Director of Finance

Your responsibilities

Financial Management

• Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
• Process payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, credit card management and reconciliations, bank reconciliations, development and box office reporting.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary.
• Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction President & CEO; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
• Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
• Update and implement all necessary business policies, financial controls and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.
• Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters to the board of directors.

Human Resources

• Manage all necessary paperwork and processes for on-boarding and off-boarding employees and contractors. Ensure that recruiting processes are consistent and streamlined.
• Further develop ACPA’s human resources and benefits administration, enhancing professional development, compensation and benefits, performance evaluation, training and recruiting.
• Stay current with changes in human resources law and policy, and prepare the organization appropriately.
• Establish and manage a comprehensive training program to educate employees regarding staff tools, policies and procedures.

Job requirements

Critical Success Factors

• Outstanding analytical skills
• Accounting and Financial expertise
• Ability to communicate and interrelate with a wide variety of personalities
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Proactive problem solving ability

Qualifications

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or the ability required. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the job functions.
• Minimum of a B.A., ideally with an MBA/CPA or related degree
• At least 7-10 years of overall professional experience; ideally 6+ years of broad financial and operations management experience
• The ideal candidate has experience of final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting and audit coordination for either a division or significant program area, and has preferably overseen a human resources function previously
• Ability to translate financial concepts to – and to effectively collaborate with -- programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds
• A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills which support and enable sound decision making
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the ACPA mission

Hiring Salary

$75,000-$90,000 per year

To Apply

Submit resume and cover letter via Indeed.