Job Overview: DIRECTOR of FINANCE The Director of Finance reports to the President and/or CFO and serves as a member of the organization's management team. This role is responsible for day-to-day fiscal activities of the Civic Fund, as well as implementing and improving our accounting policies and fiscal strategies. The Director of Finance also ensures collaborative engagement cross-functionally with our Partnerships Team.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day financial functions.
- Lead improvements in financial management and oversight.
- Provide oversight to part-time bookkeeper, including review and approval of accounts payable and receivable.
- Coordinate audit activities.
- Develop tools and practices around fiscal reporting & analysis.
- Oversee payroll and assist President or CFO with benefits administration.
- Execute month-end close procedures, in compliance with GAAP, including bank reconciliations, journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, and production of financial statements.
- Assist the President or CFO with development and management of agency and departmental budgets.
- Work closely with Director of Partnerships to ensure effective cross-functional collaboration.
- Manage projects with an entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative mindset.
- Utilize accounting and project management systems.
- Project support is needed and requested by the President or CFO.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Multiple years of financial management experience, including accounting/monthly close experience with production of financial statements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and comfort with or ability to learn other systems, such as Sage Intacct, Asana, Bill.com, etc.
- Vendor and customer relations experience.
- Strict attention to detail, highly organized, and efficient.
- Motivated by service, with sincere customer service ethics.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively & meet deadlines.
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Licensed as a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA)
- Bachelor's degree in business administration/management, accounting, finance or related field.
- Proficient in the use and maintenance of automated Financial Management Systems (FMS) such as Sage Intacct.
Compensation
- Salary commensurate with experience. The Civic Fund also offers a competitive benefits package.
