Director of Finance and Business Operations

Do you have a strong finance and accounting background, and are you looking to join an impactful organization where you can use your business acumen and initiative?

If so, keep reading!

About Us For over 30 years, Interfaith Hospitality Network at Alpha House has partnered with the community to shelter and support children and families experiencing homelessness in our community.

During this time, our mission has remained constant and our programs have a single purpose – ending child and family homelessness.

Emergency Shelter, Rapid Re-Housing, Housing Location Assistance, and Home-Based Support, all support families as they secure and maintain stable housing.

About the Opportunity This position provides general fiscal oversight and maintains systems and procedures which satisfy adherence to standard accounting principles and products.  Responsibilities include integration of accounting needs for all IHN Alpha House programs, final responsibility for fiscal information and analysis, cash management, internal controls, and timely provision of financial information.

This position, in partnership with the Shelter Director, is also responsible for the management of the building and facilities.

The position reports to the Executive Director and is a member of the Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities Oversight of budgeting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, payee activities, and cash.

Timely completion of monthly financial reports and analysis of monthly fiscal data.

Oversee grant management including grant billing and reporting.

Responsible for all audits.

Responsible for risk management and other agency insurance protections.

Oversee appropriate emergency and 24-hour response to facilities and equipment needs.

Oversee regular maintenance and upkeep of all agency facilities and properties.

Coordinate facility improvement projects, including seeking out, evaluating, and recommending bids for facility improvements.

Create budgets and financial projections for various projects.

Administer compliance with building and licensing codes for facilities.

Conduct a competitive bidding process for providers of goods and services.

Administer agency telephone system, including purchasing, cell phone contracts, and equipment.

Oversee, evaluate, purchase, and assist the Executive Director in administering contracts for agency technical and IT support.

Serve as the liaison with IT contractors.

Lead and supervise a small team.

Serve as part of the team working on strategic planning and shelter expansion.

About You Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.

Strong people management skills.

Excellent initiative and ability to “figure things out”.

Desire to work for an organization that supports people dealing with poverty.

Thrive in a team setting that is diverse, creative and results oriented.

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