AAPI Equity Alliance Looking for Director Of Finance And Administration at Los Angeles, CA, United States Full Time

Job Description

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIONPOSITION OVERVIEWAAPI Equity Alliance (AAPI Equity) seeks an experienced Director of Finance & Administration (DFA) to support the organization. Reporting to the Deputy Director, the DFA will help advance our work in civic engagement, capacity-building, and policy advocacy. The DFA will be working to support AAPI Equity’s various initiatives, including Stop AAPI Hate; health-related initiatives like COVID-19 vaccination outreach and domestic violence prevention; and civic programs such as voter engagement and redistricting.AAPI Equity is experiencing a tremendous growth phase, with an infusion of significant grant opportunities that will require its team to double in size in the next six months.The DFA plays a significant leadership position in helping AAPI Equity achieve its mission and maximizing the organization’s impact. The primary role of the DFA is to lead and strengthen AAPI Equity’s internal organizational capacity building support systems that undergird operations. The Director is responsible for multiple capacity areas, including finance, administrative, human resources, information technology, and facilities.The DFA will directly supervise an Administrative Assistant, and work closely with the accounting consultant and staff of the organization. The DFA will lead the growth of the finance and administrative areas of the organization. The DFA will also interface with AAPI Equity’s, Board of Directors, Committees, and contracted vendors.The ideal candidate will possess excellent written, oral, analytical, finance, and organizational skills and have direct experience in a nonprofit environment. Experience and knowledge of issues impacting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities and current events is preferred. This is an opportunity to work with a small, entrepreneurial, close-knit team in a values and mission-driven environment.AAPI Equity Alliance, formerly Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council (A3PCON), is a coalition of over 40 community-based organizations dedicated to improving the lives of the 1.5 million+ AAPI community members in greater Los Angeles through civic engagement, capacity building, and policy advocacy.RESPONSIBILITIESFinancial

• Provides oversight for all aspects of the organization’s accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Presents leadership team and Board of Directors with vital information and analysis necessary to ensure the financial integrity of the organization.
• Oversees all aspects of day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts receivable, donations reconciliation, grants administration, credit card reconciliation, payroll, and contracts compliance.
• Oversees development of financial reports; proper maintenance of accounting records; accurate processing of financial transactions; and administration of a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, ensuring that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); adhere to grants management standards.
• Oversees Membership invoices and dues management
• Maintains processes and controls that are current best practice, and suggest improvements to increase organizational effectiveness.
• Coordinates the preparation of the audited financial statements and tax returns.
• Oversees state registration filings.
• Provides program staff and leadership team with financial components related to grant applications, reports, compliance, and reconciliation.

Administrative

• Oversees vendor relations to ensure high quality of service at reasonable costs, including insurance providers and equipment and facilities maintenance.
• Supports administrative compliance as required by stakeholders and funders.
• Ensures the information and technology systems, policies and procedures meet the current and future needs.
• Implements organizational culture, values and policies including compassion, justice, inclusion and equity.
• Ensures HR compliance with all local, state and federal requirements, including requirements tied to government contracts.
• Leads staff recruitment process.
• Leads onboarding, offboarding, and training standards as needed.
• Oversees the annual review process and maintains personnel files.
• Leads exploratory reviews in the following areas: new office space, health benefits, retirement plans, and investment management company.

QUALIFICATIONSShared Beliefs

• Commitment to the organization’s mission, values, and aspirations, and be able to render these values into practices.
• Knowledge of cultural norms and nuances affecting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities
• Engage with diverse AAPI communities and faith-based groups
• Understanding of AAPI LGBTQIA+ issues and concerns
• Professional conduct and ability to abide by confidentiality and HIPAA rules
• Reflective, curious and a life-long learner
• Strong work ethic and high level of integrity

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance, or relevant work experience
• 7-10 years of increasing management responsibility in a nonprofit organization.
• Direct experience in nonprofit environment handling finance, accounting, audit, operations, grants management, human resource, and analysis (including gathering, evaluating, presenting, and reporting financial information to management and external stakeholders).

Skills

• Well-organized, self-directed, highly motivated, ability to work independently and in a team
• Entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives
• Ease at managing competing demands and determining top priorities independently.
• Outstanding organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills, with impeccable attention to detail and ability to work under pressure with a high degree of accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, QuickBooks.
• Ability to work flexible hours which include some evenings and weekends.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSAnnual salary range $95,000 – $125,000, DOE, full-time, 40-hour/week, exempt position. Benefits package includes vacation and sick leave, reimbursement for health, vision, and dental insurance, and a budget for technology. This position is hybrid, with in-person meetings in the DTLA office 1-3x per week. Position available immediately.Please email cover letter, resume, three references, and writing sample, in one PDF document, to Norbert Tan, Deputy Director, NTan [at] AAPIEquityAlliance [dot] org with “AAPI Equity Alliance – Director of Finance & Administration – [YOUR NAME]” in the subject line. In your cover letter, please address the following questions: What about our mission or values inspires you? What has been your most impactful work or life experience so far, and why? Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.AAPI Equity Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, age, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, HIV status, disability, or marital status. COVID-19 vaccination and recent booster required.Job Type: Full-timePay: $95,000.00 – $125,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Full COVID-19 vaccination and recent booster required.Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90021: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 7 years (Required)

Work Location: One location