Director of Finance and Administration

Organization Overview

St. Francis House is the largest day shelter in New England. Located in the heart of downtown Boston, we serve over 800 poor and homeless men and women a day, 365 days a year. Our basic and rehabilitative services overlap and build on one another to provide our guests with continuous and comprehensive care.

For 25 years, we have welcomed poor and homeless men and women who fear that their best days are behind them. We provide services, support, and a glimpse of what their lives can become: productive, healthy, fulfilling. For more information visit: www.stfrancishouse.org.

Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced senior manager to direct and oversee our agency’s financial/accounting, information technology and facilities functions and to collaborate closely with our leadership team in the overall planning, development and implementation of our strategic plans and programs. The successful candidate will be a proven results oriented leader, with demonstrated skills in understanding and communicating the interrelationships between programmatic and financial decisions.

Additional Qualifications:

• At least five to ten years of successful top management finance and administration experience preferably in a non-profit organization with both private and public funding sources
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; M.B.A. or similar degree preferred
• An appreciation and passion for our mission, our guests and the work that we do
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning and analysis and in effectively interpreting and communicating this information to Board members and the leadership team
• A proven developer and manager of staff
• Experience overseeing information technology and facilities
• Able to see the “forest” and the “trees;” be strategic but also willing to roll up your sleeves
• Able to find and implement creative solutions

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a very competitive salary and extensive benefits including:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Four weeks paid Vacation per year
• Twelve paid Holidays per year
• Twelve paid Sick Days per year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan

How to Apply:

Send resume and cover letter to Human Resources,
email: hr@stfrancishouse.org
St. Francis House
39 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
AA/EOE