Enterprise Community Partners · 10 hours ago
AVP, Finance Solutions
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $215K/yr
15+ years expEnterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit dedicated to making housing accessible for families in need. The AVP, Finance Solutions will oversee the finance team, providing critical business support to the Solutions Division, and will play a key role in financial management, budgeting, and team development.
CharityCommunitiesGovernmentNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Jennifer Weiman
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership As a true business partner to the Division President, Senior management team, Operations Management, and others, assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and the Division’s long-term strategy. Develop tools, metrics and KPIs to provide easy to understand, critical financial and operational information to the Division President and other Solutions leaders and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations. The role with need to balance the changing needs of the Solutions division and its constituents with a desire for effective, efficient and standardized financial processes
Engage with the Deputy CFO to present to the board, finance and audit committees around issues, trends, and changes in the operating model(s), operational delivery and in the industry. Assist in establishing yearly objectives and meeting agendas, and selecting and engaging outside consultants (auditors, investment advisors)
Oversee long-term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with the Enterprise strategic plan and financial sustainability targets, especially as the organization considers new initiatives, funding sources, sponsorships, and collaborations with external organizations
Financial and Operational Management Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems for the Division, ensuring compliance with appropriate Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, regulatory requirements, Office of Management and Budget audit requirements, and tax filings. Maintain internal control safeguards and coordinate all audit and tax activities for the Division
Obtain advanced understanding of the organization structure necessary for the preparation and analysis of results and communications with funders, internal/external partners, and auditors
Manage cash flow and forecasting. Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs. Work with the Vice President and Treasurer to optimize the handling of banking relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash positions
Responsible for multiple revenue streams including federal, state and local government contracts and grants; corporate, individual and foundation philanthropic funding, funds and investments, and fee for service income, along with required reporting to the stakeholders
Oversee budgeting and the implementation of budgets, to monitor progress and present financial metrics both internally and externally
Partner with Business Systems & Strategy, Information Technology and Operations Management teams to optimize finance and operational systems and ensure they meet the needs of the Division
Review and evaluate terms and conditions of operating and other funder agreements as appropriate to ensure that Enterprise meets its obligations and enforces its rights
Provide vision and drive the evaluation, design, and implementation of efficient and effective processes through increasing automation and consistency, leveraging systems and decreasing manual effort on routine activities. Work to remove roadblocks that prevent team members from providing support to business partners or from leading effectively and/or making advances in these areas
Periodically review policies and procedures to ensure internal controls over financial reporting are effective and functioning. Manage staff to ensure adherence to these standards
Team Development Recruit, mentor and develop a team of approximately 9 employees, managing work allocation, training, problem solving, performance evaluation and the building of an effective team dynamic
Promote a culture, through clear communication, process, procedures, best practice standards, and tools that ensure the finance team upholds their fiduciary responsibility and that the well-being of funders and Enterprise is at the center of what we do. This entails effective oversight of resources and ensuring finance is a fiduciary of company resources
Reward and recognize teamwork, initiative, dedication and results
Take a leading role in industry meetings and conferences
Set a leadership example as a business partner to the Solutions executive team
Qualification
Required
At least 15 years of broad finance experience, ideally beginning in accounting
Experience gathering and evaluating financial information and being a business partner with actionable recommendations to senior leadership
Experience managing the finance function (accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting) within a diverse, division-based entity
Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with internal and external constituencies to implement creative financial management strategies
Depth of experience designing and improving sound accounting and financial systems
Experience in the financial, corporate, and non-profit sectors
A strong educational foundation with a minimum of a BS
Mature and proactive, with evidence of having worked as a true business partner to the President/CEO of a multi-divisional organization
Proven success in managing the financial operations of an organization with significant funding provided by federal contracts and philanthropic donors
Proven success leading and developing direct reports
Deep understanding of and experience with the Uniform Administrative Guidance, Cost Principals, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards under 2CFR200
Strong experience in costing and billing rate methodologies
Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model
An effective communicator at all levels in the organization, with strong oral and written skills and a willingness to share information
A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality
Ability to influence without formal authority and gain buy-in from key stakeholders
Creativity, with experience funding activities in ways that both cover costs and generate operating margins
Strong change management acumen and demonstrated ability to lead multifaceted change with successful outcomes
Demonstrated ability to maximize finance and accounting software (knowledge of Workday preferred, and Salesforce a plus), IT systems and processes, and engage in reengineering business processes to fully leverage IT tools
A career-long reputation for integrity, accountability, sound judgment and transparency, which includes the ability to effectively deal with sensitive and confidential information and meet commitments and deadlines
Preferred
CPA or CFA and/or MBA strongly preferred
Non-profit and government contracting experience is strongly preferred; if coming from the for-profit world, significant nonprofit board experience and/or work in affordable housing is required
Benefits
Dental, health, and vision care plans
Family-building benefits, such as adoption and surrogacy support
Flexible work arrangements to promote a better work-life balance
Health advocacy
EAP
Mental health benefits
Financial education
Wellness programs
Auto-enrollment in the company's 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
Learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications
Company
Enterprise Community Partners
Enterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (1)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.72MKey Investors
Truist FoundationCommunity Development Financial Institutions Fund
2025-01-14Grant· $0.01M
2024-02-14Grant
2024-02-07Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Drew Warshaw
Chief Operating Officer
Judi Kende
Senior Vice President & Chief Program Officer of Solutions
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