Chief Financial Officer - San Francisco, United States - HomeRise (formerly Community Housing Partnership)

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Starting Salary Range: $220,000 - $240,000 annually

WHO WE ARE

HomeRise believes that a home has the power to stabilize a persons life. Built on a simple-but powerful idea called supportive housing, we provide people experiencing homelessness with a place to call home combined with support services, like mental health services and job training, so they can rise up and transform their lives. We organize our residents and supporters to advocate for local and state policies, like affordable housing, to help people still on the streets or at risk of homelessness. Together, were building a new future for our neighborhoods and the city we love.

BENEFITS

HomeRise provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: 100% employer paid employee healthcare options (Kaiser or Sutter), dental, vision, life & disability insurance; FSA childcare, medical and commuter benefits options; 403(b) retirement investment opportunity with employer match; Employee Assistance Program; paid on-the-job training, career advancement within a growing organization and professional development opportunities with an annual Education Benefit that includes paid time off. We also include PTO (Director level accrual rate with an additional 5 days per year); 14 paid holidays with one floating day for your birthday and of course sick time accrual. Other advantages working for us are Employee Referral Program, our HERO Award recognizing outstanding performance in the line of duty, sabbatical leave after 5 years of service.

POSITION OVERVIEW

HomeRise seeks a dynamic, principled, and highly skilled professional to lead the financial and business operations of this complex nonprofit environment. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) oversees all Financial and Accounting activity of HomeRise and its affiliates.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer is a key member of HomeRises Management Team, providing leadership and guidance to the organization on strategic financial planning, and resource allocation issues. The CFO establishes systems for financial controls, risk management and regulatory compliance. The CFO is responsible for directly managing accounting, tax, and financial reporting functions; budgeting, treasury, cash flow and financing activities; asset management functions of property management. The CFO maintains relationships with financial partners and provides leadership in strategic planning and policy development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Financial Management

• closely with the Controller who will:
• HomeRises accounting staff and consultants in the completion of all accounting tasks.
• Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of all financial record keeping systems.
• preparation and distribution of monthly financial statements and create accompanying performance analysis and commentary.
• for cash management, including cash flow, internal transfers, and banking relationships.
• all internal and external audits.
• and support Directors on financial concerns related to their departments or programs. Lead annual agency budget development and revisions and monitor budget compliance.
• development of general fund, building operations and development budgets.
• financial results and prepare a monthly report for the Chief Executive Officer and quarterly report for the Board of Directors.
• compliance with all HomeRise financial performance requirements.
• the financial performance of housing managed by HomeRise.
• and work closely with the Human Resource Department.
• and work closely with the Information Technology personnel and contractors.
• closely with the Chief Executive Officer on budgeting and long-term financial planning for the agency.
• and support the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors on issues related to HomeRises finances and assets.

Budgeting, Planning, and Policy Development

• financial leadership role in developing corporate strategic and business plans, work closely with Management Team members on departmental levels.
• financial forecasts, models or analyses as needed or required to support both short term decision making and longer-term strategic planning.
• financial leadership role in corporate policy development.
• closely with Board of Directors, Finance and Audit Committees.

Risk Management, Treasury, and Cash Flow

• cash & investments to appropriately balance risk, return and liquidity.
• for managing general HomeRise service contracts.
• closely with Chief Operations Officer, Vice Presidents and Directors on tasks related to the successful management of the organization.
• other senior managers, represent the company to financial partners including financial institutions, investors, foundation executives, public officials, and others.

Asset Management

• HomeRises Asset Management Department consultants and employees.
• for developing, updating, and implementing HomeRises strategic asset management plan.
• leadership for all financial aspects of HomeRises real estate portfolio of 17 affordable housing sites.
• ongoing assessments of operating reserve funding, maintenance needs and regulatory compliance.

Technology Management

Ensure high-level functioning of HomeRises YARDI software systems, including:

• eLearning and overall system capabilities as needed.
• oversight of and upgrades to the financial software component of YARDI.
• up and administration of YARDI software systems to ensure adequate infrastructure.
• Information Technology function and sub-contracted service.

Miscellaneous

• in Executive Team, Leadership Team, and Board of Directors meetings.
• as the staff liaison for the Finance and Audit committees of the Board of Directors.
• overall leadership in the ongoing management and future development of HomeRise.
• duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies

• of 10 years of experience in managing accounting departments and consolidation of multiple locations, complicated cash flow management, process improvement, and managing and performing independent audits. Knowledge of non-profits and property management is preferred.
• to combine strategic, policy, and planning perspective with attention to details, internal controls, and other concerns.
• computer skills including general ledger software (Yardi system knowledge preferred), word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and a working knowledge of information technology, both existing and emerging. Experience in managing the IT infrastructure organization wide.
• level of organization and the proven ability to complete complex tasks and meet deadlines.
• communication skills both verbal and written.
• delegation skills.
• understanding of human resource management
• mentoring and training of all levels in the accounting department.
• to work within a very diverse workplace and environment.
• to demystify the organizations finances.
• possess robust cultural competency.

Attributes

• emotional intelligence (EQ)
• oriented professional style
• communicator and trainer
• to perform duties at all levels, as needed.
• approach

POSITION DETAILS

• Location: Administrative Office, 251 Post Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, CA
• Status: Full-Time / Exempt
• Work Schedule: Generally, Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM
• Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

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 the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit at their desk for long period, use hands to finger for computer keyboard input, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk up and down stairs, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Mobility to use standard office equipment, including computer, vision to read printed materials, and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There are no unusual environmental conditions. Typically, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderately noisy.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. HomeRise is an Equal Opportunity Employer without regard to people formerly experiencing homelessness, race, color, creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, veteran status, national origin or ancestry, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. HomeRise hiring policies require a background check for all applicants working directly with at-risk populations.