STATUS

Full Time/Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Finance is responsible for the financial operations of the Agency.

REPORTS TO

President and CEO

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

1. Perform all accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
2. Maintain all banking relationships, monitor cash reserves, investments and ensure monthly reconciliations are timely.
3. Ongoing review of Fiscal Policy and Procedure manual, for necessary updates and ensure appropriate financial controls are in place.
4. Oversee purchasing, procurements and contracting, including office leases, business insurance, health insurance, etc.
5. Create and monitor all specific grant budgets, as well as the overall agency budget.
6. Ensure compliance with funding and grant requirements including proper cost allocation among funding sources.
7. Establish and develop relationships with management and external partners.
8. Provide leadership, direction, and manage the finance team.
9. Work with staff to manage grant submissions, awards, and reporting requirements.
10. Perform financial planning including cash flow projections, analysis of operating and reserve fund balances and projections, and long-range financial planning.
11. Prepare monthly and other reports/financial statements for President and CEO, Board of Directors, program Managers and funding agencies.
12. Arrange and facilitate all audits and tax filings.
13. Provide support and strategic recommendations to the CEO and management team.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Quality – Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
2. Communication – Clearly communicates with others both orally and in writing.
3. Collaboration – Works well with a team as well as independently.
4. Initiative – Works effectively with minimal supervision.
5. Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives; Practices effective time-management skills.
6. Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality through continuous improvement.
7. Cost Consciousness – Looks for and suggests cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue
8. Ethics – Treats people with respect; Inspires the trust of others; Works ethically and with integrity; Upholds organizational mission and values.
9. Organizational Support – Supports and promotes the organization’s mission and values.
10. Strategic Thinking – Contributes ideas to achieve organizational goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or related field required.
CPA or MBA in business, accounting, or related field preferred.

Five years’ experience in finance or accounting role with non-profit required.

Fund accounting experience preferred.

Language Ability: 

Ability to read and speak English required.

Other Skills: 

Proficiency in accounting and payroll software, Word and Excel required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

This position does not supervise others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job is performed primarily in an office setting; attendance at offsite meetings may be required.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to use standard office equipment such as computers, phone, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, and is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly work 37 ½ hours per week, additional hours may occasionally be required.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds with or without assistance; Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to

adjust focus; While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, twist, squat, reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.

I acknowledge that I have received and read the job description for Chief Financial Officer at Step-Up, Inc. I agree that the duties and requirements in this job description are accurate as of the date of this acknowledgement. I understand and agree that it is my responsibility to notify my supervisor if I believe the duties and/or responsibilities change.