Finance Director

Job Description

Job Description

Shalom House, Inc. is seeking an experienced Finance Director to join our leadership team in Portland, Maine. For more than 50 years, Shalom House has provided safe, supportive housing and community-based services that help adults living with severe and persistent mental illness lead stable, fulfilling lives.

Today, Shalom House manages 27 residential properties and administers over $23 million in annual revenue through a diverse funding structure that includes public grants and contracts. The Finance Director plays a critical leadership role in ensuring financial stability, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance Director oversees all financial operations of the organization and supervises a team of three staff members. This position partners closely with the Executive Director, leadership team, and Board Finance Committee to support strategic planning and sound fiscal management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP, grant requirements, and applicable regulations
• Preparing timely financial reports, analyses, and board presentations
• Overseeing accounting operations, audits, cost reporting, and contract compliance
• Managing relationships with funders, auditors, and regulatory agencies
• Supervising and developing finance staff while maintaining strong internal controls and financial policies
• Supporting organizational decision-making through strategic financial analysis

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Commitment to the mission and values of Shalom House
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Significant financial leadership experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting
• Expertise in nonprofit accounting, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and financial reporting
• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and foster a collaborative work environment

Experience with MaineCare billing, DHHS contracts, and HUD funding is highly desirable. An advanced degree or professional certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, MBA, or MPA is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Shalom House offers a competitive salary of $115,000–$125,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement savings, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to creating opportunities for recovery, independence, and community integration for adults living with mental illness.