Director of Finance

Overview

Lead finance operations, strategy, and improvement for Habitat's affordable housing mission.

Key Responsibilities

• data governance
• financial analysis
• erp integration
• dashboard development
• process optimization
• team leadership

Tasks

Join us as the Director of Finance, where you’ll play a key role in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance and financial stability, and supporting our mission of affordable homeownership. -Provide content, presentations and data as needed for promotional, financial and management needs. -Engage in open and regular communication with staff from all other organizational functions to maintain rapport, mutual support, and consistent integration of agendas. -Continual analysis of the Finance Department; look for innovative and transformative ways to improve current operations and processes. -Assess and elevate data governance practices across platforms, ensuring timely, accurate reporting for internal and external stakeholders. -Analyze the financial impact of operational decisions, connecting business activities to financial statement outcomes to support strategic planning and performance management. -Partner with the CFO on strategic initiatives and complex organizational challenges by providing thoughtful analysis, creative problem-solving, and actionable insights. Serve as a systems-minded collaborator, identifying opportunities to improve and integrate key platforms such as NetSuite (ERP), Paycom (HR/payroll), and Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge (CRM/fundraising). -Collaborate with Finance, Human Resources, Development, Construction Project Management, and IT teams to streamline end-to-end workflows and reporting structures. -Design and implement strategies focused on improving the performance, accountability, and scalability of finance and operational functions. -Provide clarity in times of uncertainty by guiding teams through shifting priorities—balancing construction schedules, funding pressures, and community needs—to stay focused on the actions that best advance our mission to build affordable housing. -Manage and direct a team of 2 direct reports & 9 indirect reports. -Champion a culture of continuous improvement across the organization, using established project management methodologies to lead process redesign and performance optimization efforts. -Support change management efforts that accompany system upgrades, new workflows, and policy rollouts. -Lead organizational-wide improvement initiatives focused on cost control, process efficiency, and enhanced service delivery across departments. -Develop and update policy and procedure documents and training resources. -Train and coach staff on business excellence principles, helping embed a culture of accountability and agility. -Develop KPIs and performance dashboards to track operational health, financial stability, and mission-aligned outcomes.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• cpa
• pmp
• procore
• netsuite
• six sigma

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, or related field; CPA, MBA, or advanced degree is a plus. -8–12 years of experience in financial project management, finance operations, or process improvement—ideally across both non-profit and construction sectors. -Experience navigating the regulatory, funding, and operational frameworks unique to non-profitsutilizing public funds. -Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, PMP, or other continuous improvement methodology preferred. -Ability to work collaboratively and lead cross-functional teams in a dynamic work environment -Proficiency in construction-specific software (e.g., Procore, Full Clarity, Sage) desired. -Proven ability to lead enterprise-level process and technology change initiatives. -Act as a strategic problem solver, capable of dissecting complex, ambiguous challenges and translating them into clear, actionable roadmaps for cross-functional teams. -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders. -Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to evolving priorities. -Familiarity with key operational systems including NetSuite, Paycom, and Blackbaud/Raisers Edge is strongly preferred. -Strong project management skills with a demonstrated ability to deliver on time and on budget. -Experience and proven success in managing a team of professionals to achieve goals/metrics/kpis/ etc.

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Benefits

Our Vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live. Salary Range: $122,776 - $150,060 -Our people are our greatest asset and a vital part of achieving our mission. We offer generous benefits, including: medical, dental, and vision insurance along with vacation and sick leave, short and long-term disability coverage, 401(k) with employer matching, and opportunities for professional development.

About Habitat For Humanity Seattle-King County

-Typical new construction includes single-family homes, duplexes and even a five‑story condo project underway in Seattle -A critical home repair program serves seniors and low‑income homeowners facing health or safety issues, including ramp and gutter work -Revenue comes from donations, grants and proceeds from their Habitat Stores—four outlets selling donated home goods and building materials -The organization mobilizes volunteers yearly to build homes, staff stores and support homebuyer education -Standout projects include the Columbia City condos and Miller’s Creek community: affordable homes priced far below local market rates

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