• Leads financial analysis of programs to identify trends and areas of concern, as well as providing recommendations for improvements.
• Compose and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports to funders, as required.
• Grow and maintain funder relationships within the scope of finance responsibilities.
• Prepare timely reporting of operations to site/program directors and to senior leadership, including meaningful analysis of program activities, operating statistics, variance analysis and other non-financial data points to assist in review of the financial statements.
• Develop and manage financial forecasts and budgets to ensure that program financial goals are achieved. Maintain regular communication with department leads regarding profitability and adherence to budget; provide recommendations concerning above.
• Continuously evaluate financial processes and procedures as it relates to accounting, budgeting and reporting functions in order to ensure accuracy, compliance with standards and regulations.
• Communicate and collaborate with other departments and members of the finance team to ensure alignment and support of financial initiatives and objectives.
• Identify and assess financial risks and opportunities; develop and recommend strategies to mitigate risk and improve operations.
• Monitor expenses against budget to ensure accuracy of reported information, make corrective entries as needed.
• Prepare supporting schedules for year-end audits. Schedules will support the operating results of designated programs and the accuracy of accounting for related cash receipts and disbursements.
• Assist with the periodic reconciliation of directed “balance sheet” accounts with subsidiary ledgers, detail transactions and other reporting as deemed appropriate.
• Aid in the maintenance of the general ledger.
• Prepare necessary adjusting journal entries for regular closings.
• Develop and maintain subsidiary schedules in support of all balance sheet accounts.
• Oversee performance of finance analysts; monitor performance of direct reports; coach, mentor and provide guidance on daily activities.
• Perform other duties as necessary to accomplish objectives.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Combination of education and experience normally represented by a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting
• Prior experience leading non-profit finance/accounting teams preferred.
• CPA certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting concepts, techniques and principles and ability to apply knowledge.
• Must have a good working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office with particular attention to spreadsheet programs, along with considerable knowledge of networked IS applications, such as USL.
• Ability to effectively and productively work with people of very diverse economic, cultural and administrative backgrounds.
• Must have excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial data.
• Must be able to work independently from general instructions.

Must have excellent organizational skills, strong detail orientation and the ability to maintain confidentiality