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Habitat for Humanity dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, US Military/Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and merit. We comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and religious needs as required by law. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter or using specialized equipment.

We recognize that a diverse environment enhances our ability to fulfill our mission of building homes, communities, and hope. We welcome all applicants who share our commitment to these values.

This organization is required to collect certain information from each job applicant. This information does not affect our hiring decisions and is kept separate from all application materials we receive. Please assist us by completing the form located here and submitting it with any required documents. Once we receive the completed form, it will be forwarded to our Human Resources department for recording and storage in a separate file.

[1] Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.  For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of Federal contractors, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

Current Job Openings


Controller

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the CFO, the Controller manages the day-to-day operations of the accounting department. In this role, the Controller trains, mentors, and oversees accounting staff members responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the affiliate. The Controller should be comfortable managing a team through complicated, multi-step, and iterative processes.

Additionally, the Controller must be able to support the CFO in managing relationships across multiple sectors of the affiliate, including Property & Asset Management, Advancement, and the Department of Family and Community Partnerships (“DFCP”) to ensure timely compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and funding requirements.

The Controller should also have a strong understanding of economic principles, financial markets, and banking, as well as knowledge of local and state laws and regulations in order to provide counsel to the CFO and executive leadership team.

Duties and Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position from day-to-day and week-to-week demand consistency, precision and attention to detail. Below is a list of likely responsibilities:

Financial Reporting:

  • Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
  • Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting internal audits and providing information to external auditors.
  • Assists the CEO and CFO by facilitating budget preparation by collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data.
  • Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
  • Manages financial staff to ensure timely reconciliation of accounts monthly.
  • Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
  • Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.

Financial Policies, Processes, and Compliance:

  • Maximizes efficient use of financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems.
  • Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Protects financial assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing systems of internal controls.
  • Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, filing financial reports, and advising leadership on needed actions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the CFO.

Staff Management:

  • Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
  • Maintains qualified financial staff by selecting, orienting, and training employees.
  • Maintains financial staff job results by coaching, counseling, and managing employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

Qualifications and Experience

The Controller is a senior manager with an accountant’s background and skill set with at least 5 years senior-level accounting experience. The ideal candidate will hold Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration and will also have:

  • Excellent management and supervisory skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Proficient with accounting software, like SAGE Intaact.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Suite software.

In addition to the above, all staff members are expected to exhibit the following on a consistent basis:

  • Passion for supporting the organization’s mission and for maintaining programmatic excellence.
  • Understanding and practicing Appreciative Inquiry and Asset Based Community Development.
  • A dedication to an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to work.
  • Proven success working with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously, often with competing deadlines.
  • Communication skills that allow for productive sharing, debate, and exchange of information and ideas, whether verbally or in writing.

To see the FULL job description or to apply click HERE

 


Bookkeeper

POSITION SUMMARY

The Bookkeeper supports the day-to-day operations of the affiliate’s accounting department. In this role, the Bookkeeper is responsible for processing, recording, and maintaining the organization’s financial transactions.

Additionally, the Bookkeeper must be able to manage relationships across multiple sectors of the affiliate, including Property & Asset Management, Advancement, and the Department of Family and Community Partnerships (“DFCP”) to ensure accurate recording of rental income, public and private donations, and mortgage transactions.

The Bookkeeper will also support the Controller in the production of financial reports as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of this position will vary significantly from day-to-day and week-to-week. Below is a list of likely responsibilities:

  • Process, record, and deposit cash receipts, including mortgage & rent payments, donations, and grant distributions on a daily basis.
  • Process, record, and pay accounts payable invoices on a daily basis.
  • Process and record rent deposit payments from various rental properties on a daily basis.
  • Process and record accounts receivable on a weekly basis.
  • Prepare the monthly mortgage portfolio summary and delinquency report.
  • Organize, summarize, and record store sales transactions on a weekly basis.
  • Complete monthly account reconciliations to assert the accuracy of recorded transactions.
  • Monitor accounts for any variances.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Controller.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The Bookkeeper is an accounting staff member with basic accounting knowledge that understands accounting best practices. The Bookkeeper should also have knowledge of U.S. GAAP and/or FASB accounting standards.

  • Consistent application of accounting knowledge.
  • Accurate application of accounting knowledge.
  • Attention to detail in order to minimize errors.
  • High proficiency with accounting software, like SAGE Intaact.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite software.

In addition to the above, all staff members are expected to exhibit the following on a consistent basis:

  • Passion for supporting the organization’s mission and for maintaining programmatic excellence.
  • Expert understanding of the principles of Appreciative Inquiry and Asset Based Community Development
  • A dedication to an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to work.
  • Proven success working with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously, often with competing deadlines.
  • Communication skills that allow for productive sharing, debate, and exchange of information and ideas, whether verbally or in writing.

To see the FULL job description or to apply click HERE


Crew Leader 1

POSITION SUMMARY

Crew Leader 1s work alongside other CL1s, CL2s, and Construction Supervisors to train and supervise volunteers in the construction of affordable housing. As you are trained in tasks related to the residential construction process, you will also train and lead volunteers who will help you accomplish daily and weekly goals.

You will report directly to your Construction Supervisor, who will:

  • Help teach and mentor you as you learn more about home construction.
  • Help you set goals, recap priorities, and manage responsibilities.
  • Hold the tension between project timelines and volunteer needs, helping you to understand the various drivers.
  • Jump in to assist as you have questions regarding safety or construction techniques.
  • Ensure that the team has gone through the “Daily Jobsite Routine” and delegate, where appropriate, to ensure responsibility is shared by team members.
  • Conduct a formal review to your progress within your first six months, and every year thereafter.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist teammates in the creation of a safety plan each morning.
  • Assist teammates in maintaining a clean and organized jobsite.
  • Meet with your teammates each week to help produce a plan for volunteer tasks, and review it at the end of each day to reevaluate and set additional goals (Google Calendar). These plans will be communicated to Volunteer Management.
  • Take an active role in keeping track of volunteer forms and request additional forms when necessary.
  • Assist teammates in completing daily logs (Procore).
  • Communicate with my teammates to ensure materials, tools, and PPE are available when needed and secured appropriately at the end of each day.
  • Ensure that you can accurately communicate how to safely perform each task that is assigned to a volunteer and remain available throughout the day.
  • Ensure that a safety talk (Toolbox Talk) is completed every week during lunch.
  • Take an active role in producing a high-quality home by ensuring volunteers know how to perform each task and by coaching them on techniques throughout their day.

To see the FULL job description or to apply click HERE


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