Fiscal Services Specialist

Fiscal Services Specialist

Way Finders is a Top Workplaces for Nonprofit organization, named as an employer of choice because our employees said so!

At Way Finders, we are passionately invested in lifting up the region’s people, places, and systems. Though our team performs a wide variety of functions, we are united by our shared mission: to build and advocate for a thriving region; to improve the stability and economic mobility of families and individuals; and to develop and manage a robust range of safe, affordable housing options.

Interested in joining our team of dedicated professionals? Way Finders is currently seeking a full-time Fiscal Services Specialist with experience in real estate development accounting practices. The Fiscal Services Specialist is responsible for providing real estate development fiscal services including analyses, agency insurance management, and overall support to the Fiscal Services team.

Benefits include: 20 days of accrued paid time-off in year one | 15 holidays annually | Health, dental, and vision insurance options FROM DAY ONE | Educational assistance | Medical Reimbursement Account | Dependent Care Account | 403(b) retirement plan with employer match | Life insurance | Short-term and long-term disability insurance | Transportation benefits | Employee Assistance Program | Annual staff picnic!

Wage starts between $63,000 and $71,500 per year depending on equivalent qualifications. Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The candidate will work in a hybrid-remote manner after an initial training period, roughly 3 days/week onsite.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide all real estate development fiscal services through collaboration with Fiscal leadership, development managers, Real Estate Development leadership, and other managers/leaders as appropriate

• Proactively provide clear analyses of real estate development finances as related to current and future projects

• Actively participate in, and contribute solutions to, project planning including execution and follow up

• Prepare and maintain project authorizations, budgets, financial schedules, and other project-related information

• Organize, coordinate, and prepare intricate project cost requisitions, adhering to challenging deadlines

• In support of projects, coordinate, organize, and prepare check requests, invoices, requests for on-line cash transfers or payments, and general ledger entries

• Submit required reports in a timely and accurate manner; perform various program tasks as assigned and in collaboration with senior management

• Manage all program insurance needs in the form of renewals and new procurements

• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with staff (including across departments) to achieve goals

• Proactively identify and inform leadership of any significant issues that may adversely affect the department and/or organization

• Remain current on general accounting principles

Requirements include:

• 5 years' equivalent experience in real estate development accounting with 1 year as a field specialist; a combination of experience plus a Bachelor's degree may be a substitute

• Demonstrated ability with automated accounting systems, database management and administration, and the ability to generate general and customized reports

• Advanced technical skills in databases and the Microsoft Suite (including Excel), with comfort learning new technologies

• Excellent analytical thinking, with confidence to apply patterns to propose conclusions or solutions

• Highly organized, with a track record of meeting short- and long-term responsibilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, high-volume organization

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Advanced communication skills, both verbal and written

Way Finders is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is available to all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or veteran status. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals.