Finance Director

Vermont League of Cities and Towns; Montpelier (VT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VHCB in Vermont seeks a Finance Director to steer the financial engine for statewide housing and conservation initiatives. Reporting to the CFO, you will direct day-to-day fiscal operations, supervise the finance team, and ensure integrity of multi-fund revenue streams, including federal awards and state transfers.

The role requires a strong background in non-profit or governmental fund accounting, GAAP, and Uniform Guidance, with CPA or relevant degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Non-profit or governmental fund accounting knowledge.
• GAAP knowledge and experience with federal Uniform Administrative Guidance.
• CPA or relevant degree with sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily organizational accounting and cash management.
• Lead annual audit lifecycle and coordinate with external auditors.
• Monitor loan portfolio and establish accounting structures for new awards.
• Serve as liaison to banking partners and state financial systems.
• Mentor Finance Team and manage internal controls and payroll integration.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Non-profit fund accounting

Mentoring/team leadership

Financial systems improvement

Education

CPA or relevant degree

Tools

VISION system

Job description

As Finance Director, you will steer the financial engine behind VHCB’s statewide affordable housing and conservation initiatives. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer and serving as their primary strategic backup, you will direct day-to-day fiscal operations, supervise and mentor the finance team, and ensure the integrity of multi-fund revenue streams—including major federal awards and state transfer taxes.

What the Role Entails:

• Fiscal Leadership & Operations: Oversee daily organizational accounting, run cash management strategies, and ensure accurate, timely internal and external multi-fund reporting.
• Audit & Budget Oversight: Lead the annual audit lifecycle in coordination with external auditors, produce draft financial statements and schedules, and partner with the CFO on organizational budgeting and interim financial modeling.
• Financial Monitoring Systems: Monitor VHCB’s substantial loan portfolio alongside legal counsel, establish accounting structures for new awards, run cost allocations, oversee grantee compliance throughout the funding lifecycle, and equip program directors with clear, actionable financial management intelligence.
• Cash Management: Serve as the primary liaison to banking partners and State of Vermont financial systems (VISION).
• Team Supervision & Systems Management: Provide daily guidance and professional mentorship to the Finance Team while managing security, internal controls, and data integrity across VHCB's accounting platforms and project databases, and collaborating with Human Resources on payroll and HR integration.

Who will thrive in this role?

An experienced financial leader with a solid foundation in non-profit or governmental fund accounting, GAAP, and federal Uniform Administrative Guidance (CPA or relevant degree with significant sector experience preferred), who:

• is a skilled mentor and enjoys building team capacity
• enjoys streamlining technology and improving financial systems
• is skilled at guiding smooth audit cycles
• Is a clear communicator with an analytical, creative, and energetic approach to solving complex fiscal puzzles in service of a public mission.

VHCB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. VHCB encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the organization.

Applications are due October 19 th , 2026, noon. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Full position description available upon request.