Director/VP of Finance (Non Profit Experienced NEEDED) - Detroit, MI

Overview

Oversee financial operations, reporting, compliance, and strategic planning for non-profit.

Key Responsibilities

• budget management
• cash flow
• financial reporting
• grant management
• audit management
• accounts payable

Tasks

The Director of Finance plays a key leadership role by overseeing the organization’s accounting operations. This position is responsible for financial reporting, maintaining accurate accounting records, and implementing effective internal controls to mitigate risk. The Director of Finance ensures the integrity, transparency, and accuracy of financial results while providing strategic financial guidance to advance the organization’s goals -Establish Finance Department goals and monitor progress toward those goals. -Manage banking relationships and investment strategies, including endowments, in line with organizational policies. -Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Finance department including staffing, training, people management, budget and reporting. -Oversee the grant management process. Assist the Program Directors with planning, tracking and documenting spending for programs and grants. Prepare budgets for grant applications, monitor spending, prepare for grant audits and implement auditor recommendations. -Lead the annual budget for the agency, track revenue and expenses against budget and analyze significant variances. -Oversee cash flow management including cash receipts and forecasting to ensure adequate liquidity for operations and strategic priorities. -Prepare, review, and present timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to leadership, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors. -Supervise the preparation and submission of tax documentation including 990’s, 1099’s, and 941’s. -Monitor and report on budget-to-actual performance, providing variance analysis and recommendations for corrective action. -Collaborate with funders, auditors, and other external stakeholders as needed to support financial transparency and trust. -Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team by providing financial insights, forecasting, and recommendations to support organizational goals. -Supervise routine transaction processing including accounts payable/receivable and payroll and provide support with monthly journal entries and accruals -Continuously evaluate department strengths and identify areas for improvement and change. -Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements. -Supervise the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, ensuring they conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and satisfy grantor and other funder requirements. -Create and maintain financial processes, policies, procedures, internal controls and information systems to achieve the agency’s financial goals. -Ensure the team has the tools, training, and support to succeed. -Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth. -Responsible for audit management. Select the independent auditor firm, prepare records and report needed by the auditors and implement auditor recommendations. Provide financial updates and guidance to the Board of Directors and Finance Committee. -Develop and implement financial strategies that ensure the sustainability and growth.

Requirements

• cpa
• quickbooks
• gaap
• project management
• nonprofit
• leadership

What You Bring

-Ability to set priorities, take initiative, motivate staff and meet deadlines -Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration (CPA preferred) -Experience working with various accounting software including QuickBooks is needed -10-15 years of related experience, including 5-7 years in a supervisor/manager role -Solid analytical skills with the ability to resolve difficult accounting issues -Knowledge of accounting standards and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) -Solid organizational, project management and leadership skills -Financial acumen, including grant and budget development and management -Nonprofit experience required

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