Homestead Community Land Trust puts the financial and social benefits of affordable homeownership within reach of people who are priced out of our high-cost housing market, or who may have been shut out of ownership by discrimination. Homestead builds new homes and rehabs existing homes, raising funds to price these homes affordably for first-time homebuyers who make less than 80% of area median income as defined by HUD. The community land trust model makes and keeps homes affordable permanently through agreements with our buyers. We have an active pipeline of 270 homes to build over the next six years. We are leaders in combining climate equity with housing equity, setting a standard for environmental sustainability with our homes.
The Finance Director (CFO) provides finance management, staff support and strategic thought-partnership with the Executive Director, with emphasis on leadership and oversight of a non-profit affordable housing developer. The successful candidate will be a hands-on and participative team member providing expertise in finance, accounting, reporting, business planning and budgeting and cash flow management. This is an opportunity for a finance leader to maximize and strengthen the output and impact of organization that advances a proven solution to housing affordability in our community. The successful candidate will balance sound risk management and control environment with an entrepreneurial perspective to support the growth of the organization toward a goal of producing 75 new homes per year.
The successful candidate will:
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
Finance Planning & Analysis
General Ledger and Accounting Operations
Financial Management
QUALIFICATIONS
This position reports directly to the Executive Director and works with the Board Treasurer.
Although there is flexibility in this position to work from home, the employee is expected to maintain consistent office hours onsite to facilitate staff support and communication.
EMPLOYMENT POLICY
As an equal opportunity employer, Homestead Community Land Trust does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, gender, gender identity, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The starting salary for this position is $120,000 to $130,000 DOE. Compensation may also include health insurance. Benefits include paid sick leave and vacation, professional development, ORCA (transit) card, 403b savings plan.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Homestead will accept applications until there is a sufficient pool of qualified applicants.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $120,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the world, it is our responsibility to help keep our employees healthy and safe. We support employees in maintaining vaccination status, wearing masks while in the office, and a hybrid work environment.
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98104