Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

This range is provided by Housing Assistance Council. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$200,000.00 / yr - $225,000.00 / yr

The Housing Assistance Council (HAC), a national nonprofit organization helping build homes and communities across rural America, is seeking a dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with the vision and skill to sustain and continue the organization’s recent unprecedented growth and impact. The CFO will oversee and safeguard HAC’s financial position, ensure best practices in current financial operations, and strategically manage the financial and organizational implications of decision‑making.

Successful candidates will bring proven experience in nonprofit finance or accounting with a focus on affordable housing , CDFI lending , and sophisticated fund and federal grant accounting , compliance, and reporting. HAC seeks candidates with service in a leadership role at a multidimensional organization and experience partnering with a CEO and senior team to lead and execute strategic initiatives, business development, innovation, and organizational change.

To apply, upload a resume and cover letter to the application portal. For inquiries, contact Karen Schuler at karen.schuler@cbiz.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

The CFO oversees the accounting, finance, capital markets, and administrative functions and contributes to HAC’s overall leadership and strategy. The CFO balances financial savviness, strategic ability, and interpersonal skills to manage teams and serve as a strategic advisor and resource to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will embody the unique combination of HAC’s mission‑driven and business‑minded approach to serving rural communities and alleviating poverty through affordable housing.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team on the financial performance, planning, and opportunities of the organization
• Think holistically about the organization and how decisions could affect HAC’s financial health
• Utilize creativity and resourcefulness to turn abstract solutions into reality

Accounting & Reporting

Capital Planning

Capital Management & Compliance

Internal Leadership

External Leadership

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates will bring a background in accounting or finance, experience managing staff, and service as a leader at a multidimensional organization (a CDFI, community lending institution, or housing‑related non‑profit). HAC seeks applicants who are seasoned professionals, mid‑career high‑performers ready to join a C‑suite, or current CFO’s wanting to be part of an excellent organization at an exciting moment in its history.

Successful candidates will bring :

HAC’s tight‑knit staff (“HACsters”) are a diverse bunch and pride ourselves on being welcoming. We enjoy our work and maintain a healthy balance with our lives. We care deeply about helping others. The successful candidate will bring the following personal attributes :

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

HAC offers competitive wages, benefits, and growth opportunities. Salary range is $200,000 to $225,000 per year, depending on qualifications. Flexible benefits include health, life, and other insurances; retirement plan with partial employer match; time off; and work / life benefits. The CFO works in HAC’s downtown Washington, DC office with a portion of their work eligible for remote work.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

HAC is an equal opportunity provider and employer. HAC does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Founded in 1971 and working in the housing industry in all 50 states, HAC envisions all families in rural America having a safe, decent, and affordable place to live. HAC provides loans for affordable housing development, training and technical assistance to community‑based organizations, policy formulation, and in‑depth research on rural community conditions.

HAC has an annual budget of $12.5M, $80M in total assets, and $45M in net assets. Two‑thirds of the annual budget comes from grants and contracts. The remainder is earned revenue as a CDFI. Governed by a 16‑person Board of Directors, HAC employs more than 50 staff across the nation. To learn more, please visit https : / / ruralhome.org / .

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