Director of Finance

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At Evergreen Habitat for Humanity, we believe in a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Through volunteer labor and tax-deductible donations of money and materials, Habitat builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses with the help of the homeowner. Habitat houses are sold to families at no profit, financed with affordable loans. We build strength, stability, and self-reliance and are looking for the next passionate leader to join our team!

Evergreen Habitat is searching for a dynamic and committed professional to serve as our Director of Finance. The Director of Finance is responsible for advancing the mission and vision of Habitat for Humanity by ensuring the financial integrity of the organization. This position is responsible for the overall financial policies and practices of the organization. The Director ensures accurate and timely reporting for all business activities and is responsible for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles as well as Federal, State and local tax compliance for a non-profit organization.

This position is an engaged member of the leadership team and manages the finance staff.

Key components of this position include accounting, banking, reporting, budgeting and audit. This position also oversees payroll and human resources. The Director is a key position of the organization and works closely and collaboratively with all departments of the organization to advance the mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Finance Responsibilities - 90%

• Maintains responsibility for accounting and financial reporting, treasury and cash flow, budgeting, audit, tax, long-range forecasting, and insurance activities for the organization.
• Supports the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and comparison of actual to budgeted results
• Provides financial reporting and analysis to the CEO, COO, Senior Leadership team, Finance Committee and the Board of Directors.
• Coordinates and attends all monthly Finance Committee meetings made up of staff and volunteers.
• Coordinates with external auditors and manages the annual audit of the organization’s financial statements.
• Coordinates preparation, review and timely filing of the organization’s annual Form 990 tax return.
• Works with the Director of Grants and Resource Development to manage local, State and Federal grant reimbursements, compliance and reporting.
• Works with the Finance and IT staff and software providers to provide computer applications necessary to maintain proper records and to afford adequate internal accounting controls.
• Manages the annual budget process with the Senior Leadership Team
• Provides monthly reviews of budget status with the Senior Leadership Team and the CEO.
• Establishes and cultivates relationships with banks and other financial institutions; ensures compliance with loan covenants.
• Manages Finance staff.
• Maintains appropriate internal controls over financial transactions and reporting.
• Analyzes current processes, recommends and implements improvements.
• Prepares ad hoc analyses and/or miscellaneous financial reports as needed.
• Oversees servicing of in-house mortgages.
• Manages human resources, payroll and benefits
• Interacts with Habitat for Humanity International as required
• Other duties as assigned.

Leadership Team Responsibilities – 5%

• Be an engaged team member participating with planning, implementation, and evaluation of new and existing programs
• Ensure the leadership team understands the financial position of the organization

Habitat Engagement – 5%

• Understand the Habitat history, mission and culture from a staff, volunteer and donor perspective
• Be an engaged member of the organization by understanding and working effectively with other departments
• Participate in staff meetings and training
• Work to create an integrated and positive internal culture

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Dedication to and ability to articulate the mission and core values of Habitat for Humanity
• Exemplary leadership and problem-solving skills, including addressing unexpected issues and emergencies
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger and accounting concepts
• Profi…