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Summary of Opportunity:  HBAMP is a dynamic association representing housing and the housing industry with strong volunteer leadership and a small but great staff team.  This position oversees finance, business and human resource areas, gives guidance and input on association operations, and provides hands-on accounting and finance support, along with two part-time accounting support positions. 

Overview of Responsibilities:

Financial/Budgeting/Accounting

• Oversee all accounting department functions, including A/R and A/P, general invoicing and dues billing, collections, banking, cash reconciliations and cash management.
• Maintain corporate documents and ensure compliance with all appropriate reporting requirements for payroll, personnel, property, and tax returns and filings
• Prepare annual budget in conjunction with other department managers and CEO.
• Prepare regular reports on budget performance and develop metrics to help Board and staff understand progress towards meeting stated budget and financial performance goals.   Work closely with staff and appropriate committee and Board members in presentation of reports.
• Ensure proper internal financial and operational policies and controls are in place and implemented.
• Oversee and verify all payroll functions and processing.
• Ensure compliance and proper reporting of investments, pension and 401(k) plans.
• Coordinate independent annual financial audit and tax return filings with outside CPAs.

Business Operations

• Review and ensure association and all related entities have appropriate insurance coverages.
• Manage HBA building and property reserves, including updating, reporting and expenditures.
• Annually review association’s purchasing and contracting procedures to ensure the most economical and responsible use of funds for supplies and services.
• Ensure HBA events (particularly our large consumer shows) have money capture processes and safe transport of event funds.
• Document processes to provide event sales are properly accounted for and reconciled to reports in a timely manner.

Management & H.R.

• Administer needed personnel record-keeping and related work. 
• Train, supervise, and evaluate assigned personnel. 
• Annually review and analyze employee medical, dental, and other insurance options to cost-effectively provide a strong benefits program for our staff.
• Provide the necessary liaison and staff support to the Finance committee; work with various committee Chairs and staff to ensure Board budgets and plans are followed, and communicate committee financial/budget impacts to the CEO and Board of Directors.

People will do well in our work environment who:  Have an interest in and are able to support the value of the home building and remodeling industries.  Enjoy an active, event-oriented environment.  Can work in an atmosphere where there is regular activity and member/staff interactions, even when it may be a little disruptive.  Look for ways to be of help to others. Believe in the value of collectively working with staff and members to achieve goals, even when this may slow down the process.  Able to work in an environment where priorities and responsibilities are laid out in general but need to be adapted to changes in needs or demands of the day/week.

Diversity and Inclusivity: HBA welcomes and benefits from having a diverse workforce.  We are an Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.

Application Requirements:  Please include a cover letter that addresses your interest in the position and how your experience, skills and background are a good match for the position requirements and work.  Email cover letter and resume submissions to:

Position Requirements:

• Four-year college degree in finance-related field required.
• At least five years management experience with finance, accounting and H.R. responsibilities required.
• Prior experience in non-profit trade association environment strongly preferred, or similar environment working with Boards, committees and a volunteer/membership structure.
• Proven ability to creatively and constructively meet financial and operational needs of an organization of similar size and scope.
• Ability to prepare and communicate accurate and reliable reports that effectively show association’s financial position to non-financial people (i.e. staff, committees, Board).
• Experience with SAGE 100c accounting software or Quickbooks and Microsoft Excel desired.
• Strong management/leadership skills and good written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Ability and desire to embrace the HBA culture values of Integrity, Respect, Trust, Excellence, Creativity and Camaraderie.
• Overtime and occasional evening/weekend work, especially during summer months, required.

About Home Building Assn of Greater Portland

Summary of HBAMP:  HBAMP serves more than 1,200 builders, remodelers, craftsmen/women and industry professionals, as well as the communities where they live and work. Through education, advocacy, and collaboration, we work with members and elected officials, public agencies, neighborhood associations and other partners to make building and remodeling of all types of homes, from single-family to middle housing to high rise, more efficient and responsive to the needs of our communities. The association and its affiliated Foundation and catering company have a combined staff of 18 and a $4.5 million annual budget. Major activities include consumer shows (e.g. Street of Dreams, Home & Garden Shows), political and government affairs work, educational and certification programs, networking activities and events, and public interest and relations efforts. HBAMP is affiliated with state (OHBA) and national (NAHB) home builders associations. HBAMP is recognized across the Country for being a leader among the more than 600 affiliated HBAs and has received more awards from our affiliated national association over the last 10-15 years than any other HBA in the Country.

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