Director of Finance

Recycle Ann Arbor is searching for a Director of Finance to join our leadership team. Recycle Ann Arbor is a mission-driven Zero Waste organization whose mission is to develop and operate innovative reuse, recycling, and zero-waste programs that improve the environmental quality of our community. As a Mission Based Non-Profit Organization, our annual budget is $8.5M, almost entirely generated by earned income from Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) recycling processing services, Recycling Curbside Collection Services, Recycling Drop Off Services and Construction & Demolition (C&D) Recovery Services. We have approximately 50 employees

Position Description Summary:
Under the direction of CEO, The Director of Finance will be planning and directing all accounting operational functions, handling the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, evaluating accounting and internal control systems, and managing an accounting services contract with an external vendor. RAA provides competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and a compassionate workplace.  RAA is seeking an honest, reliable leader; who will join the leadership team in supporting the generation of innovative ideas that are sound and progressive, challenging the status quo with our zero-waste framework, and fostering creativity in our organization. The position is not remote and will be located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
•    Manage the organization’s financial operations and performance, including accounts payable & receivable.  Spot trends and recommend strategies to address budgetary irregularities and conditions
•    Prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, daily cash management, vendor payment processing, and line of credit management including managing relationships with financial institutions
•    Manage monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, reconciliations of accounts, G/L analysis, and the annual audit process
•    Manage the production of the annual organizational budget and, forecasts and monitor them monthly, and leads capital planning
•    Provide staff leadership team and finance committee monthly financial reports. Lead Board of Directors finance committee meetings and prepare and present at board meetings as needed
•    Lead Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or organization-wide improvements, with research, planning, and implementation, as required. Evaluate, apply and refine policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies and reporting from divisional point of sale accounting systems
•    Coordinate with Human Resources and management on employee benefit allocation and payroll processing allocation as well as timely payment of payroll and benefit invoices
•    Complete tasks beyond formal job responsibilities
 

Required Skills and Abilities:
•    Excellent technology, analytics and management experience required. Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suites such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.- - Experience with Paradigm and NetSuite software experience highly preferred
•    Ability to prioritize and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent, and thrives in a dynamic, high pressure environment
•    Outstanding communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations
•    Skillful in analytical, quantitative and social skills. - Great attention to detail
•    Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines
•    Self-starter with efficient time management and organizational skills

Education and Experience Requirements:
•    BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other business-related field required
•    7 years of progressive accounting experience required; including as a previous role as a Controller is preferred
•    Prior work in public/non-profit accounting preferred
 

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