Director of Finance & Operations

Description

JOB TITLE:
Director of Finance & Operations

FLSA status:
Exempt

Department:
Finance & Administration

Reports to:
Vice President of Finance & Operations

Position Summary: The Director of Finance and Operations leads The Night Ministry's accounting, finance and business administration, and oversees technology support and facilities. The Director keeps the organization's finances accurate, compliant and well managed, in support of its mission and strategic goals.

As a member of the Strategic Leadership Team, the Director is a strategic partner to senior leadership. The role works closely with board committees, managers, funders, vendors and staff, and guides the team in sound financial practice across the organization.

Role Qualifications

• Must work with Vice President of Finance & Operations, management and leadership teams to create long-term strategies that will fulfill the organization’s mission and business development goals
• Possess a thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures as they apply to nonprofit organizations
• Must demonstrate professional and interpersonal skills and commitment consistent with the mission of The Night Ministry
• Must provide leadership in both strategic planning and daily operations for Accounting and Finance functions
• Ability to effectively collaborate and interact with co-workers and outside constituencies in a manner that is professional, productive, and reflective of The Night Ministry’s core values

Position Responsibilities

Finance

• Responsible for all aspects of accounting functions at The Night Ministry, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Payroll
• Responsible for overseeing Staff Accountants preparing of grant vouchers that accurately reflect TNM’s spend against approved funder budgets prepared for government funding sources.
• Provide analysis of monthly financial reports and clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements for use by Management and the Board of Directors of TNM and AMO.
• Create and present custom financial reports by request.
• Lead annual audit process. Act as a liaison with external auditors and the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors as well as intermittent financial audit process when requested by funders such as DFSS or IDHS.
• Oversee and lead the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the Department leaders. Review financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep Strategic Leadership Team abreast of organization’s financial status. Manage organizational cash flow. Oversee the cash management function including banking relationships.
• Continually monitor internal controls to assure safeguarding of assets and reporting systems by implementing appropriate policies and procedures. Also provide for safe custody, handling and keeping of cash.
• Work closely with VP and Board Treasurer to review and present monthly financial statements, including annual budget and cash flow projections
• Ensure that accounting practices and results comply with contractual and funding source obligations, applicable government and regulatory requirements, and overall objectives of The Night Ministry. Ensure all financial matters are in accordance with ethical accounting practices and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Work closely with Vice President to review all insurance policies and prepare renewal paperwork for these policies, including general liability package, Directors and Officers policies, professional liability, and workers compensation insurance.
• Make technological and efficiency recommendations to VP concerning IT, A/P, accounting and payroll systems
• Attend meetings of the TNM Board of Directors twice a year to present annual budget and to present…