Accounting + Business Manager

Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Impactful community service

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Ohio seeks an Accounting + Business Manager to oversee financial stewardship. You will manage accounting functions, financial reporting, and compliance within a collaborative team environment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, strong analytical skills, and experience with nonprofit accounting. The role involves ensuring financial stability while supporting homeownership initiatives for families. Join us in empowering communities through affordable housing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transactional and supervisory accounting roles.
• Experience with construction, job-cost, inventory, mortgage, or program-based accounting.
• Prior experience coordinating or supporting financial audits.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CEO to align financial strategies.
• Oversee daily accounting functions including accounts payable and receivable.
• Manage organizational cash flow, income, and expenses.

Skills

General ledger transactional expertise

Strong analytical judgment

Detail-oriented

Clear communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Sage 50 nonprofit accounting software

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Typical Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4pm

Affordable homeownership for hardworking families depends on strong financial stewardship at Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio. The Accounting + Business Manager ensures that Habitat’s accounting, mortgage activity, and financial reporting are sound, stable, and built to last. In this role, you lead the intersection of nonprofit accounting, construction job-costing, and mortgage loan servicing, stewarding the financial backbone that makes our unique affordable homeownership model possible. By safeguarding our financial integrity, you help ensure that families can build stability, invest in their futures, and create lasting opportunities for their children and our communities.

This position reports to: the Chief Executive Officer and collaborates with departments across the organization. The Accounting + Business Manager participates in financial reporting to the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team to align financial strategies across the organization
• Provide clear, actionable financial information to the CEO and leadership team to guide strategic decision-making
• Prepare the financial reporting for the Board of Directors and participate in board-level financial reviews
• Serve as the primary liaison for Habitat’s financial relationships, including banking, insurance, and risk management partners, ensuring these relationships support organizational stability and long-term sustainability.
• Oversee the financial complexities of Habitat’s affordable homeownership model, including construction accounting, job-costing, and mortgage-related financial activity
• Direct all daily accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger maintenance
• Manage organizational cash flow, income, and expenses to ensure financial stability and sustainability
• Supervise mortgage loan servicing oversight to ensure the integrity of the 0% interest mortgage program
• Oversee payroll processing and the financial administration of employee benefits and retirement plans, working in partnership with the Human Resources Coordinator and external vendors
• Partner with department leaders to develop and monitor departmental, organizational, and affiliate-level budgets, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow planning
• Maintain rigorous internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and all applicable financial standards
• Lead the annual independent audit and tax filing (Form 990) processes
• Support external monitoring and audits related to grants or public funding
• Ensure adherence to all internal financial policies and procedures
• Directly supervise three key accounting related positions within the organization who work in donation receivables, accounts receivable, accounts payable, mortgage management, and human resources.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement
• Foster a culture of integrity, collaboration, and professionalism within the finance and mortgage teams
• Adapt leadership and supervision styles to individual roles and strengths to support growth and performance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Proven experience in transactional and supervisory accounting roles
• Experience with construction, job-cost, inventory, mortgage, or program-based accounting
• Prior experience coordinating or supporting financial audits
• Proficiency with automated accounting systems and Microsoft Office 365
• Experience with Sage 50 nonprofit accounting software preferred
• Experience with nonprofit and grant accounting and compliance preferred
• Have and maintain a clear criminal record

Key Skills Needed to Succeed in this Position

• General ledger transactional expertise
• Strong analytical judgment and a commitment to financial integrity
• Exceptionally accurate and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data for non-financial stakeholders
• A proactive mindset with the ability to improve systems and processes over time

Physical and Other Requirements:

Must be able to perform typical office-based work.

Habitat for Humanity builds homes and hope. Serving Stark, Carroll, Tuscarawas, Harrison, and Jefferson Counties, Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio is driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live. People partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and purchase their homes with an affordable 0% interest mortgage. Through new construction, preservation construction, critical home repair, and neighborhood revitalization efforts, we rely on a talented and committed team to help families build strength, stability, and self-reliance that lasts for generations. Through shelter, Habitat empowers. To learn more, visit www.habitateco.org.