- to moderate- income (LMI) persons.
• Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
• Meet an urgent need.
• Analysis and management of the CDBG operating budget for completeness, accuracy, and conformity with federal and state requirements, including:

o Developing funding solutions that meet communities’ needs and comply with applicable laws.
o Monitoring team expenditures and project disbursements and recommending adjustments as needed.
o Developing and reviewing financial forecasts and projections.

o Developing grant budgets to set up the team for long-term success and ensure compliance with applicable laws.

• Lead financial processes and grant management activities relative to federal grant allocations.
• Development of key performance indicators to ensure effective, accurate, and transparent financial management and project funding.
• Assemble and present financial data for use in budget and program evaluations, including the DED dashboard.
• Exercise a high degree of initiative and sound judgment in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Produce Grant Agreements and Project Budgets (Funding Approvals)
• Produce and deliver Training and Technical Assistance to internal and external customers.
• Lead policy and procedure development for financial activities.
• Oversee risk assessment activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.