Vice President, Finance bei SETTLEMENT HOUSING FUND INC

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Vice President, Finance serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and leads all financial operations for Settlement Housing Fund and its affiliates. This role is responsible for the financial health of the organization through effective strategy, planning, analysis, reporting, and compliance. The VP plays a critical role in guiding organizational sustainability and aligning financial management with SHF’s mission-driven goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and implement long- and short-term financial strategies aligned with SHF’s mission and operational goals.
• Provide sound financial guidance to the CEO, COO, and Board of Directors to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Analyze trends, forecast financial performance, and recommend actions for long-term fiscal sustainability.

Accounting, Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee all accounting operations including month-end and year-end close, and preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements, including audits, tax filings, and reporting to funders, lenders, and investors.
• Conduct technical research and advise on complex financial and accounting issues.
• Present clear, concise, and insightful financial reports to executive leadership and the Board.

 Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting process, financial modeling, and ongoing budget-to-actual monitoring for SHF and affiliates.
• Partner with fundraising and program teams on grant and contract budgeting and compliance.

 Team Leadership & Operational Oversight

• Supervise and support the Fiscal Department, including mentoring staff and fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Oversee payroll administration and benefit reconciliations in coordination with HR.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial data, reporting, and system integrity across departments.

 Grants, Contracts, and Real Estate Finance

• Oversee government grants and contracts billing, including invoicing and compliance.
• Support fundraising team with financial data and analysis for funding applications.
• Partner with asset management and real estate teams on SHF’s operating portfolio performance and new development initiatives.

 Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Establish and maintain robust financial controls, financial risk management practices, and operating procedures to protect organizational assets.
• Regularly evaluate and improve financial systems, policies, and workflows.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Liaise with external stakeholders including auditors, funders, investors, financial institutions, property managers, and joint venture partners.
• Provide financial oversight and coordination for affiliated organizations, including New Settlement.

 Additional Duties

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and organizational efficiencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of SHF’s mission and operations.

We are committed to hiring from a diverse pool of candidates. We are creative in our work and if you don’t meet all of the qualifications below but have other experience that makes you well-suited to this role, we highly encourage you to apply. Settlement Housing Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required; Master’s degree preferred.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation highly preferred.

• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive financial leadership experience; nonprofit and/or affordable housing/real estate experience strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated success managing complex budgets and leading audits and compliance functions.

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills; experience managing cross-functional teams.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

• Advanced proficiency in accounting systems and Excel; experience designing financial reporting tools is a plus.

• Deep understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial compliance practices.

• Commitment to Settlement Housing Fund mission, vision and values.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands/working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.

• The ability to frequently sit and reach with hands and arms.

• The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

• Must be able to utilize office equipment such as desktop/notebook computers, copiers, printers, scanners, telephones, and calculators.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of you as an employee. You may be asked to perform other duties as required.