Deputy Director of Finance & Asset Management

Deputy Director of Finance and Asset Management Organization:

As a community-led non-profit provider of affordable housing, Northwest Neighborhoods (NWN) equitably fosters diverse, vibrant neighborhoods that are physically and socially connected, where anyone can thrive. Northwest Neighborhoods provides affordable housing to 320+ households in our service area, is the owner and manager for over 20 commercial spaces as well as a historic theater.

Northwest Neighborhoods seeks a collaborative and systems-oriented leader to oversee financial and asset management functions across the organization and its affiliated entities. This role is responsible for strengthening financial resiliency, supporting portfolio performance, and ensuring compliance across Northwest Neighborhoods’ affordable housing, commercial spaces, and community-based programs. The Deputy Director of Finance and Asset Management will lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow oversight, and asset management, while also serving as a key liaison to external partners including accountants, auditors, lenders, and funders.

This role works closely with internal staff across property operations, resident services, and leadership to align financial strategy and organizational viability with Northwest Neighborhoods’ mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities. This role oversees all staff involved in accounting functions including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Reports to:

Executive Director

The Deputy Director of Finance and Asset Management is responsible for leading financial systems, supporting portfolio performance, and coordinating internal and external partners to ensure strong financial management and long-term organizational sustainability.

Financial Management and Operations

Lead and actively manage financial management functions across Northwest Neighborhoods and affiliated entities, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow oversight, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Manage and support day-to-day accounting processes, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger activity, and financial tracking systems, in coordination with internal staff and external partners.

Prepare and present regular financial reports, dashboards, and analyses for leadership and the Board.

Monitor liquidity, restricted funding, and organizational cash needs to support operational stability.

Coordinate and support annual audits, tax filings, and other required financial submissions with external accountants and auditors.

Maintain and improve financial policies, procedures, and reporting systems.

Develop and maintain systems to track required financial reporting and ensure timely submission.

Support Board and Finance Committee meetings, including materials preparation and analysis.

Process and manage bi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule, ensuring proper tracking of deductions, tax with holdings, and employee benefits elections.

Maintain a detailed, working understanding of the financial performance of Northwest Neighborhoods’ affordable housing and commercial portfolio through daily engagement with accounting systems (Yardi).

Track and analyze property-level income, expenses, and variances to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the portfolio.

Partner closely with property operations and resident services staff to align financial realities with operational decision-making and resident needs.

Develop and monitor operating budgets for properties and related programs, ensuring alignment with actual financial performance.

Track capital needs, replacement reserves, and long-term financial obligations across properties; support planning for capital improvements and preservation strategies.

Monitor compliance with affordability and subsidy requirements (e.g., LIHTC, vouchers, and other funding programs), ensuring financial and regulatory alignment.

External Partner and Compliance Coordination

Serve as the primary point of coordination for external financial partners, including the organization’s CPA, property accounting support, auditors, and other financial…