Director of Finance and Human Resources

Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity • Williston, VT • 2d ago

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Do you have a passion and drive to apply your talents in finance and operations to have an impact? Do you want a role in helping tackle persistent affordability challenges within Vermonts housing market while bringing the stability, security, and hope that comes with homeownership to working low-income families? You might be the right fit for Green Mountain Habitat for Humanitys next Director of Finance & HR.

GMHFH is in a growth stage, expanding the number of homes we build and strengthening the organizational infrastructure required to deliver at a greater scale. The Director of Finance & HR is a key leadership role responsible for protecting and advancing the organizations financial health as our operations grow. This leader will bring a strategic perspective (forecasting, scenario planning, risk management, and decision support) and a practical, roll-up-your-sleeves approach to strengthening day-to-day financial and operational systems across the organization.

Role Overview:The Director of Finance & HR is responsible for managing GMHFHs finance and administrative operations, ensuring the organizations financial sustainability, operational readiness, and compliance as we grow. This role oversees financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, audit/tax processes, and compliance. In addition, the Director provides operational oversight for key administrative functions, including human resources and information technology (in coordination with external IT partners), and helps ensure organization-wide systems and processes are documented, followed, and continuously improved. The Director works closely with the CEO and Board of Directors to develop and execute financial and operational strategies that support GMHFHs mission and goals.

Ideal Candidate - Competencies & Experience: The ideal candidate is a mission-driven finance leader who can translate strategy into strong systems and reliable execution. They bring demonstrated experience managing finances for a mission-driven organization, ideally in a nonprofit environment. They have successfully managed finances for an organization with multiple program areas, lines of business, and/or revenue streams. At GMHFH, this includes the ability to lead financial oversight of ReStore retail operations, home construction, grants and fundraising, and the broader organizations operating and capital needs. The ideal candidate is skilled in cash flow forecasting, scenario planning, and financial storytelling for non-financial audiences, and can partner effectively with the CEO and the Board to shape financial strategies that balance growth and financial stewardship. They will demonstrate experience strengthening operational infrastructure and providing oversight for HR and IT functions through internal teams and/or external partners.

A Cover Letter is required for this application.

Department: Finance

FLSA Status: Full Time Salary, Exempt

Schedule: Monday-Friday (with options for 1 2 days remote)

Reports To: CEO

Supervises: Accounting Manager and HR Generalist

Position Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Cross-Functional Process Leadership

Partner with the CEO and leadership team to translate organizational

growth goals into multi-year financial and operational plans, assumptions, milestones, and resourcing needs.

Lead cross-functional planning and process improvement across

ReStore, Construction, and Fundraising/Grants to align budgets, staffing, timelines, reporting, and scalable workflows.

Develop forecasting and scenario models (cash flow, pipeline timing,

grant cycles, retail seasonality, capital needs) to support decision-making, risk management, and clear communication of tradeoffs.

Establish and monitor key performance indicators and dashboards that

link mission outcomes to financial and operational performance.

Financial Management and Budgeting

Develop and execute financial strategies that support mission

delivery, growth, and long-term sustainability.

Oversee core accounting operations and internal controls (A/P, A/R,

payroll, general ledger, month-end/year-end close) to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

Prepare timely, decision-ready financial reporting and analysis for

the CEO and Board, highlighting trends, risks, opportunities, and recommendations.

Manage relationships with external partners (banks, auditors, tax

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