Finance Director

About the role

The Finance Director is the senior financial leader for Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region and is responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the organization and its ReStore. This position provides leadership and oversight for accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow management, payroll, compliance, internal controls, audits, grant financial management and financial systems. The finance director ensures the organization’s financial resources are managed responsibly, accurately and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, accounting standards, funding requirements and Habitat for Humanity policies. The finance director serves as a key advisor to the Executive Director and leadership team, providing financial analysis, reporting and recommendations to support sound operational and organizational decision-making. The position also serves as the primary financial liaison to the Finance Committee and Board of Directors and maintains relationships with auditors, financial institutions, grantors and other external financial partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day financial operations of Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region and ReStore.
• Ensure accurate and timely accounting records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable nonprofit accounting practices.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash disbursements, payroll, banking, reconciliations and other accounting functions.
• Oversee preparation and filing of required payroll, sales tax and other financial filings, including 941s, W-2s, 1099s, and applicable state and local filings.
• Ensure financial transactions are properly documented, coded, approved and recorded.
• Maintain organized and accessible financial records and documentation.
• Oversee homeowner payment records and financial information related to Habitat homeownership.
• Oversee financial tracking for RePair and other programs.
• Oversee weekly ReStore sales reconciliation and related financial reporting.
• Manage organizational cash flow and monitor cash balances and short-term financial needs.