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Director of Finance and Administration

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Burnsville, MN, United States


360 Communities seeks aDirector of Finance and Administration. Position works with 360 Communities leadership to monitor the financial position and risks of the organization and manages a broad range of administrative and operational activities. Responsibilities include financial management, analyzing and reporting on the organization’s financial performance, monitoring risks, overseeing office administrative functions, facilities management, and managing a team to support these efforts. As an active partner with the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), brings a forward-looking and proactive stance to managing the organization’s finances and administrative operations.

Responsible for all finance and accounting operations and provide compliance oversight for agency Information Technology. Position focuses on ensuring the accuracy of reported financial results, cash management, maintaining a system of records, mitigating risk through a comprehensive set of controls, and ensuring that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

This is a full-time exempt position primarily working on-site at the Burnsville office location. Qualifications include:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

7 - 10 years of combined accounting and finance experience

A CPA or other relevant qualification preferred

Experience in both the private and public sectors is strongly preferred

Non-profit experience a plus

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Finance & Accounting

Lead financial planning efforts including development and preparation of annual budget, required financial statements and reports to all funders

Perform financial planning and analysis related to cash flow projections, anticipated private and government funding, and other budget considerations

Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting including month-end and year-end close processes

Manage accounting controls, accuracy, and productivity of day-to-day activities of cash receipts, cash disbursements, payroll, and fixed assets

Safeguard assets and ensure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls, and checks and balances across the agency

Manage the revenue cycle process, specifically the collection (invoicing/accounts receivable) of grant and program funding to ensure compliance with grant regulations, internal controls, and to maintain operating cash balances

Oversee multiple bank accounts and - investment accounts

Complete all required local, state, and federal reports and filings as required by law and agency governance including, but not limited to;

Form 990

Secretary of State 501(c)3 Report

Combined Federal Campaign

Charitable Organization Annual Report

Applicable tax filings

Audit and Internal Controls

Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Prepare all audit papers required by outside audit firm to ensure an accurate, timely and thorough auditing process

Work closely with audit firm on all phases of their fieldwork to ensure proper interpretation of all information provided by the agency

Payroll

Work closely with Director of Human Resources to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance, including quarterly and annual reporting.

Ensure payroll journals and entries accurately flow to the General Ledger

Risk Management

Maintain insurance coverage for the agency and proper recording and allocation of coverage to agency services

Analyze agencies financial risk; partner with leadership team to determine funding sources and strategy as the organization grows

Manage and monitor all service provision contracts

Information Technology

Responsible for compliance oversight of outsourced managed service providers of information systems, including software, hardware, and network support

Review all aspects of agency computers, network and software ensuring proper purchasing within current licensing practices, adequate data safeguard measures, network security, and administration

Provide basic hardware and software support

Facilities & General Office Management

Responsible for property management including ensuring buildings are neat in appearance, free of clutter, adequately maintained and protected

Maintain long-term capital plan and maintenance plan

Responsible for inventory management and supervising the purchasing of consumable office supplies

Management Duties and Responsibilities

Manage a team

Responsible for directing, motivating, developing, evaluating and reviewing staff work

Managing staff, preparing work schedules, and assigning projects and duties

Monitoring and controlling resources used by staff

Interview and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes

Qualifications

Proven executive leader and administrator with broad finance and accounting experience as an organization’s Financial Controller, Finance Director, or equivalent

Detailed knowledge of GAAP, financial principles, business procedures, laws, and operational best practices

Thorough knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting

Experience developing financial statements, reports, and financial presentations

Experience overseeing accounts, general ledgers, and reporting systems

Background or experience in managing or overseeing the reporting and compliant use of government funding—both at the federal and local level

Excellent accounting software user, Office365 software user, and superior administration skills

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

Minimum 10 years of combined accounting and finance experience

A CPA or other relevant qualification preferred

Experience in both the private and public sectors is strongly preferred

Non-profit experience a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer

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