Hope on Haven Hill is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking person to serve as our Director of Finance & Administration.

This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished finance and operations professional who thrives on solving complex challenges, building strong teams, and creating systems that help organizations grow and succeed. As a key member of the senior team, you will play a critical role in strengthening the financial and operational foundation that enables Hope on Haven Hill to advance its mission and expand its impact.

We are looking for a teammate who sees opportunity in complexity, enjoys partnering across departments, and is energized by helping people and programs perform at their best. If you are a creative problem-solver, a skilled change agent, and a relationship builder who enjoys turning strategy into action, we encourage you to apply.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director of Finance & Administration serves as a trusted strategic partner and organizational leader. This role oversees the organization's finance and administrative functions, ensuring the infrastructure, systems, and resources necessary to support continued growth and mission success are in place and operating smoothly.

Working closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and directors team, you will help translate organizational priorities into operational excellence, strengthen organizational capacity, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Hope on Haven Hill?

At Hope on Haven Hill ,you'll join a dedicated team working toward meaningful outcomes in a mission-driven environment. You'll have the opportunity to influence organizational strategy, strengthen systems that support long-term success, and collaborate with talented colleagues who are committed to making a difference. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys building, improving, and partnering across functions to help an organization thrive. For more information about our organization and services, please visit our website at www.hopeonhavenhhill.org

What You'll Bring

Strategic Leadership: You are able to see both the big picture and the operational details, connecting financial and administrative decisions to broader organizational goals. You thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy helping organizations navigate growth, change, and complexity.

Collaborative Problem Solving: You approach challenges with curiosity, creativity, and a solutions-oriented mindset. You build strong partnerships across teams and work effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
Team Development: You are passionate about mentoring others and building high-performing teams. You create an environment where people feel supported, empowered, and accountable for results.
Communication & Influence: You can translate complex financial and operational information into clear, actionable insights for staff, senior team members, board members, and external partners.
Adaptability & Resilience: You remain steady and effective in changing environments, balancing competing priorities while helping others navigate ambiguity with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Organizational Planning

Lead the organization's financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, planning, and reporting processes.
Ensure financial resources are strategically aligned with organizational priorities and mission outcomes.
Provide clear, data-informed analysis and recommendations that support effective decision-making across the organization.
Serve as a strategic advisor to the Executive Director, senior directors team, and Board of Directors.
Act as the primary staff liaison to the Finance and Audit Committees, preparing and presenting timely, accurate financial reports and insights.

Building Operational Excellence

Design, implement, and continuously improve systems, policies, and processes that increase efficiency, accountability, and collaboration.
Oversee finance, administration, and information technology functions to ensure they are integrated, scalable, and positioned for future growth.
Strengthen internal controls, risk management practices, and information systems that support informed decision-making and organizational effectiveness.
Manage key relationships with auditors, financial institutions, insurance providers, technology partners, and other vendors.

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and operations team.
Foster a culture of learning, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Establish clear goals, provide ongoing coaching and feedback, and support professional development across the team.
Contribute as an active and collaborative member of the senior team, helping shape organization-wide strategy and priorities.

We recognize that strong candidates may bring a variety of experiences and backgrounds. We encourage individuals who meet many, though not necessarily all, of the qualifications below to apply.

Bachelor's degree and/or a minimum of five years of professional experience in nonprofit finance and accounting.
Demonstrated success in nonprofit financial management, preferably within organizations or business units with annual revenue between $1 million and $5 million.
Experience overseeing audits, compliance requirements, and organizational budgeting processes.
Proven ability to lead, develop, and empower teams.
Strong technology aptitude, including experience evaluating, implementing, and managing software systems and vendor relationships.
Ability to communicate financial information effectively to audiences with varying levels of financial expertise, including senior leadership, board members, and external stakeholders.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to identify trends, opportunities, and innovative solutions.
Experience managing federal grants and ensuring compliance with funding requirements.

Medical insurance plan - employer paid 100%

Dental insurance plan offered - employee paid

Two weeks vacation and 80 hours sick leave per year

Twelve paid holidays

Two personal days per year

Simple IRA matching plan

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Retention bonus

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