Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance
Director of Finance and Administration
Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
About MHSA:
MHSA is a statewide nonprofit organization that is driving innovation to end homelessness among adult individuals through advocacy and development of outcome-based programs. For more than 30 years, MHSA has been transforming the traditional response of emergency shelter into a system of permanent housing, improved access to support services and healthcare, and other long-term solutions to homelessness. These strategies have helped dramatically reduce chronic homelessness in Massachusetts and gained MHSA national recognition for several initiatives. MHSA has a network of more than 100 member agencies; it also works closely with state and city governments. It uses its unique position as an intermediary between public agencies and homeless service providers to create innovative responses to homelessness for adults in Massachusetts. MHSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering competitive pay, generous benefits, and work in a mission-focused organization. Learn more about MHSA at www.mhsa.net.
Position Summary:
The Director of Finance & Administration is responsible for the planning and oversight of the organization’s financial and administrative operations, including fiscal reporting, cash flow management, budgeting, and annual audits. This position will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors to collaborate on strategic planning and ensure financial viability for the organization. The Director of Finance & Administration will supervise a minimum of two full-time staff, the Assistant Director of Finance & Administration and the Assistant Director of Finance for Program Contracts, with the potential to supervise an additional staff member.
Reports to:
Chief Executive Officer
Status:
This position is full-time, 40 hours a week, exempt.
Essential Functions:
Financial Stewardship
Lead MHSA’s Finance & Administration team, directly supervising a minimum of two staff members in planning, managing, and analyzing the fiscal health and successful operations of the organization.
Oversee the financial responsibilities of MHSA in relation to our local, state, and federal contracts, ensuring accurate budgets, compliance, and proper reporting.
Collaborate with the Board Treasurer, Investment Committee, and Audit Committee on strategic financial planning for the organization.
Oversee the development of annual and multi-year budgets.
Oversee the management of all bank accounts for the organization.
Manage cash flow and monitor changes in funding availability.
Provide final approval for organizational expenses, including expense requests, travel requests, and bills, coding expenses properly.
Work with the Finance & Administration team to develop and maintain sound and current financial management systems and written procedures.
Prepare financial reports and analyses for senior-level management and the Board.
Identify financial risks and implement controls to mitigate them.
Manage and maintain strong relationships with external firms, including our accounting service, who support MHSA’s financial work.
Effectively communicate and present any critical financial matters to the CEO.
Administration
Manage MHSA’s operational expenses and ensure MHSA remains in compliance with regards to our financial practices, personnel practices, taxes, and general operations.
Oversee payroll payments and collaborate with the Senior Operations Manager in payroll and benefits procurement and administration, operations of the organization, and compliance.
Oversee IT administration with the Assistant Director of Finance & Administration.
Provide guidance and expertise to staff and the organization on matters of finance, administration, payroll, and compliance.
Act as a back-up for payroll processing and approval.
Other duties as reasonably required to support MHSA’s mission and organizational operations.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Math, Business Administration, or related field.
At least 7 years of experience managing finances, and preferably administration, of an organization.
Prior experience supervising employees.
Familiarity managing finances for a non-profit organization preferred.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred.
Advanced skills in Excel, QuickBooks, and Bill.com.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat.
Exceptional organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
Proven ability to take initiative and lead a team on projects and priorities.
Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, adaptable, and to work both independently and in a team environment.
Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to advancing racial and ethnic equity.
Passion and empathy for the mission of ending homelessness and interest in those prioritized by MHSA’s work: adults experiencing chronic homelessness often coupled with physical and/or behavioral health disabilities.
Must reside in Massachusetts while employed at MHSA.
Compensation and Benefits:
This position is 40 hours per week, exempt. Salary range is $100,000 – $120,000 per year.
Excellent benefits include:
Generous 401k retirement plan with 25% employer matching contribution
Harvard Pilgrim health insurance (80% employer-paid)
Delta dental insurance (80% employer-paid)
EyeMed vision insurance (100%
employee-paid
at MHSA’s lower group rate)
Life, long-term disability, and Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave insurance (100% employer-paid)
Employee Assistance Program
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Pre-tax flexible spending account for out-of-pocket medical expenses for employee and eligible family members
Pre-tax dependent care spending account to be reimbursed for dependent care expenses, such as daycare, preschool, and summer camps
15 days of vacation per year to start (maximum 25 days per year accrual rate after 4 full years of employment)
15 holidays per year
Note:
MHSA supports a hybrid work environment. Staff are expected to work from the Boston office as needed to ensure maximum performance and results, and at the direction of supervisors.
Application Procedure:
Please submit a resume and cover letter to Valerie Cedrone, Senior Operations Manager, at vcedrone@mhsa.net, no later than October 18, 2024. Please be sure to put "Director of Finance & Administration” in the subject line. Candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis.
At MHSA, we appreciate the value and richness of different perspectives and experiences. We constantly strive to be a more diverse and inclusive workplace. We work to make everyone feel welcomed and engaged as a valued member of the MHSA team. MHSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
We especially encourage people with lived experience of homelessness to apply.
