Executive Director, Finance

*$5,000 Hiring Bonus QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required; CPA or MBA preferred
• At least 8 years of overall professional experience; ideally 6+ years of broad financial and operations management experience; non-profit experience a plus
• Solid experience in forecasting and budget development and analysis; coordinating audit activities and managing reporting; accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting for investments

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and program budgets and actual expenditures
• Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary
• Assist the senior leadership in annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status
• Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/ reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements
• Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual
• Work with current team to help clarify roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals
• Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the board of directors and finance committee
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization

• In consultation with Human Resources recruit, interview and select adequate and qualified staff to carry out the department activities
• Create a ‘learning organization’ by planning, developing, and providing training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops
• Direct, plan and coordinate the work including supervision and evaluation, training and team building
• Organize and attend meetings to maintain effective communication
• Establish and implement a performance management process
• Inspire and foster team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals
• Hold employees accountable for job performance so they succeed or transition. Provide formal and informal feedback to staff and the organization
• Positive and effective working relationship with the Human Resources staff

• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of agency, while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics, the agency’s policies and procedures, contractor requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Model and communicate appropriate positive attitudes toward the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Work collaboratively with all agency programs and staff to provide support as needed
• Utilize and maintain calendar with all work-related details to manage time effectively and share calendar information with coworkers
• Participate in on-going training to expand and develop professional skills
• Perform other duties as necessary for the agency, as assigned

Employment at the Agency is terminable at-will, which means that employment may be terminated at any time, without cause or reason, by either the employee or the Agency. In addition the Agency may also demote,…