Svp Of Finance
CFS
New York City, New YorkFull-timeMid LevelOn-site
Job Description
SVP/Director of Finance, Affordable Housing Portfolio
CFS is working with a large sized nonprofit organization located in the Bronx. They are looking to add a new team lead in their housing division. This role plays a critical role in the organization and even at this level, there is room for growth.Why This Opportunity Stands Out- Executive visibility with the CFO and senior leadership across a multibillion-dollar network
- Strategic influence on portfolio performance, refinancing, and audit outcomes for complex real estate entities
- Critical impact on financial operations during organizational transformation and growth
- High autonomy with the mandate to develop and mentor a team managing expansive, high-stakes projects
- Oversee all financial management, reporting, and audits for a complex portfolio of affordable housing affiliates (non-profit structure)
- Lead, develop, and manage a direct team (accounting managers, controllers, assistant controllers, AR/AP) to drive accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence
- Direct oversight of tax credit, LIHTC, and refinancing projects, ensuring regulatory adherence and successful debt/equity financing outcomes
- Interface with internal and external stakeholders (HR, procurement, IT, banks, auditors) to optimize processes and deliver cross-functional results
- Present consolidated financial statements to the board, drive process improvement, and ensure timely filings (including 990s and audits)
- Minimum 7 years of hands-on affordable housing finance/accounting experience (not exclusively government/personnel policy roles)
- Strong technical expertise with audits, tax credit/LIHTC projects, refinancing, and complex entity structures (HDFC, non-profit, real estate)
- Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, accounting, business, or real estate management
$200,000–$225,000 USD plus great benefits (equals approx. 30% of salary), pension plan, robust vacation/sick time
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