What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Financial Officer position at Hamilton Families?
Who We Are
At Hamilton Families, our mission is to end family homelessness in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 1985, we have been meeting the most urgent needs of unhoused families in our community. Our programs specialize in preventing family homelessness when possible, providing shelter and transitional housing to families in times of need, supporting the wellbeing and academic achievement of children who experience homelessness, and quickly returning families to safe and stable housing throughout the Greater Bay Area. At Hamilton Families, we believe the San Francisco Bay Area is at its best when people from all backgrounds can start a life here, raise a family here, and thrive here. We envision a Bay Area where housing is accessible and affordable, where homelessness is rare, brief, and nonrecurring, and where all people and families have a safe and stable place to live. We foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and contribute to our collective success. Our commitment to inclusivity ensures every team member feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.
What You'll Do
We're excited to be adding a Chief Financial Offer (CFO) to our growing team! This is an engaging and rewarding opportunity that plays an integral role within the organization. We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with our participants and contributing to the fight against homelessness. This role carries primary responsibility for the planning, development, and administration of Hamilton Families' Finance Department. The CFO safeguards the organization's assets by developing and managing the annual budget, maintaining proper controls, and ensuring that financial services are developed and administered in a manner consistent with generally accepted accounting principles, HF's mission, values, and goals, and compliance with government contracts policies and procedures. The CFO is an active member of the Executive team and works closely with that body to develop and implement organization-wide programs and policies that are informed by sound fiscal principles. This position will be reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
What Your Day Looks Like
- Provide overall leadership, direction, and management to HF Finance Department
- Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO, Board, and members of the Executive team
- Lead organization-wide annual budget process and manage annual budget and supporting schedules
- Prepare comprehensive financial statements and management reports, interpreting statements and reports to HF's Board, HF Finance Committee of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, and the Program Directors
- Supervises and supports HF Controller and external accounting department
- Monitors agency-wide budget performance in coordination with the Executive team and Program Directors
- Analyze and forecast financial position on an ongoing basis, advising on corrective measures as needed
- Plan for HF's long-term financial stability and health, developing and updating multi-year operational and capital budgets
- Advice on and manage financial aspects of new program development
- Oversee HF cash flow, ensuring collection of appropriate advances on contracts, timely and proper management, and preparation of contract billings and payments
- Manage banking and investments relationships in collaboration with the Finance Committee
- Develop and ensure organization-wide internal financial controls follow generally accepted accounting principles and with contractual and regulatory financial requirements
- Manage annual external audits, City & County fiscal monitoring, yearly reviews, and other governmental audits
- Oversee Hamilton Families QALICB 503(c) entity and related financial reporting and compliance
- Manage loans payable and loans receivable and related entities
- Ensure timely submission of welfare exemption applications, business property tax reports, and other HF financial compliance reporting
- Serve as a liaison to the Finance Committee and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and as a resource to the entire board
- Participate in regular meetings of HF's Directors and management staff and attend meetings of the HF Board of Directors, as appropriate
- Other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer
What Makes You Successful in This Role
- Ability to work and collaborate with a diverse group of people on projects and making decisions for the benefit of our participants
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently to meet goals
- Demonstrated ability to exercise appropriate judgement and uphold policies and procedures
What You Bring
- BA/BS in accounting, finance, or related field; advanced degree preferred
- A background in working with nonprofit organizations, social services organizations, or community-based programs
- 10 years of broad business experience in nonprofit organizations, with hands-on and oversight roles. Proven leadership with a strong work ethic, high energy, and the ability to implement financial controls while supporting the agency mission
- Demonstrated skills in organization, planning, proactivity, and collaboration with a focus on continuous improvement
- Strong technical knowledge of computers, information systems, and management systems for multi-site operations
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel), and ability to work with web-based financial databases
- Availability for occasional evening hours
We encourage applicants to apply even if they feel they do not meet all the listed criteria. We value diverse perspectives and believe in the potential for growth and development within our team. Your unique skills and experiences may be exactly what we need to succeed together.
Why Choose Us
- Our commitment to welcome all individuals creates a richness of viewpoints and keen ability to challenge established thinking
- Enjoy excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employer matched 403(b) retirement plan
- Wellness and commuter benefit programs
- Paid time off and holidays
Our Values
- Resourceful
- Helpful/ "Yes, And"
- Growth Mindset
- Data Informed
- EDI: Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive
Compensation: $200,000 annual salary
Position Type: Exempt
Union Representation: No
Location: Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
Hamilton Families is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are central to our organization. We actively seek and prioritize diversity in our teams. We welcome applications from people with a variety of backgrounds and ages, including people of color, candidates with lived experiences, candidates in the LGBTQ community, and candidates who identify personally at any part of the gender spectrum. Additionally, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
Salary : $200,000
