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Position Summary: The Finance Director will be responsible for all financial accounting, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, notes receivable, payroll, general ledger, budget, audit preparation, grant administration and financial reports for Lafayette Habitat for Humanity. (S)he will contribute advice for strategic planning and management decisions, and ensure that all accounting functions are performed in an accurate and timely manner. In addition, the Finance Director will have general oversight of the LHFH office information systems, including the computer network and phone system, as well as all insurance and human resource functions across the organization.
Desired Qualifications:
• High level of commitment to working as part of a team in support of Habitat for Humanity’s mission and goals
• Education and skills: Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting; CPA a plus
• A minimum of 5-7 years GAAP-basis accounting experience; mortgage lending accounting experience and/or construction accounting experience also a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook; proficiency in QuickBooks Pro accounting software (Contractor edition preferred); Access and/or database management experience also a plus • Knowledge of non-profit accounting practices
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and collaborative skills
• Acute attention to details and follow-through
• Strong writing and listening skills
• Patient and compassionate attitude and effective interpersonal skills
• Sound judgment and initiative; ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proven confidentiality and trustworthiness
Salary: Negotiable, DOE. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and health insurance To Apply for this Position: Email a resume with cover letter (required) by October 31 to director@habitatlafayette.org or mail to P.O. Box 3088, Lafayette, LA 70502. For full job description and responsibilities, please try visit our site. (no longer open)
About Habitat for Humanity: HFH is a community-based, ecumenical Christian housing ministry building affordable, sustainable homes in partnership with local families who need a decent place to live. Habitat acts as both the contractor and the lender, selling houses to partner families at cost via no-interest mortgages, proceeds from which are then reinvested to finance construction of more homes. For more information visit our website at www.habitatlafayette.org, or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lafayettehabitatforhumanity. Lafayette HFH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be required to undergo a background check.