As a member of our finance team, you can expect to join a dynamic workplace where staff collaborates with each other through and across work groups, teams, and departments.
CNDC Overview – Are you excited by the idea of working with a nonprofit that supports 70+ charitable organizations across Colorado, giving you the chance to support a wide range of missions that are improving the quality of life for Coloradans? Do you enjoy roles that involve “behind the scenes” work? If so, read on for more information about the open Senior Staff Accountant position at Colorado Nonprofit Development Center (CNDC), the state’s largest fiscal sponsor (see description of fiscal sponsorship below).
CNDC supports community leaders in launching and managing projects that aim to bring about social change. In our 20 years of operation, we have grown to be a trusted partner whose administrative services allow charitable projects to focus on their programming and impact while we focus on the back-office piece of operations. We currently serve over 70 projects (https://cndc.org/what-we-do/projects-we-support/), encompassing 200+ employees, and thousands of volunteers. Project missions are wide-ranging, and include education, public health, community organizing, environmental protection, and more. Each Project is different, from multi-million dollar budgets with multiple staff and programs to those that are solely volunteer led with smaller fundraising needs and everything in between. For more on CNDC visit, www.cndc.org.
As a member of our finance team, you can expect to join a dynamic workplace where staff collaborate with each other through and across work groups, teams, and departments. At CNDC, every week can bring something new and different. On any given day, you may find yourself –
• Working with colleagues on our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion audit, learning about how we can deconstruct racist structures that show up in our work.
• Supporting a new Project leader with navigating a challenge.
• Leaning on our robust processes and procedures to handle one of your day-to-day tasks.
• Popping into a Zoom scavenger hunt hosted by CNDC’s fun committee.
• And much more in between!
CNDC also strives to create space for our team to celebrate and build our relationships, whether it be informal time to enjoy a meal together (when it’s COVID safe!) to designated time for us to kick back at the end of work week and share stories over Zoom. Further, CNDC values staff learning and growth, and strives to encourage staff members to seek out opportunities that will help them grow both in their current position and as they work towards future career goals.
CNDC is committed to racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. In the spring of 2020, we hired consultants to start us down the path of becoming a more just organization. We are looking for team members who will join us on that journey. While we are still learning and growing in that work, we aim to be a workplace where staff feel valued, heard, and feel like they can grow.
What is fiscal sponsorship? Fiscal sponsorship is when a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (CNDC) accepts charitable groups (“Projects”) under its legal umbrella, allowing them to operate as nonprofits without needing to apply for approval from the IRS. At CNDC, we practice comprehensive fiscal sponsorship (https://www.fiscalsponsors.org/models-of-fiscal-sponsorship) meaning there is no separation between CNDC and the Projects we fiscally sponsor – one bank account, one tax ID number, one insurance policy, etc. As the fiscal sponsor, CNDC provides Projects with back-office administrative services including accounting, human resources, risk management, banking, legal support, and capacity building. Fiscal sponsorship helps creates efficiencies and accountability in the nonprofit sector, as it frees up Project leaders so they can focus on program development and delivery, fundraising, and board development, and planning in service of their mission rather than on the back-end administrative services mentioned above.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
As part of the Management Team, the Senior Staff Accountant will help create a cohesive, engaged, and collaborative work culture by adhering to and promoting CNDC’s values. The Senior Staff Accountant will also ensure the operational and financial health of CNDC by providing leadership to the financial accounting and grant management team; helping to develop both the accounting and relationship management skills of the Staff Accountants; developing and maintaining relationships with Projects, funders, auditors, and community stakeholders; as well as providing financial and managerial accounting and grant management services to a portfolio of Projects. The Senior Staff Accountant will work closely with CNDC’s Controller to ensure the accuracy and completeness of CNDC’s books and records.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Team Leadership:
• Provide coaching and mentorship to staff, including identifying opportunities to strengthen both hard and soft skills and helping individuals locate appropriate resources for development
• Evaluate department systems and processes and make recommendations for improvement
• Assist with department meetings, work plans, and work loads
• Participate in organizational planning
Financial Accounting and Grant Management:
• As a leader in the Finance Team, ensure CNDC provides accurate and timely financial and grant reporting to Projects following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Ensure periodic grant reporting and contract billings are completed within prescribed timelines
• Ensure compliance with all grant and contract provisions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and OMB Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, & Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
• Coordinate funder site visits and desk audits
• Work with the Chief Financial Officer to coordinate the collection of information from team members for the annual independent audit process
• Work with the Chief Financial Officer to distribute accurate and timely IRS Forms 990 and OMB Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, & Audit Requirements for Federal Awards audit reports required by funders
Project Development and Support:
• Coach and advise Projects on finance issues to promote their success, including budgeting, cash management, cost allocation plans, etc.
• Ensure Projects have financial tools available to effectively manage Project operations
• Monitor and manage Project finances and cash positions, and communicate financial concerns with the Executive Team and with Projects as appropriate
• Participate in the development and presentation of various financial trainings and workshops
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
• Identify and recommend improvements to CNDC’s operations
• Attend two Project events annually
Other duties as assigned.
We are looking for someone who is/has:
- Minimum two years’ experience in grant management and financial or managerial accounting
- Prior experience with stakeholder relationship management, such as commercial or private banking, work as a lead or manager at a CPA firm, working with a team of internal department managers, etc.
- Experience with government contract invoicing, fund accounting, financial statements, government reporting, and audits
- Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the OMB Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, & Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, and other accounting rules and regulations
- Strong working knowledge of intercompany entries and consolidated financial statements
- Experience managing cash flows for payroll and monthly expenses
- Ability to think critically and strategically
- Ability to communicate technical and financial information to individuals without a financial background
- Ability to analyze and consider multiple perspectives when problem-solving
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and handle multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail and interruptions in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative work environment
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and staff, as well as funders, vendors, and other stakeholders, both verbally and in writing
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365, or a similar product, and well versed in basics of operating technology
Helpful but not required:
- Formal training or education in accounting, finance, or business administration
- Familiarity with developing and monitoring processes, procedures, and policies
- Prior experience with Sage Intacct Accounting Software
- Understanding of fiscal sponsorship
- Hiring Salary Range is $61,400 - $75,200 (annually)
- Comprehensive Benefit Plan - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Telehealth, LifeLock, paid time off, and cell phone stipend
- 401K Matching after a year of service
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to [email protected]. Reference "Senior Staff Accountant" in the subject line.
OFFICE/REMOTE WORK: CNDC is working remotely due to threat of COVID. Employees should have access to a strong internet connection, cell phone, and space to work, although we have some flexibility. CNDC provides a laptop, equipment stipend, and cell phone stipend. Post-COVID, we anticipate a flexible work environment where employees can choose to work from home or the office with at least occasional time in the office. Employee requests for full-time remote work are handled on a case-by-case basis. CNDC’s normal hours of operation are 8:30-5:00 with flexibility depending on job requirements and personal circumstances. NOTE: If you are excited about this position, but remote work seems like a barrier or may not be feasible for you, we encourage you to apply. CNDC has a mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy, you must provide proof of Vaccine or Request an Accommodation Form for Medical/Religious Exemptions before first day of hire. CNDC is dedicated to equal employment opportunities in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. CNDC prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, age 40 and over, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by state or local law. This policy applies to all employees.
CNDC is dedicated to equal employment opportunities in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. CNDC prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, age 40 and over, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by state or local law. This policy applies to all employees.