Finance Director

The Finance Director leading the Community Passageways finance team is responsible for the organization s financial stewardship policy development and reporting. This pivotal role is not just about managing financial operations but also about enhancing the organizations financial health ensuring compliance with laws and regulations and facilitating communication with internal and external stakeholders. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer this fulltime position is critical in aligning the organization s financial strategy with its mission and goals making it a challenging and impactful role.

Requirements

Financial Leadership and Strategy: Oversee the finance teams operations setting and achieving strategic financial objectives that align with the organizations mission.

Policy and Control Management: Develop implement and monitor financial policies and procedures to ensure organizational integrity and compliance with federal state and local regulations.

Financial Reporting and Analysis: Provide accessible financial reporting to the board executive team and other staff. Oversee the preparation of financial statements tax filings (including 990s) and management reports ensuring accuracy and transparency.

Budget Management: Lead the budgeting process supporting department heads in financial planning and monitoring budget adherence to ensure fiscal responsibility.

Audit Facilitation: Coordinate and oversee annual external audits acting as a primary liaison with auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient process.

Cash Flow and Treasury Management: Manage organizational cash flow overseeing accounts payable receivable and ensuring effective treasury management for an annual revenue of approximately $10$15 million.

Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with funders financial institutions and partners to maintain and develop relationships ensuring financial commitments are met and opportunities for collaboration are maximized.

Risk Management: Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate these risks safeguarding the organizations assets and financial future.

Team Leadership and Development: Supervise and mentor finance team staff and contractors fostering a culture of continuous improvement collaboration and professional development.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in financial management preferably in a nonprofit setting with a demonstrated ability to manage finances in excess of $7 million annually including significant experience with local state and federal government grants.
  
• A bachelor s degree in accounting finance or a related field and a CPA or relevant advanced degree are preferred.
  
• Indepth knowledge of GAAP and experience with fund accounting with a proven track record in strategic financial planning risk management and compliance.
  
• Proficiency in MIP financial management software and technology with experience in systems integration and managing transitions or upgrades effectively.
  
• Strong leadership and team development skills with an ability to mentor staff enhance team capabilities and foster a positive and productive work environment.
  
• Exceptional communication skills capable of making financial information accessible to various stakeholders and engaging with external partners and funders effectively.
  
• Commitment to social justice with a deep understanding of the systems of oppression affecting communities of color and a dedication to promoting equity and inclusion.
  

Preferred Competencies:

• Demonstrated commitment to dismantling systems of oppression and valuing young peoples intrinsic worth and potential.
  
• Restorative justice orientation in relationships with staff partners and participants.
  
• High selfawareness adaptability and the ability to take ownership of projects with selfmotivation and independent problemsolving skills.
  
• Flexibility in managing changing priorities and competing deadlines maintaining discretion in handling confidential information and ensuring database security.
  
• Proactive excellent oral and written communication skills emphasizing the importance of collaborative communication and innovative problemsolving.
  

Benefits