Director of Finance

Last Updated:               March 16, 2020

Position Title:              Director of Finance

Supervisor:                  Chief Operating Officer

Status:                         Exempt

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all financial procedures are executed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Recommend and implement effective fiscal policies and programs.
• Manage accounting and finance functions including payables, receivables, payroll, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close. Prepare departmental and consolidated operating and financial statements.
• Support all internal functions with requests, regular and ad hoc, for financial information.
• Assist in the development of the annual budget.
• Develop and implement budget planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Prepare and interpret financial reports and analysis used by management and the Board of Directors’ Finance & Audit Committee in fiscal and programmatic decision-making, forecasting and strategic planning.
• Prepare reports to grantors and other external stakeholders as needed/required and ensure compliant and timely reporting. Advise NFPRHA management of issues and concerns.
• Manage annual audit and tax process. Serve as primary point of contact for the auditors.
• Collaborate and work effectively with senior-level staff, Board of Directors, financial institutions, external auditors and governmental and private contractors.
• Manage and track the organization’s liabilities; make suggestions to adequately mitigate risks.
• Research and analyze general economic, business and financial conditions and their impact on NFPRHA’s policies and operations.
• Keep up-to-date on information and technology affecting functions area(s) to increase innovation and ensure compliance.
• Supervise Manager, Office and Finance Operations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field. CPA preferred.
• 7 years of demonstrated experience in non-profit finance and accounting

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent knowledge of and ability to apply accounting, budgeting, grant financial management and reporting, and financial management principles and practices
• Proven ability to manage all financial activities of a nonprofit organization with revenue from a wide range of donors that include government agencies and private foundations
• Excellent problem-solving skills including identifying and recommending solutions
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to work with multiple projects, priorities and deadlines
• Ability to make timely decisions
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with others
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment and independently to achieve common objectives
• Maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical ability
• High ethical standards and values
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills
• Credibility and confidence to educate, inform, and present to internal and external stakeholders.
• Technology savvy and ability to support Manager, Office and Finance Operations, in communications and oversight of IT outsourcing vendors
• Computer literate, excellent spreadsheet abilities, solid Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook abilities, and automated accounting systems competency; experience with Blackbaud’s Financial Edge and Raisers Edge preferred
• Good sense of humor and willingness to pitch in where needed
• Strong commitment to NFPRHA’s mission

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, to attend finance related content at meetings of NFPRHA’s Board of Directors.
• Background and credit check required.