Habitat NYC
Chief Financial Officer
Habitat NYC, Tallahassee, Florida, United States,
Passionate about New York? Love helping people?
Come work at Habitat NYC and Westchester.
Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs including employment and promotion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, physical handicap, veteran or marital status.
Job Title:
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Location:
Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County Reports to
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Chief Operating Officer Job Overview: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County will oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, financial planning, reporting, compliance, and administrative functions. This individual will be responsible for maintaining sound fiscal management, optimizing financial systems, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and grant requirements. The CFO will play a critical role in supporting Habitat’s mission of building affordable housing in New York City and Westchester by providing strategic financial leadership and oversight. Responsibilities: Finance & Accounting Direct and monitor all financial functions including accounting (Fund EZ, Financial Edge NXT, QuickBooks), financial planning and analysis, cash management, investments, taxes, and banking. Develop and manage annual organizational budgeting, financial forecasting, and multi-year financial plans in collaboration with the leadership team to ensure organizational growth and sustainability. Provide monthly and bi-monthly financial reports and analyses to the executive leadership team, Board of Directors, and Board Committees, ensuring tracking by fund, project, and department. Serve as the liaison to the Board Finance, Audit & Risk Committees and CDFI board ensuring strategic financial decisions are aligned with Habitat’s mission. Manage external audit processes, including the preparation and filing of tax returns (IRS 990s, NYS CHAR500s) and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Oversee mortgage servicing, including loan origination, repayment, and delinquency management. Support CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) operations with loan funding, billing, collections, and financial reporting. Collaborate with the Housing Services, Real Estate and Development Departments to ensure robust financial tracking, reconciliation, and budget oversight for construction projects and housing development. Grants Administration & Compliance Oversee all financial components of government and foundation grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with funding requirements. Review and approve financial budgets and reports submitted for potential and existing grants. Ensure timely filings for government administrative requirements (AMIS, SAM.GOV, GRANTS.GOV) and ensure adherence to City, State, and Federal regulations. Monitor financial compliance for all grants and provide reporting and analysis to stakeholders, including monthly/bi-monthly reports for funders. Oversee payroll processing through a PEO (Professional Employer Organization) and ensure accuracy in bi-weekly payroll cycles. Manage employee benefits programs and provide support for human resources issues in collaboration with COO. Maintain personnel files in compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies. Administration Establish, implement, and review organizational policies, systems, and internal controls to ensure operational efficiency and financial transparency. Negotiate and manage relationships with external vendors, including banking, insurance providers, benefits administrators, and technology consultants in collaboration with COO. Oversee office systems, technology (including platforms like Microsoft Teams, Robin, OneDrive, SharePoint), and office space management. Collaborate closely with the IT provider to ensure appropriate systems are in place for efficient financial and operational management. Ensure cross-departmental collaboration for streamlined operations and effective financial systems. Lead, motivate, and support a team of finance professionals and consultants, fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Qualifications: CPA preferred. BA in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. 10+ years of progressive experience in financial management, including experience in nonprofit, affordable housing or related sectors preferred. Strong understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial regulations. Expertise in Fund-EZ, Financial Edge NXT, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work closely with diverse stakeholders, including board members, funders, and government agencies. Proven leadership abilities in managing teams, developing talent, and fostering a culture of efficiency and accountability. Experience with nonprofit tax filings (IRS 990, NYS CHAR500) and understanding of federal and state compliance requirements. Skills Required: Must be able to work in a team environment Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Effective organizational, prioritization, and time management skills Accurate, detail-oriented, dependable, and punctual Organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Thorough understanding of all project management control systems Ability to provide construction staff development and training Compensation: Base annual salary band: $160,000 – $170,000 Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans. Please apply by sending a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications,interest and experience to
humanresources@habitatnycwc.org
with the subject line: Chief Financial Officer Application – Applicant Name. Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs including employment and promotion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality. Or ethnic, origin, citizenship status religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical handicap, veteran, or marital status. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. With the help of thousands of volunteers each year, Habitat NYC and Westchester builds and preserves homes for ownership by low-income families throughout the region, creating a stronger and more united New York. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs including employment and promotion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, physical handicap, veteran or marital status.
