Description

Position Overview:

The Director of Finance will be a strategic and business partner to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and play a crucial role in overseeing and managing various financial and risk management policies and practices of the organization. The primary responsibilities will include: (i) supporting the strategic planning process, (ii) leading the organization’s financial management practices, including the financial planning and analysis, treasury management, and risk management processes, and (iii) providing operational support for various business activities. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership:

• Act as a strategic and business partner to the Chief Financial Officer.
• Foster collaboration with other internal Habitat teams, ensuring a balance between financial management, compliance, and effective partnerships.
• Develop and maintain a detailed multi-year financial and strategic planning model outlining funding sources and uses, including investment and mortgage capital.

2. Financial Management Practices:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Lead the annual budget and financial forecasting process in collaboration with department heads.
• Deliver timely and effective internal financial reporting and analysis for the organization and department heads to drive strong business management and decision support processes across the organization.
• Provide clear guidance and support for a team of financial analysts, facilitating sound financial reporting, financial management, and decision-making across various departments.

Treasury Management: 

• Lead the day-to-day treasury management functions, overseeing all sources of capital, including banking and lending relationships, tax credits, and financing applications.
• Seek out creative and innovative solutions to provide mortgage capital to support both short- and long-term planning horizons. 
• Oversee the investment portfolio in line with board-approved objectives and policies.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Maintain an effective risk management and compliance program for the organization, ensuring risks are adequately identified and managed to an acceptable level.
• Manage affiliate insurance coverage matters and track key compliance areas, conducting assessments and audits as needed.
• Support external and internal audits and report on legal entity administrative compliance.

3. Operational and Business Management:

• Manage day-to-day relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, financial institutions, regulatory bodies, advisory boards, and the Board of Directors.
• Assist in maintaining strong governance practices for the organization’s various legal entities.
• Manage the business practices of the organization’s mortgage financing lending entity.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of financial management principles and practices.
• Experience in risk and compliance-related activities preferred.
• CPA or CFA certification a plus.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Solid interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Excel and financial management software applications.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY:

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha (Habitat) actively recruits, employs, trains, compensates employees regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetics or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Habitat complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including workplace harassment. 

At Habitat, we have a clear vision to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work. Our vision is to see a world where everyone has a safe, affordable place to live, and we know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees. Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion is clearly reflected in the work that we do externally in the community, as well as internally with our employment practices.