About the position
Families in Transition was established in 1991 as a housing organization for low-income families. Since its humble beginnings with one building, it has expanded to 18 buildings of housing to become one of the largest affordable housing organizations in the state. In 2018, Families in Transition merged with New Horizons for New Hampshire, an organization which has served homeless individuals since 1973. Around this same time, Families in Transition merged with a substance use treatment program, now known as Willows Treatment Center. Families in Transition is one of the largest homeless services organizations in New Hampshire with locations in Manchester and Concord. It provides innovative and effective interventions specifically designed to help individuals and families break the cycle of homelessness and lead healthy and successful lives. The organization’s belief is that having a home is a basic human right and is fundamental to becoming an engaged and contributing member of the community. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for the next Chief Financial Officer who is responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day finance and accounting operations of the organization to ensure successful financial performance and compliance with the organization’s internal controls. The CFO is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the annual budget, evaluating financial performance, and improving overall financial efficiency. The CFO will actively participate in strategic planning and implement long-term objectives to help the organization meet its goals. The CFO oversees the Finance and Accounting Department, as well as the Outfitters Thrift Store and Food Pantry. The CFO represents the Finance Department at Audit & Finance Meetings, Senior Leader’s Meetings Board of Director's Meetings, Staff Meetings, and Property Maintenance Meetings.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day-to-day finance and accounting operations of the organization.
- Ensure successful financial performance and compliance with internal controls.
- Develop, implement, and manage the annual budget.
- Evaluate financial performance and improve overall financial efficiency.
- Participate in strategic planning and implement long-term objectives.
- Oversee the Finance and Accounting Department.
- Supervise the Outfitters Thrift Store and Food Pantry.
- Represent the Finance Department at various meetings including Audit & Finance Meetings, Senior Leader’s Meetings, Board of Director's Meetings, Staff Meetings, and Property Maintenance Meetings.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business.
- 10+ years’ accounting experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel & Word.
Nice-to-haves
- CPA preferred.
- Medicaid and Insurance Billing experience.
- Non-profit accounting experience is strongly preferred.
Benefits
- Generous PTO policy, accrual beginning on date of hire.
- 9 paid holidays.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental Insurance.
- Vision Insurance.
- Employer paid Life and Disability Insurance.
- 403b plan with match.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Verizon wireless cell phone discount.
- Working Advantage/ Tickets at Work benefit program.
- 30% employee discount at Outfitters Thrift Store.