Job Title:
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Location:
Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County Reports to
:
Chief Operating Officer Job Overview: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County will oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, financial planning, reporting, compliance, and administrative functions. This individual will be responsible for maintaining sound fiscal management, optimizing financial systems, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and grant requirements. The CFO will play a critical role in supporting Habitat’s mission of building affordable housing in New York City and Westchester by providing strategic financial leadership and oversight. Responsibilities: Finance & Accounting Direct and monitor all financial functions including accounting (Fund EZ, Financial Edge NXT, QuickBooks), financial planning and analysis, cash management, investments, taxes, and banking. Develop and manage annual organizational budgeting, financial forecasting, and multi-year financial plans in collaboration with the leadership team to ensure organizational growth and sustainability. Provide monthly and bi-monthly financial reports and analyses to the executive leadership team, Board of Directors, and Board Committees, ensuring tracking by fund, project, and department. Serve as the liaison to the Board Finance, Audit & Risk Committees and CDFI board ensuring strategic financial decisions are aligned with Habitat’s mission. Manage external audit processes, including the preparation and filing of tax returns (IRS 990s, NYS CHAR500s) and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Oversee mortgage servicing, including loan origination, repayment, and delinquency management. Support CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) operations with loan funding, billing, collections, and financial reporting. Collaborate with the Housing Services, Real Estate and Development Departments to ensure robust financial tracking, reconciliation, and budget oversight for construction projects and housing development. Grants Administration & Compliance Oversee all financial components of government and foundation grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with funding requirements. Review and approve financial budgets and reports submitted for potential and existing grants. Ensure timely filings for government administrative requirements (AMIS, SAM.GOV, GRANTS.GOV) and ensure adherence to City, State, and Federal regulations. Monitor financial compliance for all grants and provide reporting and analysis to stakeholders, including monthly/bi-monthly reports for funders. Oversee payroll processing through a PEO (Professional Employer Organization) and ensure accuracy in bi-weekly payroll cycles. Manage employee benefits programs and provide support for human resources issues in collaboration with COO. Maintain personnel files in compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies. Administration Establish, implement, and review organizational policies, systems, and internal controls to ensure operational efficiency and financial transparency. Negotiate and manage relationships with external vendors, including banking, insurance providers, benefits administrators, and technology consultants in collaboration with COO. Oversee office systems, technology (including platforms like Microsoft Teams, Robin, OneDrive, SharePoint), and office space management. Collaborate closely with the IT provider to ensure appropriate systems are in place for efficient financial and operational management. Ensure cross-departmental collaboration for streamlined operations and effective financial systems. Lead, motivate, and support a team of finance professionals and consultants, fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Qualifications: CPA preferred. BA in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. 10+ years of progressive experience in financial management, including experience in nonprofit, affordable housing or related sectors preferred. Strong understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial regulations. Expertise in Fund-EZ, Financial Edge NXT, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work closely with diverse stakeholders, including board members, funders, and government agencies. Proven leadership abilities in managing teams, developing talent, and fostering a culture of efficiency and accountability. Experience with nonprofit tax filings (IRS 990, NYS CHAR500) and understanding of federal and state compliance requirements. Skills Required: Must be able to work in a team environment Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Effective organizational, prioritization, and time management skills Accurate, detail-oriented, dependable, and punctual Organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Thorough understanding of all project management control systems Ability to provide construction staff development and training Compensation: Base annual salary band: $160,000 – $170,000 Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans. Please apply by sending a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications,interest and experience to
humanresources@habitatnycwc.org
with the subject line: Chief Financial Officer Application – Applicant Name. Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs including employment and promotion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality. Or ethnic, origin, citizenship status religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical handicap, veteran, or marital status. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. With the help of thousands of volunteers each year, Habitat NYC and Westchester builds and preserves homes for ownership by low-income families throughout the region, creating a stronger and more united New York. #J-18808-Ljbffr