Finance Director

Shalom House, Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Retirement savings

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Job summary

Shalom House, Inc. in Portland, Maine is seeking a committed Finance Director to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with regulations. The role requires significant financial leadership experience, ideally in a nonprofit setting, along with a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.

The Finance Director will play a key role in strategic planning and fiscal management, ensuring the organization's financial stability while managing a team. This position offers a competitive salary of $115,000–$125,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission and values of Shalom House
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage competing priorities
• Experience with MaineCare billing, DHHS contracts, and HUD funding is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and grant requirements
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for the board
• Oversee accounting operations and audits
• Manage relationships with funders and auditors
• Supervise and develop finance staff

Skills

Financial leadership experience

Nonprofit accounting expertise

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Advanced degree or certification (CPA, CMA, CFA, MBA, MPA)

Job description

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Finance Director

Full-Time Employee Portland Maine, Portland, ME, US 1 Attachments

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1235

Salary Range: $115,000.00 – $125,000.00 Annually

Shalom House, Inc. is seeking an experienced Finance Director to join our leadership team in Portland, Maine. For more than 50 years, Shalom House has provided safe, supportive housing and community-based services that help adults living with severe and persistent mental illness lead stable, fulfilling lives.

Today, Shalom House manages 27 residential properties and administers over $23 million in annual revenue through a diverse funding structure that includes public grants and contracts. The Finance Director plays a critical leadership role in ensuring financial stability, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance Director oversees all financial operations of the organization and supervises a team of three staff members. This position partners closely with the Executive Director, leadership team, and Board Finance Committee to support strategic planning and sound fiscal management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP, grant requirements, and applicable regulations
• Preparing timely financial reports, analyses, and board presentations
• Overseeing accounting operations, audits, cost reporting, and contract compliance
• Managing relationships with funders, auditors, and regulatory agencies
• Supervising and developing finance staff while maintaining strong internal controls and financial policies
• Supporting organizational decision-making through strategic financial analysis

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Commitment to the mission and values of Shalom House
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Significant financial leadership experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting
• Expertise in nonprofit accounting, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and financial reporting
• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and foster a collaborative work environment

Experience with MaineCare billing, DHHS contracts, and HUD funding is highly desirable. An advanced degree or professional certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, MBA, or MPA is a plus.

Shalom House offers a competitive salary of $115,000–$125,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement savings, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to creating opportunities for recovery, independence, and community integration for adults living with mental illness.