Chief Financial Officer

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.

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.

Our work brings civic leaders, targeted nonprofits, corporate partners, and residents together to create meaningful and lasting change and is focused in the 24:1 Community a community comprised of multiple municipalities within the Normandy Schools footprint in North St. Louis County.

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 $14M
• Ownership and management of more than 600 units of affordable rental housing
• HUD-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.
• Coordinate 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 committee meetings.
• Advise the Board and executive leadership on financial risk and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• 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, including experience as a Controller or Chief Financial Officer.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and federal compliance requirements.
• Experience with real estate development, multi-entity accounting structures, and capital financing strategies.
• Experience working with boards and board committees.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop accounting and administrative staff.
• Experience evaluating and structuring complex financing transactions preferred.