Housing Up builds thriving communities in Washington, DC by developing affordable housing and offering comprehensive support services to homeless and low-income families. In addition to being a nonprofit affordable housing developer, we provide permanent supportive housing, rapid re-housing and transitional housing. We believe that people who have safe, affordable housing and genuine opportunities are empowered to transform their lives.

Over the past 33 years, our organization has grown from serving 14 families in one building in Northwest DC to serving more than 900 families throughout the city. Housing Up is now one of the city’s largest homeless services providers and is a critical partner in the District’s plan to end family homelessness. Housing Up is a Housing First organization and is proud to be a critical partner in Mayor Muriel Bowser’s plan to make homelessness “rare, brief, and nonrecurring”.

Position Summary

The Director of Finance serves as the strategic financial leader of the organization and is responsible for the overall financial management, integrity, and sustainability of the nonprofit. This role oversees all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow management, grant and contract compliance, and audit coordination. The Director of Finance ensures that financial systems, policies, and procedures support the organization’s mission while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and funder restrictions.

Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors, the Director of Finance provides financial analysis and strategic guidance to support informed decision-making and long-term organizational stability. The role translates complex financial data into clear insights that inform program planning, resource allocation, and organizational strategy.

The Director of Finance plays a hands-on role in managing day-to-day financial operations while also building financial infrastructure and processes that promote efficiency, transparency, and accountability. This position ensures responsible stewardship of organizational resources, supports grant management and reporting requirements, and helps position the organization for sustainable growth and impact.

Essential Functions

Leadership & Strategy: Lead Housing Up’s Finance Department, which includes an Accountant, and part-time Accountant. Lead in developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic goals related to budgeting and financial management. Serve on the Executive Team and contribute to organizational strategy and leadership. Collaborate with the Executive Team to conduct cost analysis of potential new services or projects, as well as existing services. Budgeting: Lead Housing Up’s annual budgeting process, including providing guidance and materials or departmental budget preparation, and preparing the organizational budget in consultation with the Board and executive leadership, while actively monitoring budget performance. Accounting: Oversee all organizational accounting, including maintaining the general ledger and ensuring proper classification and recording of expenses, revenue, and assets. Accounts Receivable: Oversee all accounts receivable functions, including timely and accurate grant billing of government funding, recording and classifying revenue, reconciling billing and outstanding receivables.Accounts Payable: Oversee all accounts payable functions including timely and accurate payments, maintenance of vendor files, allocation and classification decisions, and posting of accounts payable to the general ledger. Cash Asset Management: Reconcile and monitor all bank and investment accounts, monitor cash flow and development fees, and make recommendations to the CEO regarding maximizing investment income. Maintain fixed assets and depreciation schedules and reconcile them to the general ledger. Payroll: Ensure timely and accurate bi-weekly payroll processing, proper withholding and benefit accruals, tax reports, and posting to the general ledger while working in coordination with ADP and Human Resources (HR). GAAP Compliance: The Director of Finance shall ensure that all financial analysis, record keeping, and reporting are performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), maintaining the accuracy and integrity of Housing Up’s financial statements and those of its controlled affiliates. Monthly Reporting: Oversee and ensure timely monthly closing and production of financial report package to the Executive team and Board of Directors, including bank reconciliations, statement of activities, and statement of position. Make recommendations to the CEO concerning accounting issues, cash flow issues, and other matters which impact the financial viability of the organization.Annual Financial Statement and Audit: Complete the Fiscal Year closings and coordinate the annual financial statement audit with Housing Up’s contracted auditors. Address any auditor’s changes and recommendations. Tax Filings: Ensure timely and accurate submission of all federal and state tax filing forms. Ensure the timely filing of the 990, 1099’s/1096, and any other related mandatory annual filings.Board of Directors Reporting: In coordination with the CEO and Executive Team, support the activities of the Board Finance Committee, and provide materials, reports, and presentations on budgets, accounting, and financial audits to the Finance Committee and full Board of Directors.Fundraising Accounting: Collaborate with the Chief Development & Communications Officer to ensure monthly reconciliation of donation revenue between the accounting and development databases. Provide income and expense data as needed to support grant applications and reporting, annual and capital campaign reporting, and donor-designated restricted funds. Customer Service: Provide proactive, responsive customer service to internal and external stakeholders in all areas of job function. Other Duties: Assume internal and external roles, projects and responsibilities related to the role and as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or related discipline (CPA preferred).8+ years of finance experience required, preferably in non-profit organizations.Experience with government contracts/grants. Preferably, but not limited to, HUD and/or DHS contract experience. Experience in nonprofit tax filing 990’s, 1099’s, and annual auditsStrong technology skills in effectively using QuickBooks, Excel, RealPage, Boston Post, Yardi, or other financial and project management systems & applications. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to effectively manage and prioritize projects. Ability to handle sensitive situations discreetly and tactfully, safeguarding personal information. Supervisory experience required.

Work Environment/Physical Effort

Hybrid work environment.

Salary and Benefits

Salary $150,000-$175,000 (commensurate with education and experience)

Housing Up offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan with company match, paid vacation and sick leave, commuter benefits, summer Fridays, tuition assistance, new hire/referral bonuses, professional development budgets, and a work environment aimed at a healthy work-life balance.

Housing Up is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.