The Finance Manager contributes to the Habitat mission by ensuring effective financial planning, budgeting, accounting, and basic controllership of all affiliate financial resources. The Finance Manager works with the CEO, Board Treasurer, and Finance Committee to apply proper practices to assure compliance and to maximize the use of all funds toward our pursuit of providing access to affordable housing.
Founded in 1992, Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization that builds strength, stability, self-reliance and shelter. Since this time, we have built and rehabilitated homes for dozens of families in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Berkshire Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Report the financial position of each affiliate legal entity to the CEO and the Finance Committee in an accurate, complete and timely manner.
- Provide leadership and support to the Bookkeeper to ensure effective accounting, including proper recording of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions.
- Collaborate with leaders of the construction, resource development, homeowner services, and retail teams to apply guidance on budgeting and financial management.
- Lead the annual budget process and work with Executive Director to control costs.
- Direct the annual financial audit and 990 Informational Tax Return preparation
- Ensure proper approvals and processing of financial transactions with all 3rd parties.
- Calculate and record year-end accruals and reconciliations for all legal entities.
- Ensure proper processing and record-keeping of all mortgage servicing activity.
- In cooperation with the Director of Homeowner Services, assure proper application of mortgage-related practices in compliance with regulations.
- Manage cash flow and maintain accurate forecasts of organization’s cash position.
- Ensure that reasonable internal controls are in place to safeguard corporate assets and confidential data; including financial and employee data.
- Provide required financial reports and remittances to financial institutions.
- Provide quarterly reporting and analysis on change in net assets for each cost center.
- Oversee vendor administration of payroll and related reporting.
- Oversee administration of staff benefits, including health insurance and workers compensation.
Educational Background:
Bachelor degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field.
Skills/Experience:
- Ability to apply proper accounting practices for job costing, retail, and mortgage servicing and lending
- Demonstrated understanding and experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Nonprofit and/or government accounting experience preferred.
- Significant experience leading, supervising, and motivating individuals and teams.
- Ability to lead and work with volunteers to complete projects and develop capabilities
- Effective interpersonal communication skills, including written and verbal capabilities and practice of keeping all stakeholders informed
- Ability to work effectively with people of different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds
- Ability to plan, schedule, prioritize, coordinate, delegate, and manage multiple work activities effectively
- Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software and databases
- Customer-oriented approach and practice of serving others
- Ability to find creative ways to overcome obstacles and embrace change
- Demonstrated capability to apply learning from experience and grow one’s talent
- Accountability for results
- Strong record of respecting and supporting team members and associates
- Flexibility regarding work assignments and work hours
- Physical requirements primarily involve working for long periods at a desk operating a desktop computer.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
May 1 2019
Active Until:
Jun 1 2019
Hiring Organization:
Habitat for Humanity International
industry:
Nonprofit