Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development

Hispanic Advocacy and Community Empowerment through Research (HACER) is the only advocacy-driven, Latino-specific research organization in the Upper Midwest. HACER has been working with the Latino community in MN and beyond, since 1988. Our mission is to engage Latino Minnesotans through research, evaluation, and community action to promote equitable representation at all levels of institutional decisions and policy change.
To help us drive this mission, we are seeking a Director of Finance and Administration. We are seeking a professional who is responsible for the financial well-being of our organization. You will play a vital role in the decision-making process by providing financial analysis and guidance to upper management.
Responsibilities for the Director of Finance and Administration role include:

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support business growth
• Responsible for the financial management of each project HACER supports
• Manage financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management activities
• Lead the preparation of financial statements and reports to stakeholders
• Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations to senior management
• Oversee the development and implementation of internal controls, including drafting and maintaining administrative and financial policies
• Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams on financial matters
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and regulations and ensure compliance
• Develop and maintain relationships with financial institutions and external partners
• Continuously evaluate and improve financial processes and systems
• Supervision of the Accounting Manager and Administrative Assistant

Required qualifications for the Director of Finance and Administration role include:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial management role
• Spanish fluency would be preferred
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial management software
• Excellent project management skills, strong attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to multitask
• Concrete knowledge of current data-gathering techniques and technology
• Ability to prioritize tasks and solve problems independently and in a team
• Successfully manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Able to resolve complex problems with minimal guidance
• Adhere to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, professionalism, sensitivity, confidentiality

• Ability to attend In-Person meetings at the St. Paul, MN office, at least twice a week
• Ability to travel throughout Minnesota.

Benefits for the Director of Finance and Administration role include:

• Fifteen (15) PTO Days and Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year – prorated 1st year based on

date of hire
401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Employee benefit stipend provided for purchase of insurance benefits
• HACER’s work environment is equity and social justice based, relaxed atmosphere and mission focused
• Support professional or personal development

If this sounds like an excellent opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you! Please apply today at: HISPANIC ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY EMP (careerplug.com)
Who we are: Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of HACER. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQI and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or a protected veteran’s status.

Flexible work from home options available.