Bienestar · 1 week ago
Director of Finance and Operations
Bienestar is a community-based affordable housing developer dedicated to serving Latinxs, immigrants, and families in need. The Director of Finance and Operations is a senior leadership role that oversees financial management, operational infrastructure, and internal systems, ensuring compliance with fiscal policies and supporting organizational growth. This position also manages HR, IT, and facilities, while engaging in strategic financial planning and budgeting.
CommunitiesConstructionNon Profit
Responsibilities
Maintain an internal control structure
Update and maintain fiscal policies and procedures
Serve the review and control function for fiscal policies
Maintain cash account balances
Monitoring investments
Conduct long-range financial planning and strategic financial management
Prepare and update indirect cost allocation and cost recovery
Support Program Managers in contract compliance and understanding of reporting requirements
Maintain project cost accounting records and detail of restricted funds
Maintain general ledger and financial reporting, including conducting account analysis and reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records
Close the accounting cycle and do bank reconciliations
Oversee multi-entity accounting, including development projects and some subsidiary entities
Prepare the annual budget and any budget updates necessary for Board Approval
Manage the annual audits
Manage debt and debt covenants
Support the Housing team in certain financial aspects of affordable housing development and property management
Oversee HR functions including payroll, benefits, compliance, and personnel policies
Ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices
Collaborate with dedicated internal HR staff and/or external consultants to strengthen HR capacity and formalize HR processes, including the drafting of new policies and procedures
Lead and support efforts to develop and maintain a standardized onboarding, orientation and performance management process
Oversee IT systems and vendors to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient technology
Support staff technology needs and system improvements
Ensure data security and operational continuity
Serve as a trusted thought partner to the Executive Director and leadership team
Support strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives
Communicate financial and operational information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and mission alignment
Champion a culture of process improvement, transparency, and collaboration across all departments
Supervise bookkeeping and finance staff
Supervise and support operations, including HR, IT and facilities
Support staff growth and professional development
Empower staff to do their best work
Participate in Leadership Team Meetings and guide major decisions of the organization
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and Board of Directors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required, preference given to candidates with degrees in accounting or business administration
Minimum 5 years' experience in finance
Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, OMB, federal, state, local laws, standards and regulations, especially as they relate to non-profit accounting
Ability to communicate effectively and present financial documents and strategies to constituents without a financial background
Experience working in nonprofit or government finance preferred
Preferred
Experience or knowledge of real estate development finance a plus
Experience managing Human Resources, Information Technology, Risk Management, Real Estate Development Finance, or similar areas also a plus
CPA or comparable certification preferred, but not required
Familiarity with Low Income Housing Tax Credits is a plus
Experience with Sage Intacct accounting software is a plus but not required. Candidates without experience in Sage Intacct will be required to train and become proficient in this software
Spanish/English bilingual candidates is a plus, but not required
Benefits
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Company
Bienestar
Bienestar is a non-profit organization that offers affordable housing, counseling, and youth programs for farm workers.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase