Housing Connect
Chief Financial Officer
Housing Connect, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
The Mission of Housing Connect
At Housing Connect, we believe that a home is a space that offers safety and comfort. Our homes also ground us, remind us of our deepest values and hopes, and provide inspiration and motivation to succeed and strive to better our lives and those of our families.
Housing Connect is a leader in finding solutions to the affordable housing crisis affecting our communities. We are the connectors. We’ve connected thousands of Utahns with what they need to find stable ground. And we’ve been recognized locally and nationally for our work.
The Chief Financial Officer serves as a key member of the Executive Leadership team and supports the mission of Housing Connect by providing executive level leadership and guidance to the organization on financial planning and resource allocation. The role reports to the CEO of the organization and works closely with the Executive Leadership team on organization-wide oversight, planning, housing development, and policy development. This position is responsible for the entire range of financial, accounting, and IT operations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Establish and maintain systems for financial controls and regulatory compliance
Maintain relationships with financial partners
Responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, and improvement of key performance indicators related to financial systems, processes, structures, and outcomes
Direct and coordinate the fiscal year planning process to establish annual and long-range budgets and forecasts
Responsible for providing data, financial leadership, expertise, and support regarding overall revenue and operating income to hit corporate goals
Responsible for the preparation of the financial statements of the organization, and any corresponding/reporting requirements
Responsible to prepare and monitor the annual budget process
Responsible for all financial systems
Ensure data integrity and ongoing refinement of financial analytic systems and practices to support strategic decision-making
Assess financial performance and issue periodic performance reports to relevant stakeholders
Deliver specific recommendations on financial improvement programs resulting in cost reduction and profit improvement
Drive strategic decision-making through an in-depth understanding of industry trends, market dynamics, and internal key indicators
Responsible for ensuring proper staffing, training, performance management, and career development to support all direct functional responsibilities
Provide ongoing financial analysis of development and operational results against the budget
Develop systems for key financial and operating initiatives, as needed, as business growth occurs and matures
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, or Business; MBA and CPA preferred
10+ years’ experience in multifamily Affordable Housing Real Estate with emphasis on development specifically in a Finance and leadership role; prior Public Housing Authority experience preferred
Demonstrated success in leadership, staff development, and team building
Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to ensure agency goals and deadlines are met
Exceptional customer-service skills and demonstrated ability to maintain strong working relations with both internal and external customers
A strong and effective leader and communicator with high-level presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in accordance with regulations and established agency policies and procedures
Ability to solve complex situations and diffuse explosive situations
Approach problems proactively and be solution-focused
Proficient in MS Office including Excel; past Elite software experience a plus
Travel is required. Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Ability to develop and maintain liaison with various agencies and programs
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At Housing Connect, we believe that a home is a space that offers safety and comfort. Our homes also ground us, remind us of our deepest values and hopes, and provide inspiration and motivation to succeed and strive to better our lives and those of our families.
Housing Connect is a leader in finding solutions to the affordable housing crisis affecting our communities. We are the connectors. We’ve connected thousands of Utahns with what they need to find stable ground. And we’ve been recognized locally and nationally for our work.
The Chief Financial Officer serves as a key member of the Executive Leadership team and supports the mission of Housing Connect by providing executive level leadership and guidance to the organization on financial planning and resource allocation. The role reports to the CEO of the organization and works closely with the Executive Leadership team on organization-wide oversight, planning, housing development, and policy development. This position is responsible for the entire range of financial, accounting, and IT operations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Establish and maintain systems for financial controls and regulatory compliance
Maintain relationships with financial partners
Responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, and improvement of key performance indicators related to financial systems, processes, structures, and outcomes
Direct and coordinate the fiscal year planning process to establish annual and long-range budgets and forecasts
Responsible for providing data, financial leadership, expertise, and support regarding overall revenue and operating income to hit corporate goals
Responsible for the preparation of the financial statements of the organization, and any corresponding/reporting requirements
Responsible to prepare and monitor the annual budget process
Responsible for all financial systems
Ensure data integrity and ongoing refinement of financial analytic systems and practices to support strategic decision-making
Assess financial performance and issue periodic performance reports to relevant stakeholders
Deliver specific recommendations on financial improvement programs resulting in cost reduction and profit improvement
Drive strategic decision-making through an in-depth understanding of industry trends, market dynamics, and internal key indicators
Responsible for ensuring proper staffing, training, performance management, and career development to support all direct functional responsibilities
Provide ongoing financial analysis of development and operational results against the budget
Develop systems for key financial and operating initiatives, as needed, as business growth occurs and matures
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, or Business; MBA and CPA preferred
10+ years’ experience in multifamily Affordable Housing Real Estate with emphasis on development specifically in a Finance and leadership role; prior Public Housing Authority experience preferred
Demonstrated success in leadership, staff development, and team building
Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to ensure agency goals and deadlines are met
Exceptional customer-service skills and demonstrated ability to maintain strong working relations with both internal and external customers
A strong and effective leader and communicator with high-level presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in accordance with regulations and established agency policies and procedures
Ability to solve complex situations and diffuse explosive situations
Approach problems proactively and be solution-focused
Proficient in MS Office including Excel; past Elite software experience a plus
Travel is required. Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Ability to develop and maintain liaison with various agencies and programs
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