Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Posting Description
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team, responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the affiliate’s operations. This role ensures the organization’s financial health, sustainability, and compliance while advancing the mission of providing affordable housing solutions. The CFO will lead financial planning looking into the future, reporting, budgeting, and risk management, supporting both operational excellence and long-term growth. As an integral member of the Executive Team, the CFO will provide financial guidance, leadership and actionable recommendations to the CEO and other senior leaders. Direct reports for the CFO will include Accounts Payable Clerk and 1 Compliance Specialist.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
* Serve as a key advisor to the CEO, Chief Construction Officer, members of the Executive team and Board of * Directors on financial strategy and sustainability
* Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the affiliate’s mission and goals
* Provide financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets, and business drivers
Financial Management & Reporting
* Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
* Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit and construction accounting standards
* Manage annual audit process and serve as primary liaison with external auditors
* Present financial reports to the Board of Directors and Finance Committee
Budgeting & Forecasting
* Lead long-term financial planning, forecasting and cost management
* Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing financial forecasting
* Monitor organizational performance against budget and provide variance analysis
* Support department leaders in financial planning and resource allocation
Compliance & Risk Management
* Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including grant and donor restrictions
* Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard organizational assets
* Oversee insurance, contracts, and financial risk mitigation strategies
Treasury & Cash Management
* Manage cash flow, investments, and banking relationships
* Oversee financing strategies, including lines of credit, mortgages, and capital projects
* Ensure adequate liquidity for operations and growth initiatives
Team Leadership
* Supervise and mentor finance and accounting staff
* Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
* Build systems and processes that enhance efficiency and scalability
* Manage, mentor and develop direct reports, managing work delegation and allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of an effective team dynamic.
* Serve as the recognized leader and teacher for financial education within the organization.
* Proactively lead with open lines of communications, keeping the CEO and organizational leaders informed of all critical and foreseeable issues.
* Advise the CEO, Board of Directors and Executive Team on Financial planning budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, and policy matters.
* Manage, coordinate and monitor the implementation and evaluation of all financial strategies initiatives.
Mission Integration
* Collaborate with program and development teams to align financial practices with mission delivery
* Support grant applications, reporting, and compliance related to funding sources
* Contribute to strategic initiatives that expand affordable housing impact
Qualifications
Education & Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
* Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive financial leadership experience
* Experience in construction and nonprofit accounting, preferably within housing, construction, or community development. Construction accounting is a must.
Skills & Competencies
* Strong knowledge of nonprofit financial management and compliance
* Strategic thinking with hands-on operational capability
* Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
* Effective communicator with experience presenting to boards and stakeholders
* Proficiency in financial systems and software
Preferred Attributes
* Passion for affordable housing and community impact
* Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including volunteers and donors
* Familiarity with grant management and restricted funding
Compensation & Benefits
* Competitive salary commensurate with experience
* Benefits package may include health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities
How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and commitment to the mission to Penny Seater, pseater@habitat-sa.org.
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About
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. HFHI has an Administrative Headquarters based in Atlanta, Georgia, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia and Area Office bases of operations in Manila, Philippines for our Asia and the Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and the Caribbean work, and Bratislava, Slovakia, for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.
HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Function
US Affiliate
Auto req ID
10903BR
Position Category
Affiliate-Opportunity
Position Type
Affiliate
Geographic Location
North America
Location
Altamonte Springs, FL
Affiliate Name
Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka