Chief Financial Officer - Housing Matters

Another Source • Santa Cruz, CA

6d • $165,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Housing Matters is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join their executive team in Santa Cruz, CA. This role is crucial for guiding the financial strategy and operations of a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping individuals and families transition from homelessness to stable housing. With a new 120-unit housing development nearing completion, the organization's impact is expanding. The CFO will serve as a key strategic partner to the CEO, Board, and executive team, providing financial clarity, navigating complexity, and shaping the organization's future. This position offers an opportunity to combine financial leadership with significant community impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 10 years of overall professional experience, ideally including 6+ years of broad financial operations management experience.
• Nonprofit financial management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, audit coordination, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fund accounting and grants management.
• Experience developing and maintaining effective financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Strong leadership and management capabilities with the ability to partner effectively across an organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex financial information for executive and Board audiences.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and other technology platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Sage Intacct accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of the barriers to housing faced by individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Santa Cruz County is valued.
• MBA, CPA, or related advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Executive Team, bringing financial insight and strategic perspective to organization-wide planning and decision-making.
• Partner with the CEO and Executive Team to lead annual budgeting and planning, monitor performance, and ensure leadership has a clear and timely view of the organization's financial position.
• Oversee financial, project, program, and grants accounting while ensuring accurate and timely internal and external financial reporting.
• Lead the annual audit process, partnering with external auditors and the Board's Audit Committee and implementing necessary improvements.
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting and serve as the primary contact for banking relationships.
• Build and maintain strong financial, contract management, billing, collection, and reporting systems that support operational needs and consistent cash flow.
• Strengthen accounting policies, practices, internal controls, and finance department procedures to support an effective and scalable financial operation.
• Support regulatory compliance and help the organization proactively navigate financial risk.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Finance and Administration Committee of the Board of Directors and effectively communicate critical financial matters to Board leadership.
• Provide financial reporting and insight for donor audiences and other key stakeholders.
• Lead and develop the finance team, creating an environment of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in strategic planning that helps Housing Matters remain responsive to the changing housing-as-healthcare environment.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 100% employer-paid life insurance (UNUM)
• Chiropractic and acupuncture coverage for employees enrolled in medical insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% dollar-for-dollar match and no vesting period
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and travel assistance
• 20 days of PTO annually, plus 1 paid floating holiday and 9 paid holidays
• Relocation support is available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive