Chief Financial Officer

Reports TO: Chief Executive Officer DIRECT REPORTS: Financial Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: As Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region’s Chief Financial Officer, you will become a key partner in developing, monitoring, governing, and evaluating the overall corporate strategy, planning, and analysis with a focus on bottom line financial and operating performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Financial Management

• Manage the organization’s financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and auditing. Ensure that the financial transactions, policies, and procedures meet the organization’s short and long-term business objectives and are conducted in accordance with all appropriate regulations, accounting principles, and standards.
• Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements. Ensure the timely reporting of key financial data and updates to key stakeholders.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting.
• Manage bidding, proposals, recommendations, and contracts for all third party subcontractors for the organization, excluding construction subcontractors.
• Develop and implement the financial strategy of the organization. This includes long-term financial planning and forecasting, risk management, and investment strategies.
• Partner with the senior leadership team on all operational and strategic issues as they arise; provide strategic recommendations to the senior leadership team based on financial analysis and projections cost identification and allocation, and revenue/expense analysis.

Risk Management and Compliance

• Administer all operational risk management activities of the organization, including but not limited to maintaining internal control systems, ensuring adequate insurance coverage, managing fraud-mitigation protocols, monitoring compliance with Habitat for Humanity International standards.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial and grant-related functions. This includes compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations and statutory grant requirements.

Leadership

• Direct the Finance team and ensure their ongoing professional development and training.
• Engage other members of the senior leadership team to facilitate cross-department collaboration that ensures that all financial solutions positively support the organization’s evolving strategy, operational delivery, and data collection needs.
• Establish and develop relationships with the Board of Directors, Committee members, Habitat for Humanity affiliate personnel, external partners and other stakeholders.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Achievement Focus: Sets and achieves challenging goals, taking calculated risks to overcome obstacles
• Business Acumen: Aligns work with strategic goals and conducts cost-benefit analysis
• Business Ethics: Works with integrity, inspiring trust and upholding organizational values
• Strategic Thinking: Adapts strategy to changing conditions and analyzes market trends
• Visionary Leadership: Creates and communicates a clear, compelling vision, mobilizing others to fulfill it

REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent, with 7-10 years of related experience; non-profit experience preferred.
• Exhibits strong leadership, management, and supervisory skills, with the ability to inspire and guide teams towards achieving organizational goals.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clear, concise, and impactful interactions with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrate exceptional analytical abilities and representational skills, effectively interpret financial data and present insights to stakeholders.
• Make sound judgements, assume responsibility, and work independently in a fast-paced environment, ensuring effective decision-making and problem solving.
• Establish priorities