The Organization: The Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) is a public, nonprofit organization that expands access to affordable housing and promotes housing equity in communities across the Commonwealth. Founded in 1985, MHP is now a 70+ employee organization that has delivered $6.5 billion in below-market bank financing for affordable housing and currently has $1.2 billion in assets under management.
Every action MHP takes — whether it’s a loan, grant, professional assistance, or development of a state or local policy — has the underlying goal of expanding housing opportunities for Massachusetts residents.
MHP’s community assistance team has helped cities and towns develop more than 5,000 affordable homes on donated public land and reached nearly every city and town in the Commonwealth with training, technical assistance, or staff support. Our rental financing team is a statewide leader in financing affordable rental housing and has financed the development and preservation of 33,500 apartments throughout the Commonwealth. Our homeownership team has partnered with banks and credit unions to finance 25,700 home purchases by low- and moderate-income first-time home buyers. Our housing data team built award-winning online tools that are helping cities and towns plan for housing growth, envision more inclusive communities, and comply with the MBTA Communities zoning law.

MHP is a proven leader and innovator that values

• Equity – Housing must be available on an equitable basis for people at every income level throughout the Commonwealth. MHP devotes special attention to those who have been structurally excluded from homeownership by prior federal, state and local policy.
• Innovation – Housing production and preservation must meet the Commonwealth’s current and future needs. MHP values experimentation, collaboration, and innovative solutions to close the gap between our housing needs and the supply and cost of housing.
• Sustainability – Our efforts to produce and preserve housing must be designed to confront the climate crisis. MHP is committed to the expansion of housing options in ways that are environmentally responsible and sustainable at scale.
• Community –Every city and town must facilitate an ample supply of housing that serves a wide range of households and creates an inclusive, successful, and thriving community. MHP fosters community engagement and empowers deeper civic leadership to break down local barriers to housing production.

POSITION OVERVIEW & OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting to the Executive Director (ED) and serving as a member of the five-person Steering Committee, the Chief Financial & Operating Officer (CFOO) will succeed a long-tenured and well-respected leader. The incoming CFOO will inherit an exceptional team of committed staff who are responsible for the operations of MHP. The CFOO will provide the strategic vision and valued perspective to the ED, Board, Steering Committee, and staff guiding MHP’s finance team and operations including HR, Engagement & Inclusion, IT, and Administration. The CFOO will lead the strategy to support complex and multi-faceted work and ensure that MHP has the infrastructure and systems in place to achieve its mission effectively, support sustainable growth, and mitigate risk in a time of transition and uncertainty.
MHP has experienced exceptional growth in a dynamic market and created a new strategic plan to deliver on its mission by investing its resources in evidence-based best practices and evidence-generating investments that increase equitable access to homes in thriving communities. MHP learns from those investments to better understand what further innovations and system changes are needed to accelerate housing solutions for the Commonwealth.
MHP delivers on its mission by focusing on three strategic pillars: Supportive Environment: Building a state and local environment that expands housing opportunity and supports housing production at a scale commensurate with the Commonwealth’s needs. Effective Financing: Providing financing products and promoting partnerships that expand housing supply and equitable access to housing. Healthy Organization: Ensuring that MHP is a strong and resilient organization. The F&O team play a pivotal role in refining and executing on the third strategic pillar, as well as supporting the MHP team to deliver on the first two strategic pillars.
This CFOO role offers an exceptional opportunity to join a preeminent leader in affordable housing and play a pivotal role in ensuring MHP remains a strong, resilient organization – one that can sustain and strengthen its current operations and make a tangible difference in the lives of thousands of families across Massachusetts. As a trusted advisor to the ED and Board and as a member of the Steering Committee, the CFOO will help shape and execute MHP’s strategic vision, driving operational and financial strategies that support innovation, expand impact, and secure the organization’s long-term success.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• 15+ years of senior-level experience providing strategic and visionary financial and operational leadership at a complex, multi-service organization. At least five years’ experience in a quasi or government agency, non-profit or NGO, community development, or comparable organization. General knowledge of affordable housing finance and community banking is preferred.
• Experience leading Human Resources, IT and operational functions.
• Strong working knowledge of technology and information systems with the ability to organize and prioritize work using knowledge of current and emerging office technology and business methods.
• Extensive cross-departmental organizational leadership providing support in problem solving, resource management, outcome accountability, and program efficiencies.
• Experience working with an engaged and sophisticated Board of Directors on financial and operational matters; serve as the liaison to the Board’s finance, audit and HR & compensation committees.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of data analysis and decision-support metrics resulting in strategies and activities that lead to desired outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience managing restricted and unrestricted funds in a multi-faceted organization with comparable assets and operating budget.
• Exceptional knowledge of financial strategy and operations management at all levels, and experience with investments, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, interest rates, and how they relate to internal investment strategies and to employee retirement funds, specifically 403(b), 401(a), and 457 plans.
• Demonstrated understanding of employee benefits, pensions, retirement plans, costs, IRS regulations, and tax implications as well as management of corporate insurance programs.
• Ability to work effectively with external constituents including public officials, financial institutions and vendors.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree required, preference for a master’s degree in a related field (e.g., finance, accounting, public administration, business administration) or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience.

Location: Boston, Massachusetts (Hybrid)
Reports to: Executive Director
Direct Reports: Director of Finance, Human Resources Director, Director of Engagement & Inclusion, Director of IT, Chief Accountant & Treasury Manager, and F&A Executive Assistant