Director of Finance for the Habitat for Humanity

Director of Finance for the Habitat for Humanity RGS

Date Posted: February 3, 2025

Salary: $160,000 – $170,000 Annually, plus benefits!

Position Description

Are you an expert finance professional eager to lead and collaborate in the nonprofit sector? Do you thrive when balancing strategic financial leadership with hands-on management of day-to-day operations? Are you passionate about bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope while maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity and transparency?

If so, Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay may have an opportunity for you as their next Director of Finance!

The Position

The Director of Finance provides financial direction and oversight to the organization including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance. Serves as a member of the management team that establishes and implements policies and plans to meet the short and long-term objectives of the organization. Facilitates the Finance committee and works closely with the Chief Executive Director to develop and implement financial strategies that support Habitat’s mission and goals and the organization’s strategic plan to ensure operational success.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

1. Have a passion for Habitat’s mission and commitment to nonprofit values.
2. Have strong leadership, analytical, and presentation skills.
3. Have a high level of integrity and transparency in financial management.
4. Have proven experience in evaluating, developing, and implementing financial and accounting best practices.
5. Identify and strengthen fiscal processes.
6. Analyze financial data and draw sound conclusions and offer improvements.
7. Have experience in bringing strategic thinking to solve problems.
8. Be a self-starter, flexible, reliable, and detail-oriented with high standards for work product.
9. Excel both working within a team and independently.
10. Be proactive in their approach to problem-solving and financial planning.
11. Communicate complex technical issues and difficult realities knowledgeably and compassionately both verbally and in writing in understandable language to a range of audiences.
12. Have experience and expertise related to nonprofit financial auditing.

COMPETENCIES

1. Accountability – Accepts responsibility for themselves and their team.
2. Analytical Thinking – Identifies and defines problems, extracts key information from data, and develops workable solutions for the problems identified.
3. Attention to Detail – Guides the team to accomplish tasks with thoroughness and accuracy.
4. Collaboration and Teamwork – Fosters team communication and dialogue, identifies opportunities to build consensus for team options, decisions, and outcomes; encourages cooperation, collaboration, and partnerships.
5. Communication – Exchanges information with constituents using oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
6. Creativity and Innovation – Applies original thinking in approach to job responsibilities and improving processes, methods, systems, and services.
7. Inclusiveness and Interpersonal Relations – Creates a workplace in which people of all backgrounds and cultures feel included, welcomed, and valued; maintains positive and constructive internal and external relationships through staff development.
8. Leadership, Management, and Supervision – Inspires others toward a common vision and fosters trust and ethics; aligns the organizational objectives with the employees’ skills, competency requirements, development plans, and the delivery of results.
9. Problem Solving – Finds solutions to difficult or complex issues.
10. Professional and Technical Expertise – Applies technical subject matter to the job.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Koinonia Farm and the Fund for Humanity is the birthplace of Habitat for Humanity. Founded in 1942, Koinonia Farm, a small, interracial Christian farming community, aims to promote racial reconciliation and affordable housing. The concept of “partnership housing” was developed here, allowing those in need of shelter to work alongside volunteers to build homes.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. A master’s degree in business administration or a Certified Public Accounting certificate are preferred.

Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in finance and accounting. Experience in the nonprofit sector is preferred.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Applications must be submitted online through this applicant tracking system. Materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Incomplete, late, emailed, and faxed applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application.

The deadline to apply is February 17, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST.

Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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