Finance Director

Calling, all Finance Directors! We are hiring a Director of Finance to be a business partner and build financial sustainability for our organization's client. The position directs all fiscal activities per generally accepted accounting principles under the FASB, GAAP, and others. This is a great opportunity for a finance and operations leader to strengthen the internal capacity of a high-impact and mission-driven organization.

Duties and responsibilities of this position include, and are not limited to the following:

• Maintain the financial integrity and function of the organization, including ongoing improvement and implementation of internal controls and SOPs for finance, accounting, and daily operations;
• Oversee and maintain the General Journal, Voucher Register, Cash Receipts Journal, and General Ledgers including the actual posting and recording of transactions and reconciliations, plus tax reporting, labor reporting, and other similar activities;
• Coordinate and lead the development of the annual budget for the organization and track budget matters throughout the year, keeping updated on organizational financial positions and any potential issues and concerns;
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with in-depth analysis in clear, understandable language for the senior management team and board of directors;
• Provide strategic advice/insight on and management of accounting, overall finances, IT, and administrative operations;
• Manage annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and Board members as needed to facilitate audit procedures and any necessary changes;
• Develop reliable cash flow forecasting, reporting, and policies to ensure that adequate cash is available for all operational needs;
• Coordinates with grants compliance and other staff to complete all cost reports promptly and reviews recorded activity to ensure it’s permitted under contract/grant regulations;
• Supervise and manage accounting and grants administration staff under best management practices, organization policies, and procedures;
• Optimize banking, deposit, and vendor relationships
• Perform all work to the best practices for all aspects under the span of control and with complete integrity and a very high level of professional ethics; and
• Work effectively and efficiently with all internal staff, external vendors/contractors, and others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject such as finance, accounting, or business with at least 24 semester credits in accounting courses, and an advanced degree (JD, MBA, MPA, etc.)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a finance/accounting department manager responsible for financial strategies, budgets, reporting, and execution of daily operations;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in and proven success with hands-on management of financial aspects of a non-profit organization funded by federal and other grants;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience effectively supervising and managing accounting staff in a positive, proactive manner;
• Excellent accounting and math skills combined with strong facility with MS Excel, Quickbooks, and other accounting software;
• Great written and verbal communication combined with great cultural competency and interpersonal skills, can speak clearly and in non-technical terms so that managers, executives, and Board members easily understand and can act on financial matters;
• Excellent organizational skills combined with the capacity to determine and execute priorities in a timely manner; and
• Experience with payroll processing (ADP).