Description

Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence

Position: Director of Finance

Location: Philadelphia, PA (a flexible work model that supports a blend of in-office and some remote)

Job Status: Full-time, exempt

Reports To: VP, Administration

Effective Date: November 21st, 2022

Salary: $85,000-$95,000

AGENCY OVERVIEW

JOIN A FORWARD-THINKING AGENCY THAT SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT ALL YOUTH ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence (BBBSI) is the largest BBBS agency in the state and fourth largest in the nation. Our mission is to ignite the power and promise of youth and close the mentoring gap, by creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships and strengthening the quality of the mentoring field.

You will love it here if you 1) set the bar high 2) are intentional and thoughtful about their choices 3) collaborate as a means to community solutions 4) are positive, can-do, and solution-oriented 5) embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, and 6) are accountable and get it done.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the VP, Administration, the Finance Director will lead and support the agency’s financial services and systems in accordance with policies and objectives developed by senior management; ensuring that incoming and outgoing funds are accounted for using standards that meet generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the National Agency’s Standards of Best Practices, and funder requirements.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on, participative manager and will lead and develop an internal team to support the following areas: finance and accounting, grant invoicing and reporting, audit and taxes, and agency budgeting and forecasting, and financial risk management. This position needs to be comfortable with higher level strategic financial planning as well as managing the day-to-day accounting functions as the agency seeks and obtains additional funding sources and develops new programs and initiatives. The successful candidate will have proven ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and primary business partners.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Academic Requirements & Designations: Minimum - Bachelor’s degree with background in accounting, economics, finance, business management, or other relevant disciplines and 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience and proven track record in financial management or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience. Advanced credentials such as a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) or a certified public accountant (CPA) are strongly preferred.

Professional Requirements: Experience with nonprofit accounting, management skills, and government grant processes and procedures strongly desired.

· Experience managing federal funds and familiarity with OMB Uniform Guidance

· Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

· Experience in managing diverse, restricted funding portfolios

· Extensive experience with automated financial & accounting reporting systems (Sage Intaact preferred)

· Experience developing and implementing organizational policies based on legal obligations and organizational best practices

· Experience setting goals and objectives, prioritizing and structuring action plans and work activities

· Experience in analysis, implementation, and evaluation of IT systems and their specifications

· Knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and planning

· Knowledge of government contract and grant management

· Knowledge of tax and other compliance implications of nonprofit status

· Adept at operating in a dynamic, rapidly changing work environment

· Excellent computer skills and proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

· Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to connect with diverse audiences

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing work in an office environment and include the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: ?the ability to work independently; remain sedentary for extended periods of time (6 hours per day); lift 10-25lbs; push, pull, bend kneel, as needed for normal operations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Cover letters and resumes can be submitted online at: https://www.independencebigs.org/about/careers/. Only those applicants believed to be viable candidates for this opportunity will be contacted. No phone calls or 3rd party solicitation please.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

At BBBSI, we serve more than 2,000 children annually in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania, and Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties in New Jersey.

Our aspiration is to develop an organization that reflects our constituent base. BBBSI promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks talented staff from diverse backgrounds. BBBSI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status, first and second-generation immigrants, and people from low-income families, or any legally protected factor.

** The agency has a hybrid working model for most positions in the agency. Ability to commute to the office 2-3 days a week is required. COVID-19 vaccinations or medical/religious exemptions are required. ***

BENEFITS INFORMATION

BBBSI offers a robust benefits package including but not limited to paid vacation and PTO, 403(b) retirement plan, medical/dental/vision options, telemedicine, employee assistance program (EAP) including Counseling Services, Legal and Financial Services, Work Life Services, and Health Care Advocacy, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term disability, flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent day care, commuter benefits- parking & transit), and tuition reimbursement. Please note that some of these offerings may require full-time employment. Paid time off for full-time staff includes fifteen (15) vacation, twelve (12) PTO, and twelve (12) Sick days.? BBBSI is closed for 8 paid holidays.