Chief Financial Officer

Architecture for Humanity is a nonprofit design services firm founded in 1999. We are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join our team and help us build a more sustainable future through the power of professional design. By tapping a network of more than 40,000 professionals willing to lend time and expertise to help those who would not otherwise be able to afford their services, Architecture for Humanity brings design, construction and development services where they are most critically needed.

Position Overview:

This is a senior management position responsible for oversight and leadership of all financial and legal compliance, risk assessment, IT and HR oversight and management as well as strategy. The CFO manages the finance staff, and is responsible for overseeing the full range of financial management systems including fiscal analysis, budgeting, internal controls, audits and reports.

The CFO is a key member of the executive team and will operate under the supervision of the Executive Director. S/he also will work closely with the Managing Director, Operations Manager, Board Treasurer, auditors and other members of the Finance Committee as necessary.

The CFO also provides strategic financial direction for project teams in the field and regional sites worldwide. The CFO will shape the financial vision and strategy for Architecture for Humanity's award-winning income generating initatives and consulting practice. Join a fast-growing and innovative organization that is changing how the world thinks about architecture and design.

Responsibilities:

• Enhance and implement financial/accounting policies, processes, and internal controls, to increase staff efficiency and effectiveness, as well as protect organizational assets.
• Enhance, disseminate, and manage financial budgeting and forecasting processes, to ensure alignment with and achievement of organizational strategies and priorities.
• Recommend approval of the annual financial plan to the management team and Board of Directors, which establishes salaries, general operating expenses, program expenses, and level of funding.
• Generate regular financial statements and analysis for the management team and the Board of Directors.
• Provide detailed financial information to the Development team for grant reporting.
• Invest Architecture for Humanity's cash balances and investment portfolio. Create cash investment policies and procedures, to ensure maximum return on excess cash while maintaining liquidity, minimizing risk, and providing reserves for long-term liabilities.
• Ensure compliance, manage and as needed improve accounting processes (e.g., accounts payable/receivable, international wire transfers, monthly detailed accounting reports by program, and develop other financial and accounting policies and procedures as needed).
• Responsible for all general ledger entries including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll.
• Direct annual external audits, including 990 and other filing requirements.
• Collaborate with outside legal counsel to manage the organization's legal and compliance needs, and proactively identify and resolve potential legal issues, while minimizing counsel's fees.
• Collaborate with Management Team to set strategic goals and objectives for the growth and expansion of the organization worldwide.
• Manage one full-time project accountant; hire and retain support staff as needed in the future.
• Lead technical staff to design an IT plan for the future and implement it successfully to meet ongoing IT needs (hardware and software) as the organization grows.
• Manage the organization's physical infrastructure and system maintenance (phone system, security, cleaning, supplies etc) with the assistance from supporting staff.
• Manage and coordinate tenant leases, requirements and requests with assistance from supporting staff.
• Oversee and direct all human resource needs including all aspects of payroll, time tracking, analyze and continually evaluate hiring practices, staff review tracking, maintenance of all personnel files and management of all employee benefit program.
• Review income and expenses by program, including direct and allocated expenses, to monitor compliance with restricted funding sources; generate program reporting as required by funders; review of functional allocation of expenses booked by the finance staff assistants.
• Support grants proposal, maintenance and reporting processes with development department.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will bring a passion for sustainable design and a high level of personal and professional integrity, excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to communicate financial reports effectively and clearly to a broad range of stakeholders, and prior success developing effective working relationships with staff and a Board of Directors.
• A minimum of 10 years experience in finance, accounting or a related field, including at least 5 years management experience in finance in a non-profit context. Understanding of nonprofit management and governance preferred.
• Expertise in financial analysis and activity, accounting, budget development, control and reporting, project and grant management and internal controls required. Experience in management of investment income required. Experience in managing and reporting on government contracts and grants preferred.
• Extensive recent experience in QuickBooks and proficiency with MS Office, Excel etc. is required.
• An ability to communicate financial systems in ways comprehensible to people outside the finance field.
• Strong organizational skills, management skills, communication skills and attention to detail.
• B.A. or B.S. Degree in Accounting, Business or related field required. C.P.A., Masters Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is a strong plus.
• A sense of humor, energy for challenges, flexible, self-starter, ability to meet deadlines and multi task in a fast paced environment.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience. Architecture for Humanity offers a competitive salary and benefits and the opportunity to join a staff dedicated to using design to change lives.

Start Date: Immediate.

To Apply:

Interested? Please send your cover letter, resume, salary requirements and references attention Joyce Engebretsen. Please include the position title in the subject line of your email.