Director of Finance and Student Services

Category:

Administration

Employee Type:

$150K to $165K / year

Experience:

10 years of significant financial and accounting experience, including 5+ years of supervisory experience in nonprofit financial management and operations leadership

As a hands-on leader and vital member of the Management Team, the Director of Finance and Student Services is responsible for defining the process and implementing the infrastructure/systems needed to support CSMA’s financial growth and sustainability. They will provide high-level oversight and set the process for day-to-day execution of CSMA’s finance and student service systems. This position reports to the Executive Director

This role demands sharp business acumen and a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality. You will navigate complex financial structures and financial operations across multiple overlapping programs. You will work cooperatively and strategically with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors Finance Committee and directly supervise the finance and registration/student services team to ensure CSMA remains financially sustainable, highly efficient, and fully compliant with all nonprofit regulations.

• Supervise the execution of day-to-day accounting functions including fund accounting, general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and cash flow management.
• Perform and support month-end closing procedures, including preparing reports and statements per internal and external reporting requirements
• Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and financial integrity
• Supervise and mentor two finance staff members, providing training, guidance, and performance evaluation
• Collaborate with program managers/directors and other departments to provide financial insights and ensure proper grant and contract management
• Serve as primary contact person for all financial institutions and insurance brokers

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Lead the annual budget process by directing and executing the entire end-to-end annual budgeting cycle, developing master operational budgets, revenues, incomes, spending plans, and forecasts.
• Work closely with individual program managers to evaluate program-specific cost drivers and establish optimized pricing structures/ strategies for each program

Board and Finance Committee

• Serve as the primary staff support and contact person for the Finance Committee
• Assist Executive Director and the Finance Committee with financial reporting and financial forecasting
• Attend Board meetings on a quarterly basis to present finance reports

Compliance and Audit

• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure all statutory requirements of the organization are met, including Charitable Status, Income Tax, Goods and Services Tax, Employer Health Tax, Payroll Tax.
• Main point of contact for annual financial and nonfinancial audit, including preparing all supporting information and documentation and liaising with Executive Director and auditors

Program management accounting

• Maintain financial records for each program in a manner that facilitates monthly program reports.
• Ensure that accurate and timely financial reports are prepared in accordance with contract agreements with funders and partners.

Student Services/Registration

• Oversee and supervise Student Services Staff and Registrar
• Oversee program enrollment process, and ensure that payments and recordkeeping are in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Ensure Student Services and Registrar provide high-quality, responsive support for all student needs.
• Oversee the administration…