350.org is looking for a hands on Director of Finance to join the Operations team. The Director of Finance will be responsible for 350.Org 501(c)3 (and its international branches) and 350 Action Fund 501(c)4 organizations accounting and reporting functions. Areas of responsibility include US GAAP accounting, financial compliance and reporting, global consolidation (whenever applicable), internal controls, internal review and external audits. This position will manage the Finance Team and unit.
Areas of Responsibility:
GENERAL FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING FUNCTIONS
Directs all financial activities and accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, payroll, bank reconciliations, audit, insurance and tax reports/compliance and planning and monitoring of cash flow. This will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Ensures timely and accurate accounting of all transactions in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS (whenever applicable) standards.
- Builds the appropriate Finance department, including systems and staffing, responsible for all day-to-day operational needs ensuring timely and accurate reporting on all levels;
- Formulates, recommends, and implements sound fiscal policies, procedures and internal controls;
- Supports COO in managing organizational cash flow, and identifying sources of cash to access as necessary;
- Prepares departmental annual budget; oversees input of approved budget into accounting system; oversees input of approved budget into accounting system; supports COO and finance operations manager in preparation of organizational annual budget
- Appraises organizational financial position; generates, analyzes, and presents regular fiscal reports to the COO and/or Leadership team;
- In coordination and consultation with the COO, develops and oversees the implementation of long-term financial plans to achieve 350.Org’s objectives;
- Facilitates and supervises annual financial audit(s) and 990’s or other tax/annual filings;
- Trains and staff on fiscal procedures, budget management, and use of accounting software;
- In consultation and coordination with the COO, develops structures for transparency within the organization's financial systems, including regular budget presentations to all staff, so they can make informed, shared decisions about financial activities.
FINANCIAL GRANTS MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS
Oversees financial management of all grants. This will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Ensures fiscal requirements for grant agreements are identified, realized, and monitored;
- Oversees financial grants management activities, including:
- Preparation of periodic reports to funding sources;
- Reporting of outstanding funding receivables, on a grant-by-grant basis;
- Monitoring of all grant agreements to ensure compliance with fiscal reporting and determine the need for budget modifications;
- Preparation of complex budgets, budget modifications, fiscal reports, and related documents for funders; and,
- Production and analysis of monthly budget-to-actual reports to monitor spending against complex contracts;
- Initiates conversations around budget modifications and program planning for under/overspending.
LINE MANAGEMENT
- Supervises and provides mentorship for a team of accounting and finance operations staff.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. A CPA or Master’s degree highly desired;
Skills/Experience:
- Strong knowledge and command of US GAAP, some understanding of IFRS is a plus;
- Minimum 6 years of comparable accounting experience, demonstrating a clear increase in responsibilities in executive, managerial or supervisory capacity
- Experience in an international nonprofit organization financial management, with strong fund and grant accounting expertise.
- Strong experience and working knowledge of general ledger, accounts payable, domestic and international disbursements, income tax;
- Keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to management;
- Ability to translate financial concepts to individuals at all levels in the organization – including non-finance employees;
- Meticulous attention to detail – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, organized, monitors own work to ensure quality;
- Documented experience with computerized accounting system, preferably Intacct or similar with some understanding of an ERP migration and system.
Preferable
- A CPA or equivalent,
- Some experience with international accounting
- Customer-oriented, positive attitude; and
- Commitment to a work environment that incorporates cultural values: mission-driven, professional, direct, naturally collaborative, and collegial.
- Proactive, hands-on strategic thinker who is comfortable working in partnership with senior leaders; Independent problem solving ability;
- Excellent written and communication skills, proficiency of English language (spoken and written) is required;
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jun 18 2018
Active Until:
Jul 19 2018
Hiring Organization:
350.org
industry:
Nonprofit