Mission-Driven CFO — Strategy, Growth & Impact

Habitat For Humanity International; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity is a Rochester, New York-based affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial health across operations, budgeting, and forecasting, partnering with the CEO and the board.

The CFO will oversee grants, audits, and internal controls, drive earned income strategies, and support organizational growth through strategic financial planning and strong nonprofit accounting practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Hands‑on proficiency with accounting software and general ledger systems.
• Experience managing finance staff.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis skills.
• Experience serving as a liaison to a board of directors or board committee preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills — able to present financial information clearly to non‑finance audiences.
• Alignment with the mission, values, and community ethic of Habitat for Humanity International.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations of the organization, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and month‑end close processes.
• Work with funders to effectively optimize grant contract funding and compliance.
• Produce timely, accurate, and board‑ready financial statements, dashboards, and management reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards (ASC 958), grant reporting requirements, and all applicable regulatory obligations.
• Lead the annual audit process; serve as primary staff liaison to external auditors and the Board Audit Committee.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and financial policies to safeguard organizational assets.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CPA, CMA, or equivalent designation

Job description

Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity is a Rochester, New York-based affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial health across operations, budgeting, and forecasting, partnering with the CEO and the board.

The CFO will oversee grants, audits, and internal controls, drive earned income strategies, and support organizational growth through strategic financial planning and strong nonprofit accounting practices.