Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Director of Finance
Location: San Francisco. Hybrid.
Department: Accounting
Reports To: Executive Director
Job Status: Exempt, Full-Time
Compensation: $190,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year, DOE; medical, dental, vision & retirement plan
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Summary:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Finance is a key member of Mission Housing’s Management Team, providing leadership and guidance to the organization on strategic financial planning and resource allocation issues. The Director of Finance establishes systems for financial controls, risk management and regulatory compliance. This position is responsible for working with the Controller to directly manage accounting, tax, and financial reporting functions; budgeting, treasury, cash flow and financing activities; and asset management functions of property management. The Director of Finance also maintains relationships with financial partners and provides leadership in strategic planning and policy development.
Essential Functions:
Financial Management
- Oversee the Accounting Department and work closely with the Controller in all functions including but not limited to:
- directing accounting staff and consultants in the completion of all accounting tasks;
- ensuring the maintenance and accuracy of all financial record-keeping systems;
- preparing and distributing monthly financial statements and creating accompanying performance analysis and commentary;
- handling Corporate and Property/Development level cash management, including cash flow, internal transfers, and banking relationships.
- managing the review and acceptance of all internal and external audits.
- presenting to Mission Housing Board of Directors on a quarterly basis and as needed throughout the year.
- Support Department Directors on financial concerns related to their departments or programs. Lead annual agency budget development and revisions and monitor budget compliance.
- Assist in the review and approval of all general fund, building operations and development budgets.
- Review and prepare reports on financial results and prepare a monthly report for the Executive Director and quarterly report for the Board of Directors.
- Oversee compliance with all Mission Housing financial performance requirements.
- Work closely with the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director on budgeting and long-term financial planning for the agency.
- Advise the Executive Director and Board of Directors on issues related to Mission Housing’s finances and assets.
- Directly supervise the Controller, managing effectively the individual’s performance, development and training.
- Perform other duties as considered appropriate and consistent with the mission of Mission Housing, including working at occasional community-building activities, programs and events (i.e., annual on-property community activities, Carnaval, Sunday Streets, fundraisers, etc.) – as needed or assigned, during or outside regular business hours.
Budgeting, Planning, and Policy Development
- Serve in a financial leadership role, developing corporate strategic and business plans and policy and working closely with other Department Management Team members.
- Formulate financial forecasts, models or analyses, as needed or required, to support both short-term decision-making and long-term strategic planning.
- Consult closely with Executive Director & Deputy Exec. Director to help coordinate projects and reports for the Mission Housing Board of Directors, & Finance and Audit Committees (both current and future).
Risk Management, Treasury, and Cash Flow
- Provide oversight of cash & investments to appropriately balance risk, return and liquidity.
- Provide oversight for managing general Mission Housing service contracts.
- Collaborate with Department Heads and Senior Management Team on matters related to the successful management of the organization.
- Represent the organization to financial partners including financial institutions, investors, foundation executives, public officials, and others.
Asset Management
- Work closely with the Director of Asset Management to oversee Mission Housing Asset Management Department and consultants.
- Develop, update and implement Mission Housing’s strategic asset management plan, specifically related to the long-term financial health and programs throughout Mission Housing portfolio.
- Represent Mission Housing’s financial interests to third parties such as CDLAC, TCAC, CalHFA, HUD, SF Mayor’s Office of Housing, SF Housing Authority, private lenders and any other entities.
- Perform annual analysis of Mission Housing’s Portfolio Wide Financial Health and make recommendations for improvement to Mission Housing’s Executive Director.
**Disclaimer: The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties, if necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 10 years of experience in complicated cash flow management, process improvement, and managing and performing independent audits.
- Knowledge of non-profit affordable housing industry, specifically in San Francisco, and affordable housing property management is preferred.
- Proven experience in the creation and implementation of strategy, policy, and business plans with attention to details, internal controls, and other concerns.
- 5-7 years’ experience supervising other employees.
- Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Proficiency with relevant technology and general ledger software (Yardi system knowledge preferred), word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and a working knowledge of information technology, both existing and emerging.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to complete complex tasks and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Understanding of human resource management
- Past experience mentoring, delegating and training employees.
- Ability to work within a very diverse workplace and environment.
Physical demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands; reach, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and drive.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Work environment:
- 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.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. However, construction sites may be noisy and appropriate measures should be taken to protect hearing and health on job sites.
About Mission Housing:
Mission Housing Development Corporation is a private nonprofit housing developer founded in 1971. Mission Housing's mission is to strengthen communities and build equity by creating and preserving service-rich affordable housing. We own 40 affordable housing buildings serving 3,500 families, seniors, and formerly unhoused San Franciscans. Mission Housing’s vision is vibrant communities where everyone has secure, affordable, and sustainable housing.
Mission Housing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic background, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disabilities. Please let us know if you need any reasonable accommodations.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Mission Housing is a drug-free workplace as required by the “Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.”