The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.
Our Philosophy of Service: We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and health care are available to everyone. We create lasting solutions to homelessness by:
· Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities and fostering their hope that a better life is possible.
· Building strong, caring and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care and supportive services.
· Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion and diversity, and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve.
· Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development.
· Using resources judiciously and effectively.
This position will be posted until 3/9/26. Please apply within that window if you are interested in being considered.
The Chief Financial Officer provides leadership and oversight of the financial management and accounting functions for the organization in conjunction with the President & CEO and the Board of Directors. The role oversees and directs budgeting, audit, tax-related reporting, accounting, federal grant financial compliance, purchasing, and long-range forecasting for organization.
The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless seeks an experienced nonprofit and financial leader as Chief Financial Officer of one of our nation’s most effective providers of housing, health and other services for unhoused individuals and families. Areas of focus for the CFO position include:
Serving on the Coalition’s Executive Team, as a key advisor to the President & CEO, Board and staff, and as a passionate ambassador of the Coalition’s mission.
Developing effective strategies and identifying opportunities to maximize organizational impact that supports the mission of the Coalition.
Providing effective stewardship of the Coalition’s resources through operational excellence and efficiency.
Leading and managing the Finance Department with 35+ staff positions and functional responsibility for budget, accounting, audit, payroll, investments and banking, revenue cycle, grant and property accounting, and financial reporting.
Advising the CEO, Executive Team, and Board on strategies related to organizational financial health, risk management and financial forecasting important to the Coalition and its mission.
Additional Requirement
Valid driver’s license required. This requirement may be waived, if necessary, based on overall candidate experience and current needs of the business.
Coalition Benefits
Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage. Choice of dental insurance or discount plan. Vision insurance. Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses. Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage. Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members. Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting. Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year. The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.
Essential Job Functions
Assists the President & CEO and Executive Team in the development of short-term and long-range goals, objectives and strategies of CCH and its related entities. Implements action plans to fulfill operations-related goals, objectives and strategies. Oversees, monitors and assesses organizational performance against both the annual budget and organization’s long-term strategy. Develops tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the President & CEO and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations. Ensures timely and accurate financial reporting to the Executive Team and Board. Engages the Board Finance Committee with financial reports and information on issues, trends, and changes in the financial environment, revenue and expenses. Supports financial reporting, budget and audit review to the Board. Ensures financial planning for the Coalition’s assets and liabilities, meeting financial compliance, and selecting and engaging outside consultants (i.e. auditors, investment advisors). Oversees the finance department to ensure proper maintenance of all systems and functions; manage and coach senior finance staff and lead and support Finance Department. Ensures maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures. Ensures timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting for federal and state funders, foundations, and nonprofit’s board of directors; oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements. Coordinates audits and proper filing of tax returns. Ensures legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions. Monitors compliance with debt covenants, lender relations, and project financing. Provides financial information and support to Executive Team, CCH Property Management Department, administration and program directors to facilitate their financial accountability for their areas or programs. Performs all other duties, projects and activities as assigned by the President & CEO.
Qualifications Summary
Advanced understanding of financial systems, accounting and reporting. Demonstrated management of financial functions.Organizational and administrative skill necessary to ensure smooth operational support of programs and services.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with highly diverse stakeholder groups and individuals in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate across departments and on behalf of organizational interests in a variety of contexts whether written, one-on-one or large gatherings.Excellent management, supervisory and coaching skills. Ability to lead team building and provide active team support.Ability to navigate ambiguity and change while proactively driving our mission forward.Ability to apply strategic thinking, systems analysis and understanding of complexity to all aspects of the work.Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems.Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in a field of study related to finance, accounting, economics or related field. CPA or advanced degree welcomed.Minimum experience of ten years in organizational finance.Minimum experience of seven years managing financial functions.Experience with a healthcare, housing development or non-profit organization setting preferred.
Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.