See our full EEO policy at https://mhsa.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MHSA-EEO-Non-Discrimination-Policy.pdf.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boston, MA 02114
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MHSA is a statewide nonprofit organization that is driving innovation to end homelessness among adult individuals through advocacy and development of outcome-based programs. For more than 30 years, MHSA has been transforming the traditional response of emergency shelter into a system of permanent housing, improved access to support services and healthcare, and other long-term solutions to homelessness. These strategies have helped dramatically reduce chronic homelessness in Massachusetts and gained MHSA national recognition for several initiatives. MHSA has a network of more than 100 member agencies; it also works closely with state and city governments. It uses its unique position as an intermediary between public agencies and homeless service providers to create innovative responses to homelessness for adults in Massachusetts. MHSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering competitive pay, generous benefits, and work in a mission-focused organization. Learn more about MHSA at www.mhsa.net.
Position Summary:
The Director of Finance & Administration is responsible for the planning and oversight of the organization’s financial and administrative operations, including fiscal reporting, cash flow management, budgeting, and annual audits. This position will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors to collaborate on strategic planning and ensure financial viability for the organization. The Director of Finance & Administration will supervise a minimum of two full-time staff, the Assistant Director of Finance & Administration and the Assistant Director of Finance for Program Contracts, with the potential to supervise an additional staff member.
Reports to:
Chief Executive Officer
Status:
This position is full-time, 40 hours a week, exempt.
Essential Functions:
Financial Stewardship
Lead MHSA’s Finance & Administration team, directly supervising a minimum of two staff members in planning, managing, and analyzing the fiscal health and successful operations of the organization.
Oversee the financial responsibilities of MHSA in relation to our local, state, and federal contracts, ensuring accurate budgets, compliance, and proper reporting.
Collaborate with the Board Treasurer, Investment Committee, and Audit Committee on strategic financial planning for the organization.
Oversee the development of annual and multi-year budgets.
Oversee the management of all bank accounts for the organization.
Manage cash flow and monitor changes in funding availability.
Provide final approval for organizational expenses, including expense requests, travel requests, and bills, coding expenses properly.
Work with the Finance & Administration team to develop and maintain sound and current financial management systems and written procedures.
Prepare financial reports and analyses for senior-level management and the Board.
Identify financial risks and implement controls to mitigate them.
Manage and maintain strong relationships with external firms, including our accounting service, who support MHSA’s financial work.
Effectively communicate and present any critical financial matters to the CEO.
Administration
Manage MHSA’s operational expenses and ensure MHSA remains in compliance with regards to our financial practices, personnel practices, taxes, and general operations.
Oversee payroll payments and collaborate with the Senior Operations Manager in payroll and benefits procurement and administration, operations of the organization, and compliance.
Oversee IT administration with the Assistant Director of Finance & Administration.
Provide guidance and expertise to staff and the organization on matters of finance, administration, payroll, and compliance.
Act as a back-up for payroll processing and approval.
Other duties as reasonably required to support MHSA’s mission and organizational operations.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Math, Business Administration, or related field.
At least 7 years of experience managing finances, and preferably administration, of an organization.
Prior experience supervising employees.
Familiarity managing finances for a non-profit organization preferred.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred.
Advanced skills in Excel, QuickBooks, and Bill.com.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat.
Exceptional organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
Proven ability to take initiative and lead a team on projects and priorities.
Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, adaptable, and to work both independently and in a team environment.
Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to advancing racial and ethnic equity.
Passion and empathy for the mission of ending homelessness and interest in those prioritized by MHSA’s work: adults experiencing chronic homelessness often coupled with physical and/or behavioral health disabilities.
Must reside in Massachusetts while employed at MHSA.
Compensation and Benefits:
This position is 40 hours per week, exempt. Salary range is $100,000 – $120,000 per year.
Excellent benefits include:
Generous 401k retirement plan with 25% employer matching contribution
Harvard Pilgrim health insurance (80% employer-paid)
Delta dental insurance (80% employer-paid)
EyeMed vision insurance (100%
employee-paid
at MHSA’s lower group rate)
Life, long-term disability, and Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave insurance (100% employer-paid)
Employee Assistance Program
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Pre-tax flexible spending account for out-of-pocket medical expenses for employee and eligible family members
Pre-tax dependent care spending account to be reimbursed for dependent care expenses, such as daycare, preschool, and summer camps
15 days of vacation per year to start (maximum 25 days per year accrual rate after 4 full years of employment)
15 holidays per year
Note:
MHSA supports a hybrid work environment. Staff are expected to work from the Boston office as needed to ensure maximum performance and results, and at the direction of supervisors.
Application Procedure:
Please submit a resume and cover letter to Valerie Cedrone, Senior Operations Manager, at vcedrone@mhsa.net, no later than October 18, 2024. Please be sure to put "Director of Finance & Administration” in the subject line. Candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis.
At MHSA, we appreciate the value and richness of different perspectives and experiences. We constantly strive to be a more diverse and inclusive workplace. We work to make everyone feel welcomed and engaged as a valued member of the MHSA team. MHSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
We especially encourage people with lived experience of homelessness to apply.
See our full EEO policy at https://mhsa.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MHSA-EEO-Non-Discrimination-Policy.pdf.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boston, MA 02114
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