Job Details
Job Location: Garfield - St. Louis, MO 63121
Salary Range: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 Salary/year
Beyond Housing is a nationally recognized community development organization that works to strengthen families and transform under-resourced communities, creating a stronger, more prosperous St. Louis region for all. Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity. Our comprehensive model is built on the understanding that strengthening families and transforming under-resourced communities isn't simple it's complex and requires a comprehensive, multipronged effort. Over the years, we have created the infrastructure of staff, partners, programs, and relationships that is essential for fulfilling our comprehensive model in order to create a stronger St. Louis — once and for all.
Position:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior executive leader responsible for the overall financial strategy, long-term fiscal health, capital structure, and asset stewardship of the organization.
Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer / Chief of Staff and working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors, the CFO provides strategic financial leadership to support organizational sustainability, growth, and mission impact.
The CFO oversees the financial strategy of a complex nonprofit organization with:
- An annual operating budget of approximately $14MOwnership and management of more than 600 units of affordable rental housing
- Active LIHTC development projectsHUD-funded programs, including HOME and HOME-ARP awards
- Multi-entity real estate ownership and partnership structures
The CFO provides executive oversight of the Accounting Department through the Controller and ensures that financial systems, reporting, and risk management practices support long-term organizational success.
Qualifications
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: I. Strategic Financial Leadership:
- Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO, COO, and senior leadership team.
- Coordinates filing of annual tax returns (990, 1065, 1120) with the audit firm.
- Manages cash flow on a daily/weekly/short-term basis and produces monthly cash flow projections.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and long-range financial planning initiatives.
- Develop multi-year financial projections and scenario modeling.
- Evaluate financial implications of new initiatives, partnerships, and program expansion.
- Assess the financial structure and risk profile of real estate projects and capital investments.
- Ensure financial strategy aligns with the organization's mission and strategic plan.
- Perform other related duties as assigned:
- II. Capital & Asset Stewardship:
- Oversee long-term sustainability and performance of organizational assets.
- Monitor capital structure, reserves, liquidity strategy, and debt obligations.
- Evaluate financing structures, including LIHTC transactions and other development funding sources.
- Maintain relationships with financial institutions, lenders, investors, and external financial institutions partners.
- Ensure appropriate investment and reserve strategies are maintained.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- III. Governance, Compliance & Risk Oversight:
- Ensure strong systems of internal control across the organization.
- Provide executive oversight of federal award compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee the annual audit process and resolution of audit findings.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, Uniform Guidance, and all applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as lead staff to the Board Finance Committee and attend Board and appropriate committees committee meetings.
- Advise the Board and executive leadership on financial risk and fiduciary responsibilities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- IV. Leadership & Organizational Development:
- Provide executive oversight and mentorship to the Controller.
- Ensure the Accounting Department is appropriately structured and resourced.
- Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and financial discipline.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to strengthen financial and operational alignment.
- Support leadership development within the finance function to build organizational capacity.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Preferred Experience and Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred).Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive financial leadership experience, includingexperience as a Controller or Chief Financial Officer.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and federal compliancerequirements.
- Experience with real estate development, multi-entity accounting structures, and capitalfinancing strategies.
- Experience working with boards and board committees.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop accounting and administrative staff. xmcpwfu
- Experience evaluating and structuring complex financing transactions preferred.
