Architecture for Humanity is a nonprofit design services firm
founded in 1999. We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance 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.

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

Duties and 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 ten years experience in finance, accounting or a
  related field, including at least five 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.

Start Date: Immediate.

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.

Interested? Please send your cover letter, resume, salary
requirements and references attention Joyce Engebretsen to
operations(at)architectureforhumanity(dot)org. Please include the
position title in the subject line of your email.