Director of Finance

Anthos|Home is a nonprofit startup focused on creating a new way home for New Yorkers with housing vouchers. We streamline the apartment search, approval, and move-in process using technology to move people into stable housing faster. We believe every person deserves a place to blossom, and we're building the tools, systems, and teams to make that possible.

At Anthos|Home, urgency drives our work because every day in shelter matters. We are focused on helping people move into stable housing as quickly as possible and continuously improving how we get there.

We are looking for team members who are highly data-oriented, tech-savvy, and comfortable learning new systems, including AI-enabled tools. We are excited to bring on people who see how AI can make our work more impactful and who go beyond the tools we provide to find new ways to use it. Strong candidates value accuracy, use data to inform decisions, and actively improve how information is tracked and shared.

We value people who are thoughtful, adaptable, and detail-oriented, and who follow through, communicate openly, and take ownership of their work. Using AI-enabled tools is an expected part of every role, and how effectively we use data and technology directly impacts how quickly people get home. We are committed to using AI responsibly and to putting Participant privacy first, and all work with AI-enabled tools must be done within that commitment.

The Director of Finance is a full-time role on the Finance team, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. The Director leads Anthos|Home’s budgeting, revenue management, and financial oversight, and manages the outsourced accounting firm.

• Develop the annual organizational budget and program budgets, working with department leaders.
• Monitor financial performance, cash flow, and forecasting, including management of the organization's lines of credit, and recommend strategies to support sustainability.
• Oversee payment processing for rental assistance programs.
• Set, document, and oversee implementation of financial policies and controls, including standards for expense processing across the organization.
• Serve as primary contact for the outsourced accounting firm, holding it to timely, accurate work on the general ledger, monthly close, and payroll reconciliation.
• Lead the annual audit, coordinating preparation with the outsourced accounting firm and working with the auditors and the Board Finance and Audit Committee.

• Ensure timely, accurate invoicing and financial reporting on government contracts and grants.
• Ensure compliance with government and foundation funding requirements.
• Serve as liaison with government partners and funders on financial matters, including fiscal compliance.

• Develop and manage the Finance Supervisor and staff reporting to the Finance Supervisor, setting clear expectations and building their leadership capacity.
• Ensure finance processes are documented and not dependent on institutional knowledge.
• Coordinate with Operations & Administration on expense processing and with Data on reporting.
• Use Anthos|Home's technology, including Anthos|Home-approved AI-enabled tools, to support documentation, tracking, communication, and other core work.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required; CPA a plus.
• 7+ years of nonprofit finance experience, including managing budgets of $15M+ with government and foundation funding.
• Strong track record in compliance, audits, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing an outsourced accounting firm.
• Experience with federal, state, and city government contract invoicing, reimbursement, and compliance, including PASSPort, NYS SFS, and federal grant requirements (Uniform Guidance).
• Preferred: Familiarity with NYC housing voucher programs.
• Willingness and ability to use AI-enabled tools as a regular part of the role, including learning new tools as our technology evolves.

• Proficiency in Excel, Great Plains (or similar accounting software), and MS Office; Salesforce experience a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid, fast-paced environment.
• Tech-savvy and quick to learn and use new tools and systems, including AI-enabled tools, as a required part of this role.
• Alignment with Anthos|Home's mission and values.

Join a mission-driven team moving at startup speed to create real change in New York City. If you're excited by building something new, using technology for social good, and contributing ideas that shape how we work, we'd love to meet you. Apply now to join Anthos|Home and help create a new way home.

Please send your resume and cover letter through our careers site.

Anthos|Home is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals have equal opportunities to succeed. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and lived experiences to apply. Lived experiences is defined to include, but is not limited to, homelessness and/or housing instability. We believe that a range of perspectives strengthens our team and enhances our ability to serve communities effectively. Any applicant who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact Anthos|Home to request such an accommodation. Anthos|Home will provide reasonable accommodation consistent, and in conformance, with applicable federal, state, and local law.