Job description

Position: Finance Director
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Located: Administrative Office
Classification: Exempt Salary: $75,000-$85,000 - Salary will commensurate with experience

The Mental Health Empowerment Project, Inc. (MHEP) is a not-for-profit agency organized in 1988 to develop and strengthen self-help and mutual support activities throughout The United States. MHEP is generally focused on offering skill building activities and education related to self help, mutual support and recovery; organizing people to create desired change in their own lives and in their communities; creating and delivering workshops and skill building seminars that help individuals find and connect with their personal power and the power of self help.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Finance Director is a member of the Leadership Team and manages all financial functions including: accounting, billing, reconciling, budget development and tracking, financial operations, finance personnel management, insurance coverage, management of legal requirements and develops projections on individual project budgets, grant budgets, and capital improvement budget.

KEY ROLES:

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, financial software and reporting systems ensuring policies and procedures are in compliance with appropriate standards and regulatory requirements
• Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of financial status
• Develop plans to address areas of opportunity within the Organization’s financial health and financial processes
• Provide strategic vision, planning and oversight of MHEP’s financial outlook
• Manage finance department personnel to include hiring, training, delegation of duties and performance management
• Work closely with The CEO to: a) maintain, analyze, and interpret general ledger for all funds; b) manage the preparation and analysis of financial reports on a monthly and as needed basis
• Manage organizational cash flow forecasting by working in partnership with agency leadership; collaborate to assess the financial efficacy of program operations and further establish finance and administrative systems to support program operations
• Work with external auditors to prepare and review audit schedules and annual report of audit findings.
• Oversee the process for identifying and evaluating opportunities for improved financial operations, recordkeeping and reporting
• Assist resource development leadership in preparing budgets for grant proposals which fit into the organizational strategy
• Lead organizational planning and development of operating and fund account budgets, and control expenditures against budget
• Ensure a productive work environment within the finance and accounting function
• Present at financially-related board committees such as Finance and Audit Committee.
• Represent the organization as a member of leadership team

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• CPA preferred but not required
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or business administration, or equivalent. Master’s Degree preferred
• A minimum of three years of progressively responsible work experience managing the accounting functions in a non-profit agency, or equivalent experience
• Previous experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks Online.
• Thorough knowledge of budgeting and accounting practices, processes, and procedures of non-profit organizations
• Demonstrated ability to organize, direct and coordinate operations in personnel supervision; the recruitment and retention of key personnel and budget management
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organization and analytical skills
• Consistent attention to detail
• Advanced knowledge and utilization of Excel
• Strong computer literacy to include use of MS Word, Power point, Outlook, and more
• Ability to interact professionally with staff, Board members, volunteers, and other related agencies.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

MHEP is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The agency is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed and prospective applicants will be interviewed until the position is filled.

Email cover letter and resume to Rich at roconnor@mhepinc.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person