Director of Finance

Requirements of the Director of Finance:

• 5-7+ years of overall professional financial and operations management experience
• Minimum of a BA, MBA/CPA or related degree preferred
• 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
• Experience working in a financial position for a nonprofit organization and possess qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of ProsperityME.
• Ability to translate financial concepts to programmatic and fundraising colleagues
• Experience preparing for audit and 990 tax returns with the audit committee.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with analysis and reporting of financial operations for department heads, program leaders, Board Finance Committee, and the Board of Directors. Identify and troubleshoot trends in income and expenses.
• Supervisory experience and ability to collaborate with auditors and any contracted staff
• Excellent experience with financial programs and software including QuickBooks

Benefits of the Job:

• Competitive salary in the range of $90K-$95k
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision benefits 100% paid for employee and family members
• 4 weeks earned PTO and 12 paid holidays
• 401K with up to 3% match
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, flexible, mission-based environment.

Responsibilities of the Director of Finance:

• Analyze and present financial reports and oversee all financial, project and grants accounting.
• Lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors.
• Oversee the 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.
• Oversee LIHTC compliance & long-term monitoring of affordable housing developments.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison to lenders and equity investors on affordable housing developments.
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
• Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/ reporting system.
• Update and implement all necessary accounting practices and policies.
• Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the board of directors.
• Demonstrated supervisory, training, and collaboration experience.
• Identify and troubleshoot trends in income and expenses.
• Attend Board Finance Committee meetings and full Board meetings to provide financial updates.