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Director of Finance

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Charlotte, NC, USA
Part-time

Provide financial leadership to the agency and effective stewardship, control, and oversight of the agency’s finances.  Work closely with the CEO, board of directors, and leadership team to develop and implement financial strategies and support the strategic planning initiatives of the organization.  Lead the accounting function and financial statement preparation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, industry practices, and tax-exempt regulations.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Manage the development and implementation of the integrated agency operational and capital budget.  Monitor performance of approved budgets and any special funds arising from donations (i.e., capital campaign contributions).
  • Ensure daily operations of the agency, proceed efficiently and effectively, including oversight of the accounting functions.
  • Provide timely, accurate, and easily understood analyses of budgets, financial reports, and financial trends, to best assist the CEO, board of directors and/or committees in decision-making and goal execution.
  • Provide support as needed to Director of Development and Grant Manager of United Way allocation proposals.
  • Support fund development initiatives of the organization through program based budget development and tracking as required.
  • Provide primary support to board Finance Committee/Audit Committee, and other board committees as assigned. Provide timely reporting to committees, BBBSA and funding sources as required.
  • Oversee the annual independent audit and IRS Form 990 for the organization by working with the selected auditors and tax staff and providing the information requested in a timely manner.  Responsible for reviewing the accuracy of the financial statements and Form 990 prepared by the audit firm before finalizing with the Audit Committee.  Implement any improvements to internal controls and/or operating procedures recommended in the management letter when appropriate.
  • Oversee collection of participant census data for 401(k) retirement plan for accuracy and compliance and work with third party administrator to complete and file IRS Form 5500 annually.
  • Manage annual insurance renewal processes and work with CEO and Director of Human Resources on risk exposure through corporate insurance plan management.
  • Act as council liaison to banks for all bank accounts.
  • Provide management oversight for assigned functions/departments related to financial management of the organization.
  • Participate as member of Leadership Team, which supports the operational strategic planning and management of the organization.
  • Other duties as maybe assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Accounting and related work experience supervising a business support group in a complex organizational setting.  North Carolina Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in good standing.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks, eTapestry Database, and Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Must have transportation to perform job duties, valid driver’s license, and meet state required automobile insurance minimums.
  • Non-Profit Experience (Preferred)
  • Ability to work self-directed at a high level.
  • Leadership experience including management, strategic planning, and budget development/administration.
  • Working knowledge of financial systems and database management.
  • Ability to provide finance management, issue resolution with members of the organization using tact and discretion.
  • Good knowledge, understanding and commitment to Big Brothers Big Sisters mission, philosophy, programs, and agency corporate planning/management and report systems.
  • Flexible availability, especially during year-end.
  • Ability to work with technical support professionals.
  • Excellent oral communication skills, both in-person and via telephone.
  • Ability to relate well in cross-cultural environments.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate with other BBBS staff.
  • Ability to use time effectively.
  • Ability to focus on details.
  • Ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
  • Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, correspondence, and memos.  Ability to compose, edit, and interpret correspondence.
  • Ability to add and subtract, and to multiply and divide.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.  Ability to identify, analyze and resolve practical problems involving concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Proficiency in Windows Office products.
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Organization Info

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Aug 14 2018
Active Until: 
Sep 14 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
industry: 
Nonprofit