Director of Finance

Urban Peak Denver

$120K — $170K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MBA in finance or related field; Master's in accounting preferred.
  • 5+ years experience in financial leadership with staff supervision.
  • Experience presenting financial data to Boards.
  • Proven understanding of nonprofit and fund accounting, audits, government reporting.
  • Hands-on accounting experience with capital project management preferred.
  • Familiarity with accounting software, especially Blackbaud Financial Edge.
  • Commitment to Urban Peak's mission and understanding of trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure integrity and transparency of all financial transactions.
  • Produce internal and external financial reports in a timely manner.
  • Review monthly financial closes and assist the finance team.
  • Perform variance analysis on financial statements and budgets.
  • Oversee cash flow and funding movement for operational needs.
  • Manage capital asset accounting and ensure proper depictions of assets.
  • Identify funding needs and communicate with the CEO and Development Team.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical and dental plans; buy-up options available.
  • Vision plan coverage provided.
  • Flexible spending plans for health and dependent care.
  • Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
  • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with a 2% agency match.
  • Robust Employee Assistance Program and support for professional growth.
Full Job Description
The Director of Finance (DOF) is responsible for providing executive level leadership in the financial matters of Urban Peak, a $12MM 501 (c) (3) organization. In collaboration with the Finance Committee and Board of Directors, the DOF serves as a thought partner to the CEO in developing and implementing financial strategies across the organization to ensure program success and long-term fiscal sustainability. The DOF serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, a collaboration of program and administrative Directors who establish priorities to achieve strategic objectives and oversees finance staff who handle all financial activities for the organization.

Who You Are:

  • A Master of Business Administration (MBA) in finance, OR a master's in accounting degree or related field and a minimum of five (5) years' experience in a financial leadership position including financial analysis, staff supervision, strategic planning, roll-up budgeting, audits and high-level problem solving.
  • Experience presenting financial information to Board of Directors and/or Finance Committee.
  • Executive level financial management experience as well as hands-on accounting experience.
  • Experience with not for profit and fund accounting, government reporting, and audits; single audit experience preferred.
  • Capital project financial management experience preferred.
  • Accounting software experience using fund accounting; Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred.
  • Have a commitment to the mission of Urban Peak and a desire to understand trauma informed care and positive youth development.
  • Lived experience reflective of the youth we serve encouraged but not required
  • Must be computer proficient and possess experience of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
  • Understanding of the provision of and commitment to trauma-informed care and positive youth development
  • Team-oriented and able to coordinate with various departments and staff.
  • Must be insurable as a driver on Urban Peak's auto liability policy in order to conduct business on behalf of the agency or transport youth using an Urban Peak vehicle and/or an approved personal vehicle
  • Ability to pass both federal and state background checks.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) screening and a pre-employment physical examination.
  • Provide proof of education (HS Diploma OR Official Transcripts)


What You Will Do:

Financial Management & Planning

  • Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of all Urban Peak financial transactions.
  • Produce accurate, timely, and valuable internal and external financial reports.
  • Review monthly close information and assist finance team with close as needed.
  • Create monthly (or more frequent) financial statements and perform variance analysis to budget.
  • Analyze operating performance and manage to an operating break-even exclusive of "below the line" items such as gains/losses on asset sales, investment returns, etc.
  • Manage capital asset accounting; ensure fixed assets are properly recorded, depreciated, and retired.
  • Monitor and report on investment performance including adherence to Investment Policies established by the Board of Directors.
  • Oversee organizational cash flow and movement of funds to meet operational needs and capital plans.
  • Review and approve payroll ensuring a viable audit trail is maintained for payroll changes.
  • Review and approve reconciliations for all bank and investment accounts.
  • Stay up to date on nonprofit best practices, local/state/federal law and regulations regarding nonprofit financial and administrative operations.
  • Identify financial risks and opportunities; provide recommendations to the CEO and Board as requested.
  • Maintain strong internal controls and financial policies which meet or exceed industry standards.


Budget Development & Oversight

  • Manage the annual budget process ensuring resources are spent in a fiscally responsible manner in accordance with Urban Peak's mission and strategic priorities.
  • Prepare and distribute financial packets to Directors with budgetary responsibilities.
  • Provide technical assistance and training in reading financial information and creating a budget.
  • Review department/program budgets and supporting information.
  • Create the agency's government revenue and capital expenditure budgets, organizational staffing plan, and employee benefit offerings.
  • Create a comprehensive roll-up agency budget.
  • Work with the CEO to establish budget priorities and reduce expenses if needed.
  • Prepare and present a balanced agency-wide budget to the Finance Committee outlining major assumptions.
  • Prepare and distribute quarterly budget tracking information to Directors highlighting any areas of concern.
  • Work with Directors to reduce expenses as needed to maintain in alignment with budgets.

Organizational Funding, Compliance & Risk Management
  • Identify funding needs of the organization and communicate these to the CEO and Development Team.
  • Develop detailed budgets for government and restricted philanthropic grant requests.
  • Oversee grant billings and reporting to ensure compliance with all pre and post award requirements.
  • Prepare and submit financial reports as required by funders.
  • Participate in funding program audits as needed.
  • Responsible for accurate grant spend projections and the timely submission of budget amendments.
  • Senior financial liaison with government funders and large restricted foundations.
  • Manage risk via appropriate insurance coverage for all organizational activities and properties.

What We Offer:
  • Salary Range: $ 120,000 to $170,000 / annual
  • Shift Schedule: Monday through Friday 9AM to 5PM
  • 100% Employer paid Medical and Dental plans - Buy-up plans available
  • Vision Plan
  • Flexible Spending Plan - Health & Dependent Care
  • Accident Coverage | Critical Care & Hospitalization Ancillary Plan
  • Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D
  • Employee Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Employer paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Colorado Paid Famli Leave Private Plan - Employee / Employer Split @ 50%
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with 2% Agency Match
  • Employer paid RTD Eco Pass
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • 48 hours Paid Sick Time
  • 120 hours of Vacation to start on an accrual basis
  • Robust Employee Assistance Program
  • Second Language pay differential upon successfully passing language exam
  • Staff support for lateral growth through training and mentorship

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