Posted: December 18, 2009

Public Benefit Corporations
Deputy Director of Finance

The Canal Street Development Corporation, Piazza d’Italia Development Corporation and Rivergate Development Corporation were created in the 1980s and 1990s to develop properties donated to the city of New Orleans. Each corporation is governed by a Board of Directors with the Mayor as the sole stockholder. A consolidated staff is responsible for managing the daily operations of the three public benefit corporations.

The Deputy Director of Finance is responsible for maintaining financial, accounting and administrative services in order to support daily operations of the three public benefit corporations. The Deputy Director of Finance reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for preparing financial statements, maintaining cash controls, preparing and reviewing reports, purchasing, maintaining accounts payable and accounts receivable and managing office operations. Responsibilities of the Deputy Director of Finance are as follows:

Administer and monitor the financial system in order to ensure finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.

Assist with preparation of the annual operating budget.

Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.

Establish and maintain cash controls.

Establish, maintain and reconcile the general ledger.

Oversee the accounts payable and accounts receivable systems in order to ensure complete and accurate records of all moneys.

Prepare internal income statements, balance sheets and monthly financial statements; prepare internal quarterly reports and report on variances as directed.

Maintain the computerized accounting system.

Maintain financial files and records.

Compile financial documents and assist with the annual audit.

Furnish internal reports, revise and update reports to be more useful and efficient, and furnish external reports as necessary.

Review monthly management reports from the real estate developments.

Review insurance documents from tenants to make sure that insurance meets lease requirements.

Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics.

Three to five years of business experience, with public accounting, lease accounting or real estate development accounting experience preferred.

Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures on manual and automated systems.

Familiarity with accounting/bookkeeping software.

Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point).

Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.

Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.

Ability to work well in a team environment that promotes inclusiveness and communication among team members.