Director of Finance

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB:

The Director of Finance oversees all financial procedures for our agency, as well as managing our 3rd party IT team. This position is a hybrid (approx. 80/20) of a Controller – focused internally and analytical, and a CFO – external relationships and forward looking. Our Director of Finance is also a member of the Senior Leadership Team; involved in devising and executing strategy that supports the agency vision.

Accounting team members and IT associates

• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting, including cash‑flow, monthly financial statements, variance reports, annual budget, and financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Oversee and direct audit requirements such as annual financial audit, grant fiscal monitoring and CARF survey.
• Communicate accurate and complex financial information to both financially educated and non‑finance group(s) including agency management and the board of directors.
• Manage all agency contracts and leases; participate in negotiations as requested.
• Document, update and implement fiscal policies and procedures necessary for compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements for non‑profits.
• Lead renewal processes for all commercial insurance coverages, including partnering with colleague(s) for employee benefit renewals, as appropriate.
• Identify, develop and implement internal auditing procedures for all supporting software such as Moniroo (DGR sales), Traverse (Accounting modules),  eCommerce platform (DGR sales), Fed Ex (shipping revenue/expense), Salvage sales, and any other area defined.
• Manage relationships with grant partners and subcontractors to ensure monthly preparation of grant contractual billings, year‑end close‑outs and compliance.
• Provide direction to agency management staff in development of budgets, including Work Force Development grant contracts, new stores, and capital expenditures as needed.
• Perform cost analysis for current and future ventures as directed, may include dealing with lenders, business partners and the board of directors.
• Prepare, or support preparation of, tax returns, to include 990, 990T, sales tax, fuel tax returns, personal property tax and any other required tax report filings. Review quarterly payroll tax return, annual W-2’s; ensure accurate and timely preparation of annual 1099s as required.
• Coordinate and track technology needs for the agency, including but not limited to hardware & software maintenance, new technology, connectivity of sales equipment, management of telework solutions.
• Provide training, direction, supervision and leadership to direct reports.
• Perform timely periodic performance reviews for employees.

• Lead evaluation, selection, and instillation of hardware and software upgrades.
• Represent the agency at professional networking events, including actively participating in the Association of California Goodwill’s Finance Pillar.
• Participate on agency committees as assigned.
• Conduct self in courteous and professional manner at all times.
• Adhere to all agency policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or Finance required.
• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP required.
• Active CPA or CMA preferred.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Supervisory experience mandatory.
• Valid CA Class C Driver’s License.
• Must have access to a reliable passenger vehicle and proof of auto insurance that supports completion of essential and ancillary functions of the position, including spontaneous travel to other Goodwill locations.

• Respect of others.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to understand, speak and be understood in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical skills in accounting and IT; experience with grant accounting preferred.
• Highly organized, self‑directed and detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to thrive and be highly effective in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities.
• Strong relationship builder and communicator with experience working with diverse teams.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines occasionally.

Clean, well‑ventilated office with overhead lighting, carpet, temperate climate, low to moderate noise level. Frequent interruptions. Occasional trips to offsite locations.

Continuous sitting. Fine finger movements with continual computer use. Frequent bending, reaching, and grasping. Visual skills required.

Department:
Administration

This is a full‑time position