Director of Finance

Description

GREATER ROCHESTER HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Finance

Department: Finance

Reports to: CEO

Payroll Status: Exempt

Work Week: Standard

Pay Grade: 10

Job Summary

The Director of Finance plays a pivotal role in ensuring the organization's financial stability and growth. This position oversees day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting, while also developing and implementing financial policies to maintain compliance with internal controls and regulations. As both a strategic leader and a hands-on contributor, the Director of Finance combines high-level financial oversight with active involvement in operational tasks to support the organization's mission and long-term success.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide oversight into the organization's financial operations, cash management, accounting, internal control structure and risk management.
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the organizations’ mission and goals.
• Provide financial leadership and strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Collaborate and interface with Human Resources on various organizational facets including total rewards, compliance, workforce planning, and strategic decision-making.
• Manage relations with bankers, investment managers, auditors and other external financial entities.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis for decision making.
• Prepare a timely and accurate monthly financial reporting package with key performance indicators for distribution to the Finance Committee, Board or Directors and internal stakeholders, in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Coordinate the annual budget process by soliciting information from the leadership team and facilitating decision making that aligns with the organization’s mission and strategy. Present the annual budget with key performance indicators to the Finance Committee and Board of Directors.
• Monitor adherence to the budget monthly; facilitate decision making for course correction when necessary.
• Oversee forecasting and ensure cash flow is sufficient to meet operational needs.
• Manage the annual financial statement audit process.
• Ensure compliance with tax reporting requirements, including but not limited to an annual Form 990 and CHAR500, monthly sales tax, annual 1099 forms, quarterly payroll tax reporting, annual W-2 forms and annual 401k plan form 5500.
• Manage third party IT service provider relationship. Oversee technology and manage organization cyber security risk.
• Serve as Plan Administrator for the organization’s 401k plan.
• Act as the organization’s AML Compliance Officer, ensure organization wide compliance with regulations and facilitate routine audits.
• Oversee compliance with certain Federal, State and Local Government grant requirements.
• Provide financial training or guidance to staff and board members as needed.
• Assist in fundraising and development efforts by providing financial insights and projections.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador to bring to life the mission, vision, and values of GRHFH in all aspects of job performance.
• Serve as organization representative on organization Finance Committee
• Periodically attend other organization committees to provide finance related guidance.
• Network with Habitat for Humanity International and local finance related organizations
• Occasionally participate in media, fundraising, and celebration/recognition events.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Benefits

Our organization is only as strong as our team, and so we care deeply about our employees’ wellbeing. We offer a competitive benefits package featuring paid time off, holidays, employer contributions to health plans and retirement accounts, along with various other benefits detailed below. (some benefits do not apply to part-time or temporary employees)

Stay Healthy

Medical Insurance Plans available, with a choice of four plans including:

• Two hybrid health plan options
• Two high-deductible health plans (HDHPs), each eligible for a generous employer contribution to health savings account
  
  

Dental Insurance Plan available, covering preventative care, basic and major services.

Vision Insurance Plan available, covering annual exams, lenses, contacts, and frames.

Coverage for all health plans is available for spouse, domestic partner, and/or eligible dependent

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): A robust 24/7 total wellbeing EAP complete with counseling referrals, virtual concierge services, financial and legal consultations, and other resources.

Plan for the Future

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Health Savings Accounts for qualifying HDHPs (with $1600 employer contribution)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost to the employee
• Life insurance and AD&D insurance at no cost to the employee
• NYS Paid Family Leave
  
  

Take a Break

• Paid Time Off (PTO) includes vacation and sick time, and accrues at these rates (based on 40-hour workweek):
• 1st year of employment: 12 days per year
• 2nd through 4th year: 20 days per year
• 5th through 9th year: 25 days per year
• 10th year and beyond: 30 days per year
• Twelve paid holidays to celebrate: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous People's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Additionally, we find value in each of us making our own positive impacts in our communities. We will pay you to volunteer one day or two half-days per year to get involved and make a difference!
  
  

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Organizational Leadership: Experience as part of a senior leadership team, effective decision maker to guide the organization and execute on its mission and strategy.
• Management: Set departmental goals and manage the team to achieve those goals.
• Technical Accounting Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP, including but not limited to not-for-profit accounting practices, construction accounting and revenue recognition.
• General Ledger: Proficiency in QuickBooks including construction project accounting.
• Passion for the Mission: Demonstrated enthusiasm for GRHFH’s mission and vision.
• Cultural Competency: Proven ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including confidence in public speaking to groups of varying sizes. Ability to communicate transparently and promptly with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Organizational Expertise: Outstanding organizational skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Interpersonal and Analytical Strengths: Excellent interpersonal skills combined with strong analytical capabilities.
• Strong Team Leader: Demonstrates strong team leadership by effectively guiding, motivating, and supporting team members to achieve project goals and maintain a positive work environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: High level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel) required
  
  

Educational And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, with 7 years of comprehensive financial management experience (required)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing teams of 2 or more (required)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation (preferred)
• Experience in non-profit financial management (preferred)
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  
  

Safeguarding: GRHFH requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguard our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Employees at all levels have a responsibility to help maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, and safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children) and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.