Director, Accounting and Financial Reporting

Mile High United Way is excited to announce an opening for a Director, Accounting and Financial Reporting. We believe in keeping equity at the heart of our work. That starts from within, including intentional application of diversity, equity and inclusion practices that guide how we operate and work within the communities we serve. Ideal candidates have a personal commitment and connection with our mission, vision, and values as seen in Annual Reports.

Position Title: Director, Accounting and Financial Reporting
Status: Exempt, Full-Time
Salary: $ - $

Benefits: Our benefits package includes 100% employer-paid premiums on employee only health, dental, and vision plans; 3-6% employer contributions to 401(k); FSAs, employer-paid life/AD&D/LTD insurance; generous PTO, EIB, and holiday benefits; paid parental leave; paid sabbatical leave; EAP; tuition reimbursement program; professional and growth and development opportunities; discounted pet insurance; inclusive bereavement leave; free underground parking; and free electric vehicle charging station.
Location: Primarily based out of our Denver office at 711 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205. 3 days/week in office, 2 days/week remote
COVID-19 Vaccination: Providing your COVID vaccination card is optional.

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary for this position is $ - $ annually. In an effort to increase equity and to avoid unfair bias historically associated with salary negotiations, we do not participate in salary negotiations outside of this stated starting salary range.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Accounting and Finance will be responsible for the direct management of several key accounting and reporting functions within the organization, including budgeting, planning, and forecasting; financial and regulatory reporting; internal controls and risk management; research and analysis; the procure-to-pay cycle; and compliance with contractual documents and government regulations. The Director of Accounting and Finance will also be involved in supporting the payroll, time & attendance, and employee benefits functions.

The Director of Accounting and Finance will also be involved in supporting presentations to the Board of Directors and Finance and Audit committees; assisting the Chief Financial Officer with treasury and cash management duties; and will serve as a member of the Leadership Team. The Director of Accounting and Finance will also lead, manage, coach and mentor a team of up to four staff members.

The Director of Accounting and Finance will ensure that the organization has the policies, procedures, internal controls, segregation of duties and systems in place to support effective program implementation and to ensure flawless audits. The Director of Accounting and Finance will work closely with program leaders and their staff, not only to educate them regarding finance procedures but also to explore how the finance function can support program operations.

In addition, the Director of Accounting and Finance will partner with the CFO, senior leadership, and the human resources (HR) and information technology (IT) staff to enhance and better integrate finance, HR, and IT functions.

And finally, the Director of Accounting and Finance will work closely with the CFO to help create and sustain a great workplace within the Finance department for competent, highly motivated, and results-oriented people whose core values and work ethic align with the organization's high performance and mission-driven culture; and whose skills and experience contribute to achieving the organization's goals and objectives.

The characteristics of a great workplace that we aspire to create and sustain within the Finance department include high employee morale, satisfaction, and retention; great customer service and a predisposition to collaborate and cooperate with colleagues; and the ability to achieve high productivity and measurable impact on a sustained basis.

• Monitor and analyze accounting data to ensure accurate and timely consolidated financial reporting and other relevant information for monthly interim reporting and annual financial audit, A-133 audit and IRS 990 filing.
• Manage the forecasting and management of cash flow to ensure financial predictability and sustainability, within the objectives of the operating reserve policies.
• Manage all aspects of the monthly financial accounting close…