DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION 

The Deputy Director of Finance and Administration will be a strategic thought-partner and report to the executive director (ED). The successful candidate will lead and prepare an annual operating budget and also manage the following areas: finance, accounting, business planning, and budgeting. This is a tremendous opportunity for a finance leader to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a well-respected, high-impact organization.

Responsibilities:

Financial Management

• Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments; and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting

• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors, and assess any changes necessary

• Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the ED; 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 and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual

• Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the board of directors

Administration

• Further support human resources and administration, enhancing professional development, compensation and benefits, performance evaluation, training, and recruiting

• Ensure that recruiting processes are consistent and streamlined

• Establish and manage a comprehensive training program to educate program directors regarding staff financial tools, policies, and procedures

• Work closely and transparently with all external partners, including third-party vendors and consultants

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a BA, 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

• Ability to translate financial concepts to – and to effectively collaborate with – programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds

• A track record in grants management

• Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; knowledge of accounting and reporting software such as QuickBooks Online and Google Workspace

• Commitment to training programs that maximize individual and organization goals across the organization, including best practices in human resources activities

• 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 multitasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the organization's mission.

• 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

Starting salary range: $70,000 - $85,000.

Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental & Eye Insurance

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Parking

• Opportunities for professional development

• Collaborative and Inclusive work environment

If this sounds like a fit for you, please apply at www.IntWork.com/apply under "DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION "