Position Open: February 11, 2026

Position Close: February 26, 2026

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Deputy Chief Financial Officer

(Deputy CFO)

Salary: $171,452 - $192,767

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA)

Nashville, TN

MDHA serves Nashville and Davidson County. The mission of the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) is to create quality affordable housing options, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities, and help build a better Nashville.

MDHA employs over 300 staff members, has a budget of $200 million, and houses approximately 30,000 people, primarily through nearly 8,000 Section 8 Vouchers and over 6,800 apartments, which are mainly Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) units, at 39 properties. MDHA is a housing authority, a community development agency, and a redevelopment agency.

Position Summary

The Deputy Chief Financial Officer is a key strategic partner to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The Deputy CFO oversees all finance, accounting, and reporting activities for the organization. Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and sound fiscal management. Ensure financial sustainability through collaborative leadership and technical expertise.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Supervision

Supervise finance staff; support professional development and foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture.

Mentor finance staff, recruit, train, and evaluate the finance staff.

Strategic Planning

Facilitate annual budget development and financial planning; assist the CFO in long-term strategy and fiscal policy.

Provide financial planning and analysis to guide enterprise-level decisions, resource allocation, and capital planning.

Identify process improvements, operating efficiencies, and cost-saving measures.

Analyze financial data monthly, flag risks and opportunities for senior management.

Financial Management

Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and general ledger management.

Prepare and review financial statements, forecasts, and reports for accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Compliance and Reporting

Ensure timely tax filings and other statutory reporting.

Maintains accurate records, reports on operational effectiveness, trends, and variances to ownership and senior management.

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