Director of Accounting and Finance - Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity, a leading force in building homes and brighter futures, seeks a driven Director of Accounting and Finance to join their team in Seattle, WA. As a hands-on leader, you'll be an integral part of a team dedicated to eliminating substandard housing, leading with purpose and impact. Reporting to the CFO, you'll oversee a team of four while spearheading the implementation of NetSuite to enhance financial processes and functionality. Beyond managing the numbers and shaping financial planning and accounting practices, you'll serve as a strategic partner, driving the success of a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families through the life-changing opportunity of homeownership.

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Another Source's client, Habitat for Humanity, is recruiting a Director of Accounting and Finance to join their team in Seattle, WA (Renton).

Here's a little about Habitat for Humanity and the position they are recruiting for:

Founded in 1986 as an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, Habitat for Humanity Seattle - King County has served more than 2,000 families in King County through affordable home construction and preservation, beginning with our very first home in Carnation.

Since then, Habitat SKC has brought together thousands of community members each year to become part of the solution to our affordable housing need. Habitat SKC is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, renovating and preserving homes, advocating for fair and just housing policies, and providing training and access to resources to help individuals and families improve their shelter conditions.

What's in it for you:

Benefits package to include generous vacation/sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, short/long term disability, life insurance, and retirement account with employer matching and professional development program.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $109,000 - $150,000 DOE.

Summary:

Modeling our core values to lead with service, respect all people, build community, and deliver results the Director of Accounting and Finance will play a pivotal leadership role in managing the financial operations of Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas County (HHSKKC). Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of accounting, transaction processing, and financial reporting.

The Director will collaborate closely with construction project managers, retail store operators, repair program managers, operating executives, and external stakeholders to ensure financial stability, compliance, and capacity of the organization.

What you will be doing:

Financial management:

Oversee all aspects of financial accounting, including cash, accounts payable, grants and pledges receivable, payroll, mortgages, leases, financing, loans, and the general ledger.

• Oversee all aspects of program accounting, including construction project, home services and sales/resales, repairs/reimbursement, and retail stores sales/inventory accounting.

• Monitor construction project in progress (CIP) in collaboration with Operations, including job budgets, actual expenses, and adherence to funder guidelines and reporting requirements.

• Monitor restrictions for support and revenue streams in collaboration with Resource Development, ensuring proper reflection in net assets and entity cash balances.

• Monitor retail store finances and operations in collaboration with the Chief Retail Officer, including departmental reporting, budget variances, and capital investments.

• Prepare, analyze, and review financial statements, including statements of activities, statements of financial position, statements of cash flow, and department financial reports.

• Support working capital, funder, financer, and banking relationships.

• Keep the senior leadership team informed of the organization's financial status.

Budgeting and forecasting:

• Coordinate loading of annual budgets into reporting systems with the FP&A Analyst.

• Coordinate tracking of construction project budgets with the Grants Manager.

• Assist in long-term financial planning and strategic decision-making.

Financial reporting, risk management, and compliance:

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process for the organization and benefit plans.

• Coordinate and lead the annual Form 990 reporting process and corresponding federal grant reporting, such as Schedule of Expenditures for Federal Awards (SEFA).

• Liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors.

• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.

• Maintain compliance with tax regulations, industry standards, and contractual obligations.

• Prepare and submit required financial reports to regulatory agencies.

• Assess financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.

• Monitor insurance coverage and claims.

• Collaborate with legal counsel on contract reviews and risk assessments.

Grants and funding management:

• Coordinate grants recognition and classification within the Chart of Accounts.

• Collaborate with program managers to align financial reporting with grant requirements.

Finance information technology (IT):

• Maintain system access and controls for key financial systems.

• Coordinate with Director of IT on oversight for IT systems, infrastructure, and security.

• Ensure efficient and effective use of technology to support organizational goals.

Team and people leadership

• Lead a team responsible for accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.

• Manage administrative processes related to staffing, policies, and procedures.

• Collaborate with the CFO on talent acquisition and retention strategies.

• Foster a positive work environment and promote professional development.

• Lead by example, demonstrating integrity, ethics, and commitment to excellence.

Finance continuous improvement:

• Maintain finance process maps and documents to understand data integrations and flows, manual and automated controls, and employee level of effort towards finance activities.

• Regularly review finance processes for continuous improvement opportunities, including use of technology in collaboration with the Director of IT.

• Be a subject matter expert and resource to non-Finance departments on process improvement methodologies and approaches.

What we'd like to see from you:

• Minimum Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in controllership, finance, or accounting.

• Proficiency in construction-specific software (e.g., Procore, Full Clarity, Sage) desired.

• Experience with Sage 100 Construction, NetSuite ERP, Paycom, and Raisers Edge software preferred.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and construction industry accounting principles.

• Proven experience in financial management and accounting.

• Construction industry experience preferred.

• Non-profit experience is highly desirable.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.

• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of meeting deadlines

Preferred qualifications:

CPA or Certified Management Accountant certification preferred.

Statement of Commitment on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties, we build hope for all by tearing down barriers to affordable housing. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is unwavering.

We have a deep love of humanity and embrace all our differences including race, religion, background or identity.

We act to remove systemic barriers to sustainable, affordable homeownership through advocacy and equity by providing education on housing issues and inequities for public policy makers and eliminating systemic inequities in our policies and practices. We empower our homeowners through education.

We bring people together, leveraging our differences to achieve our mission in our workplaces, building sites, stores, and in our homes.

We build communities where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Our support does not stop when a homeowner receives their keys.

We provide hope by eliminating disparities in home ownership

Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.

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