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Director of Finance

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Des Moines, IA, USA
Full-time

To establish and maintain the organization’s accounting and financial principles, practices, procedures, and initiatives. To establish and maintain prudent financial controls and ensure compliance with the organization’s contractual agreements, grants, and governmental regulations. Oversight of key Administrative functions including Human Resources, Risk Management, Mortgage Processing and Closing, Mortgage Delinquencies, and Office Management

Areas of Responsibility: 

Financial Management

  • Oversee all aspects of the general ledger, including account structure, entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
  • Prepare monthly financial summary, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial operating reports as requested by the Executive Director, Treasurer, Finance Committee or Board of Directors.
  • Manages the annual audit and the relationship with the accounting firm including preparation of work papers.
  • Facilitate the filing of any required governmental reports - Form 990, Form 990T, payroll tax returns, etc.
  • Recommend to the Finance Committee/ Board of Directors policy changes related to the financial management and control of the organization.
  • Lead all financing activities including debt, mortgage sales to banks and New Market Tax Credit transactions.
  • In conjunction with the Executive Director, Leadership Team, and Finance Committee, lead the preparation of the organizational budget.
  • Manage cash position and bank relationships.

Administrative

  • LMA (Leadership, Management, Accountability) for Mortgage Accountant, Mortgage Processor, Accounting and Collections Associate, Safety Coach, and Human Resource Manager. Provide guidance and direction on work responsibilities, conduct one-on-one meetings, coach, and provide informal and formal feedback on performance and goals.
  • Participate with the leadership team in organizational development and affiliate leadership activities.
  • Staff liaison to Finance Committee
  • Maintain the organization’s bank accounts, investments, and banking relationships.
  • Reconcile bank accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Manage the organization’s accounts payable and receivable.
  • Oversee the administration of payroll.Oversee employee benefits administration
  • Manage affiliate insurance policies and license renewals

Analysis

  • Analyze trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.
  • Analyze /prepare cash forecasts
  • Ad hoc analysis as assigned.

Compliance and Control

  • Ensure financial compliance with the organization’s commitments related to grants, loans, and other contractual obligations.
  • Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local laws related to the organization’s financial management.
  • Recommend and implement improvement opportunities to improve controls throughout the organization.
  • Oversee tracking of restricted funds and funding position of builds.

Risk Management

  • Manage the Safety Coach in leading and evaluating organization safety effectiveness.
  • Maintain policies and procedures around safety practices.
  • Lead activities around corporate liability, property, workers compensation, and other insurance.

Construction

  • Provide job costing and budget comparison for houses

Mortgage Origination

  • Coordinate closing process with internal teams and funders.
  • Provide mortgage breakdown and closing cost information for closings.
  • Manage the preparation of Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure documents and files prior to closing.
  • Coordinate loan sales to banks.
  • Mortgage Servicing
  • Manage relationship with Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corp. (Servicer)
  • Manage mortgage loan delinquencies and recommend actions to work with partner families
  • Recommend actions for foreclosure/modification activity.

ReStore

  • Work with ReStore Director to develop, implement, and monitor financial controls in the ReStore.
  • Maintain controls over cash receipts and revenue.
  • Maintain controls over inventory.
  • Provide ReStore financial reports as requested by the ReStore Director or Executive Director
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
CPA preferred, but not required. 7-10 years of direct experience in Accounting.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Describes the minimum education and experience, certifications, licenses, physical demands, working conditions and skill sets needed to perform the job
  • Must demonstrate the ability to lead by the five values outlined below.
  • Mortgage origination & processing experience a plus.
  • Demonstrated experience in financial management concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to give and receive detailed information in person, over telephone, and at meetings. Ability to exchange ideas and convey detailed information accurately to staff, volunteers and others.
  • Must be proficient in or able to use or learn to use office equipment such as computer, printer, phone, copiers, calculator, fax machine and other communication vehicles. Capability to use Excel, Word, and Google suite. Capability to administer general ledger system (QuickBooks).
  • Treat others in a nondiscriminatory, lawful and ethical manner, respecting the differences among people, and the value they bring to GDMHFH.
  • Demonstrate skills of a team player capable of collaborating with staff, board, volunteers, donors, partner families, business partners, and the donor community.
  • Follow safe practices in all work activities to avoid injuries and accidents.

Organization Info

Habitat for Humanity International

Overview
Headquarters: 
Americus, GA, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1987
About Us
Mission: 

Habitat for Humanity believes that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. We build and repair houses all over the world using volunteer labor and donations. Our partner families purchase these houses through no-profit, no-interest mortgage loans or innovative financing methods. As a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry that builds with people in need regardless of race or religion, we welcome volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 21 2019
Active Until: 
Nov 22 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Habitat for Humanity International
industry: 
Nonprofit