JOB DESCRIPTION
Organizational Mission: Esperanza Community Housing Corporation is a social justice
non-profit in South Central Los Angeles that achieves long-term, comprehensive
community development. We recognize that Indigenous, Black, Latino, and immigrant
communities are disproportionately impacted by historical oppression, health disparities,
disinvestment, and displacement. Therefore, we develop and preserve affordable housing;
elevate health equity and access to care; mobilize for environmental justice; create and
protect local economic opportunities; expand engagement in arts and culture; and advocate
for policies protecting human rights. Esperanza works collaboratively to strengthen South
Los Angeles. In all of our actions, Esperanza builds hope with the community.
Position Summary: Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Finance is responsible for all
financial matters and activities to ensure the financial health of Esperanza Community
Housing Corporation and its affiliate entities (Mercado La Paloma Housing Portfolio).
Working closely with the Executive Director and Board Finance Committee, the Director of
Finance will manage day-to-day financial operations for a growing organization and
provide strategic financial planning, implement financial decisions, improve financial
processes, manage debt, improve revenue, maintain a healthy financial position, enhance
funder confidence, and promote long- term financial growth. This position will manage 1
part-time financial assistant/bookkeeper and will collaborate with supervise the HR
Generalist/Manager. Financial Operations Management:

Financial Analysis Responsibilities:

General Organizational Policies and Management Responsibilities:

Qualifications

Work Environment: This is a full-time in-office, 40-hour/week position that will work on-
site at Esperanza’s South Los Angeles office, on a work schedule that facilitates direct
engagement and support. There are options to work a hybrid schedule with Executive
Director approval. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers,
phones and photocopiers. The work environment is usually consistent with that of a typical
office’s noise level.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform essential functions. This job requires that the employee must occasionally lift
and/or move up to 20 pounds. Also required is the ability to listen, hear, speak, read, write,
concentrate, and climb stairs, bend, and stoop. Must be able to use a telephone and
computer to accomplish a variety of job tasks.
Employment Type: This is a full-time (40 hours/week), exempt, salaried, at-will staff
position, employed by Esperanza Community Housing Corporation. This position requires
independent judgment, and direct administrative work relating to internal processes.
Exempt employees are expected to work at minimum 40 hours a week, spending the
necessary time within reason to accomplish all assigned duties and tasks, in order to
complete key assignments and related tasks on schedule, and will have an orientation
period of 90 days for benefits, and 6 months for performance and review.
Compensation & Benefits: Competitive starting salary range of $100,000-$125,000, based
on qualifications and experience. Esperanza Community Housing offers comprehensive
benefits that include: 100% medical and dental, cash in lieu of medical and dental,
unemployment, 401K with matching, group life, accidental death, long-term disability, and
holiday/vacation/sick leave pay.
To apply: Email a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to
hr@esperanzacommunityhousing.org with the subject line: Director of Finance
Esperanza Community Housing is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and
encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, ethnicity, age,
gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, religion, disability, or any other status
protected by laws or regulations. We work to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees
and actively enforce zero-tolerance policies against discrimination and harassment. Women,
people of color, and South Los Angeles residents are strongly encouraged to apply