Serving as an integral member of the leadership team, the Vice President of Finance is responsible for overseeing the financial management strategy of Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East. In addition to the strategic components, the VP is responsible for coordinating the accuracy and integrity of accounting, budgeting and mortgage related policies, practices, processes, data and reporting across the organization, and for managing the day‐to‐day cash and internal controls.
The VP of Finance leads a team of accounting and mortgage staff that executes all financial transactions, and consults with department heads and staff to ensure accurate, timely, and useful financial information for the operating departments, management, Finance Committee and the Board of Directors. This encompasses construction job costing, thrift retail, mortgage servicing and lending, and nonprofit and government accounting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee accounting functions including the general ledger, account reconciliations, transaction
- processing (AR, AP, GL), and purchase order control. Facilitate accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual closes and preparation of financial statements
- Manage the Finance team to ensure the accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions
- Report current and forecasted financial position of the organization to the President and the Board of Directors
- Lead annual budget process and work with leadership team to control costs and stay in budget
- Lead preparation of the financial audit and tax filings, working closely with external auditors; prepare highlights of key business indicators for the organization’s annual report
- Serve as the staff lead on the Finance Committees of the Board of Directors
- Manage cash-flow and bank accounts, and maintain accurate forecasts of organization’s cash position
- Create monthly cash flow report for leadership team and Board
- Maintains current knowledge and understanding of accounting and tax regulations, laws, industry trends, practices. Establish policies and procedures for compliance, including compliance with US government A‐133 reporting.
- Support HR Manager with implementation of payroll and benefits
- Procure and manage appropriate and comprehensive insurance coverage for the organization
- In coordination with COO, ensure that the organization has adequate financial controls and establish additional controls as necessary
- Assist COO in analysis of opportunities to improve business performance and effectiveness
- Collaborate with Homeownership Programs, Construction, ReStore and Development departments regarding implementation of best practices; staying within established budgets and guidelines and streamlining processes
- Oversee mortgage servicing and origination processes
- Assure organization maintains current mortgage-related practices with federal regulations
- Developer and maintain productive relationship with third party mortgage-related financial institutions
- Oversee leverage of mortgage portfolio
Key Requirements:
- Substantial experience in midrange accounting applications with strong technical and accounting systems foundation. Proven track record in creating structure and best practice internal controls within an organization is desired
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial regulatory guidelines and procedures as it relates to 501(c) 3; solid understanding of non-profit accounting and reporting, construction accounting, tax preparation and grant administration
- Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles to include cash flow management, financial analysis, understanding of GAAP, and creation and implementation of internal controls
- Possess skills in problem resolution, initiative, prioritizing, implementing process enhancements, and handling confidential and sensitive information
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Excel at multi-tasking with various projects and deadlines; attention to detail a must
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Commitment to affordable housing development and the mission of Habitat