The Finance Director is a senior management position responsible for oversight and leadership of all financial and legal compliance, risk assessment, and management of the finance staff. The Director is also responsible for overseeing the full range of financial management systems including fiscal analysis, budgeting, internal controls, audits and reports.
The Finance Director will report to the Executive Director, and will work closely with the Board Treasurer and members of the Audit Committee as necessary. The Director also provides strategic financial direction for project teams in the field and regional sites worldwide.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
- Enhance and implement financial/accounting policies, processes and internal controls, to increase staff efficiency and effectiveness, as well as protect organizational assets.
- Enhance, disseminate, and manage financial budgeting and forecasting processes, to ensure alignment with and achievement of organizational strategies and priorities.
- Recommend approval of the annual financial plan to the management team and Board of Directors, which establishes salaries, general operating expenses, program expenses, and level of funding.
- Develop and maintain reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
- Generate regular financial statements and analysis for the management team and the Board of Directors.
- Provide detailed financial information to the Development team for grant reporting.
- Invest cash balances and investment portfolio. Create investment policies and procedures, to ensure maximum return on excess cash while maintaining liquidity, minimizing risk, and providing reserves for long-term liabilities.
- Ensure compliance, manage and as needed improve accounting processes (e.g., accounts payable/receivable, international wire transfers, monthly detailed accounting reports by program, and develop other financial and accounting policies and procedures as needed).
- Responsible for all general ledger entries including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll.
- Direct annual external audits, including 990 and other filing requirements.
- Collaborate with Management Team to set strategic goals and objectives for the growth and expansion of the organization worldwide.
- Manage full-time project accountants.
- Review income and expenses by program, including direct and allocated expenses, to monitor compliance with restricted funding sources; generate program reporting as required by funders; review functional allocation of expenses booked by the finance staff accountants.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- B.A. or B.S. Degree in Accounting, Business or related field required. C.P.A., Masters Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is a strong plus.
- At least five years of experience in finance, accounting or a related field, inclusive of five years finance experience within a non-profit context.
- Understanding of nonprofit financial management and governance.
- Expertise in financial analysis and activity accounting, budget development and reporting, project and grant management and internal controls required.
- Experience in managing and reporting on government contracts and grants preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills and high proficiency in Quickbooks
- Creativity, with experience funding activities in ways that both cover costs and generate operating margins.
- Strong organizational skills, management skills, communication skills, analytical skills and attention to detail.
- A sense of humor, energy for challenges, flexible, self-starter, ability to meet deadlines and multi task in a fast paced environment.
This position offers a wonderful working atmosphere, competitive starting base salary of $85-90k (depending on experience), a robust benefits package (including 100% coverage for medical, and also offers dental, vision, 403(b) and other work-life benefits) and a job you will love!
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our client has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and to maintaining working and learning environments that reinforces these practices. We welcome and encourage applications from women, minorities, people of color, veterans, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community.
All those interested should send their resume and a few notes describing their interest to Braden at [email protected]. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications.
Scion Staffing ranked on the 2017 Forbes Best Executive Recruiting Firms list.
ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:
Scion Staffing is an award winning staffing firm headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Over the past few years, our firm has had the pleasure of successfully assisting hundreds of local employers. No matter the requisition or size, our track record and recruitment prowess has made us one of the top recruitment firms in California. Additional information about our firm and success can also be found online at www.scionstaffing.com, or in the 2010-2013 Business Times list of top staffing firms.