CFO

$150,000 - $190,000/Yr

Housing Connector - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Senior

Seattle, WA

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Housing Connector is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping the financial strategy and operational efficiency of the organization. This position oversees financial planning, budgeting, and compliance, ensuring the financial health of a nonprofit with over $15 million in annual revenues. The CFO will collaborate closely with the CEO and senior leadership to drive innovative financial products and systems that support the organization's mission of improving housing access for those in need.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CEO to set the organization's financial strategy.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and oversee all financial plans and budgets.
• Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the executive team and board.
• Ensure compliance with federal grants and other regulatory requirements.
• Provide financial insights and strategic counsel to senior leaders on the financial implications of their areas.
• Monitor financial performance, anticipate challenges, and generate strategies for financial impact.
• Manage cash flow and work with auditors on annual financial and regulatory matters.
• Design, enhance, and implement systems and processes across the organization to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Oversee operational infrastructure, ensuring systems are built to support growth and increase impact.
• Ensure compliance of accounting and reporting systems with GAAP and government regulations.
• Identify cross-functional opportunities to optimize organizational operations and foster collaboration.
• Lead the development and maintenance of key operational processes that drive overall company success.
• Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy and overseeing financial and operational functions.
• Report directly to the CEO, acting as a key advisor on financial and operational matters while collaborating with the leadership team to align strategies with organizational priorities.
• Foster a culture of inclusivity and belonging by modeling leadership that supports all team members across diverse identities.
• Guide and mentor your team, ensuring alignment on priorities, managing challenges effectively, and promoting high performance and continuous improvement.
• Engage with the Board to provide updates and insights on financial and operational strategies.

Requirements

• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in senior financial and operational leadership roles (e.g., CFO, VP of Finance, VP of Operations, Director of Finance).
• Degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; CPA preferred.
• Proven expertise in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A): forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, variance analysis.
• Strong operational leadership experience with demonstrated success in implementing strategic plans and systems for scalability and efficiency.
• Exceptional financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Experience ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Familiarity with financial systems, ERPs, and HCMs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop diverse, high-performing teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements related to fundraising, including debt issuance and public offerings.
• Experience leading internal and external audits, assessing financial practices, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance