Director of Finance Operations MissionDriven StepUp Leadership

Help Build the Financial Foundation for Community Transformation

Most finance roles focus on managing numbers. This one helps transform neighborhoods.

HOPE Community Development Corporation is a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to expanding home ownership, revitalizing neighborhoods, and creating economic opportunity throughout Wichita. Through affordable housing development, property rehabilitation, community partnerships, and financial empowerment initiatives, HOPE is investing in the long-term success of families and communities.

We're seeking a Director of Finance & Operations to become the financial and operational partner to Founder & CEO Dr. Kevass Harding. This person will help build the systems, discipline, and financial infrastructure necessary to support a growing organization managing approximately $10,000,000 in community assets and a residential housing portfolio approaching 50 properties.

This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional accounting and become a key leader helping shape the future of a mission-driven organization.

Every home acquired, every family served, every funding opportunity secured, and every neighborhood investment made depends on strong financial stewardship and operational execution.

The Director of Finance & Operations will play a central role in helping HOPE:

• Expand affordable housing opportunities
• Strengthen financial sustainability
• Improve operational discipline and accountability
• Maximize public and private funding opportunities
• Support community development initiatives
• Build systems capable of supporting future growth

Your work will directly impact families, neighborhoods, and the future of Wichita's urban core.

The person hired will have the opportunity to create visible and measurable impact almost immediately.

Build confidence across the organization by ensuring accounting processes are maintained accurately, financial reporting is timely, and leadership has reliable visibility into organizational performance. Success means creating a financial foundation that leadership, partners, lenders, and the Board can trust.

Develop forecasting and reporting systems that allow HOPE to proactively manage cash flow, prioritize investments, and make informed decisions. The goal is to move from reactive financial management to intentional financial stewardship.

Lead the tracking, documentation, and execution of critical initiatives including developer fee reimbursements, affordable housing utility connection refunds, and property tax exemption programs. Successful execution of these initiatives will directly increase resources available for future community investments.

Work closely with Dr. Harding to improve organizational execution, evaluate opportunities, support strategic initiatives, and build the infrastructure necessary for sustainable growth.

This role is designed to grow with the organization. The successful candidate will initially focus on financial leadership, operational execution, reporting, forecasting, compliance, and strategic project management. As HOPE continues to expand, there is a clear opportunity for this position to evolve into a future Chief Financial Officer role with broader organizational leadership responsibilities.

For the right person, this is not simply a job change—it is an opportunity to build toward executive leadership while helping shape the future of an organization making a meaningful difference in Wichita.

In addition to overseeing financial operations, this individual will have the opportunity to:

• Support fundraising initiatives and funding strategy
• Assist with financial presentations and Board materials
• Collaborate with lenders, donors, grant partners, and community stakeholders
• Participate in strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives
• Help evaluate future housing and community development opportunities

While these…