Chief Financial Officer

Company: Habitat For Humanity International
Location: New York
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County will oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, financial planning, reporting, compliance, and administrative functions. This individual will be responsible for maintaining sound fiscal management, optimizing financial systems, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and grant requirements. The CFO will play a critical role in supporting Habitat's mission of building affordable housing in New York City and Westchester by providing strategic financial leadership and oversight.Key ResponsibilitiesFinance & Accounting

• Direct and monitor all financial functions including accounting (Fund EZ, Financial Edge NXT, QuickBooks), financial planning and analysis, cash management, investments, taxes, and banking.
• Develop and manage annual organizational budgeting, financial forecasting, and multi-year financial plans in collaboration with the leadership team to ensure organizational growth and sustainability.
• Provide monthly and bi-monthly financial reports and analyses to the executive leadership team, Board of Directors, and Board Committees, ensuring tracking by fund, project, and department.
• Serve as the liaison to the Board Finance, Audit & Risk Committees and CDFI board ensuring strategic financial decisions are aligned with Habitat's mission.
• Manage external audit processes, including the preparation and filing of tax returns (IRS990s, NYS CHAR500s) and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Oversee mortgage servicing, including loan origination, repayment, and delinquency management.
• Support CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) operations with loan funding, billing, collections, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with the Housing Services, Real Estate and Development Departments to ensure robust financial tracking, reconciliation, and budget oversight for construction projects and housing development.Grants Administration & Compliance
• Oversee all financial components of government and foundation grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
• Review and approve financial budgets and reports submitted for potential and existing grants.
• Ensure timely filings for government administrative requirements (AMIS, SAM.GOV,GRANTS.GOV) and ensure adherence to City, State, and Federal regulations.
• Monitor financial compliance for all grants and provide reporting and analysis to stakeholders, including monthly/bi-monthly reports for funders.Human Resources & Benefits
• Oversee payroll processing through a PEO (Professional Employer Organization) and ensure accuracy in bi-weekly payroll cycles.
• Manage employee benefits programs and provide support for human resources issues in collaboration with COO.
• Maintain personnel files in compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies.Administration
• Establish, implement, and review organizational policies, systems, and internal controls to ensure operational efficiency and financial transparency.
• Negotiate and manage relationships with external vendors, including banking, insurance providers, benefits administrators, and technology consultants in collaboration with COO.
• Oversee office systems, technology (including platforms like Microsoft Teams, Robin, OneDrive, SharePoint), and office space management.
• Collaborate closely with the IT provider to ensure appropriate systems are in place for efficient financial and operational management.
• Ensure cross-departmental collaboration for streamlined operations and effective financial systems.
• Lead, motivate, and support a team of finance professionals and consultants, fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.Qualifications
• CPA preferred.
• BA in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial management, including experience in nonprofit, affordable housing or related sectors preferred. Strong understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial regulations.
• Expertise in Fund-EZ, Financial Edge NXT, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work closely with diverse stakeholders, including board members, funders, and government agencies.
• Proven leadership abilities in managing teams, developing talent, and fostering a culture of efficiency and accountability.
• Experience with nonprofit tax filings (IRS 990, NYS CHAR500) and understanding of federal and state compliance requirements.Compensation and BenefitsBase annual salary band: $160,000 - $170,000. Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.Please apply by sending a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications, interest and experience to with the subject line: Chief Financial Officer Application - Applicant Name.Location: New York, NYState/Region: New YorkPosition Category: AffiliateFunction: US AffiliateTravel:About Habitat for HumanityHabitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.At Habitat for Humanity International, we embrace a history rooted in creating equity and take our mission seriously by courageously committing to a culture and workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued. As an equal opportunity employer, we realize that our success depends upon building an inclusive workforce of diverse perspectives and encourage people of varied races (which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, protective hairstyles and hair texture), ethnicities, national origins, tribes, religions, ages, gender identities and expressions, genders, sexual orientations, marital statuses, disabilities, veteran/reserve national guard statuses, socio-economic statuses, thinking and communication styles to work with us.We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children), and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.
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