Director of Finance

Program Description: Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. (ILAS) is a statewide nonprofit law firm that serves the civil legal needs of low-income and vulnerable Idahoans. Our clients include: survivors of domestic and sexual violence and stalking; housing insecure Idahoans; and vulnerable seniors and children.

Our staff love working at ILAS due to the opportunity to help people in our community while having a sustainable work-life balance. In recent staff surveys, ILAS’s culture was described as supportive, collegial, flexible, and collaborative. Our full-time positions are 37.5 hours/week.

Position Description: ILAS is seeking a Director of Finance. This position reports to the Executive Director (ED) and is the firm’s strategic and programmatic leader in the following areas: finance, business planning and budgeting, grant invoicing and reporting, regulatory compliance, and vendor relationships. The Director of Finance is responsible for all financial matters and manages an annual budget of over $4M. This position also supervises the Operations & Accounting Specialist. The Director of Finance works with the entire leadership team to ensure ILAS’s long-term financial health in furtherance of our mission.

Duties:

• Oversee and manage day to day financial functions of the organization, including accounts payable, invoicing and accounts receivable, and payroll
• Oversee and manage contracted services
• Analyze and present quarterly financial reports in an accurate and timely manner
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and maintain internal controls and segregation of duties
• Coordinate all audit activities
• Prepare organizational tax returns (990)
• Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
• Work with the Development Director to manage grant and donation revenue
• Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; update the finance department's policies, procedures, and manual
• Oversee the professional development/training program for the Operations and Accounting Specialist and ensure completion of annual performance evaluations
• Work with IT vendor to develop and implement new processes and systems that increase financial and operational efficiencies
• Present critical financial information to the Board of Directors and the Executive Director

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5 years of accounting experience
• Experience building an organizational budget
• Experience with projecting cashflows
• High level of attention to detail
• Interest in strategic planning and process improvement
• Experience reviewing vendor bids and proposed contracts
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement best practices in financial and operations management

Preferred:

• CPA or MBA
• 2 years of fund accounting experience
• Experience communicating financial reports to laymen or a Board
• Experience supervising and managing staff
• Experience complying with the Office of Management & Budget Uniform Guidance
• Experience coordinating audits
• Experience working in a nonprofit or government setting

Benefits: This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week. ILAS provides excellent opportunities for meaningful work and the professional growth of its employees. ILAS provides robust benefits, including life, health, dental, and disability insurance. Staff may qualify for federal loan forgiveness programs. ILAS offers generous leave benefits, up to 50% telecommuting, and a retirement plan. Relocation assistance is available. The salary range for this position is $80,000-$109,200 DOE.

Location Description: Boise, Idaho's capital, is a vibrant mid-sized city in southwestern Idaho, nestled on the banks of the Boise River and at the foothills of the Boise Mountains, a subrange of the Idaho-Bitterroot Rocky Mountain range. The metropolitan area is quickly growing and is approximately 760,000 people. Boise is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise with easy access to hiking, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing at Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation. Boise also boasts almost 200 miles of hiking trails in its foothills. The city also has a flourishing arts and entertainment scene, including the Treefort Music Festival, the Idaho Ballet, the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, the Boise Philharmonic, a zoo, skate parks, and various theatres, concert venues, and museums. Boise has a large park and greenbelt system around the Boise River for walking, cycling, and picnicking. Locals also enjoy kayaking or floating the Boise River in the summer. The Boise metropolitan area is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live, work, and play in the U.S. by various publications.

Job offers are contingent upon a criminal background check. ILAS is a drug-free, alcohol-free workplace. ILAS is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sex, or disability.