Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro LA Looking for Sr. Director, Finance And Administration at Los Angeles, CA, United States Full Time

Job Description

General:

Job Title: Sr. Director, Finance and Administration.

Job Type: Full Time Exempt Plus Benefits.

Salary: $120,000 salary range (Depending on experience).

Location: 5029 Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90037 & Remotely.

Application Information: Qualified applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter describing:
1.) Qualifications and Experience.
2.) Grant Management experience (preferred).
3.) Alignment to the Mission and Vision.

Overview:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles is seeking an experienced, mission-driven applicant for the role of Senior Director of Finance and Administration. The position is an integral part of the organization’s overall strategic endeavors and will report to the President and Chief Executive Officer, to expand BGCMLA’s mission and support for families. Own finance, major admin including supporting HR, Facilities and Legal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)

Organizational Effectiveness:

• Reports directly to the President and CEO, assist in representing BGCMLA with major partners and vendors and builds a support team to enable the organization’s future growth.
• Leads Accounting and Information Technology departments to manage the systems needed for organizational health and stability as we expand.
• Serve as an integral member of the leadership team, and manage financial consultants (outside contractors) and related support staff.
• Capture data and create useful reports to assess progress towards financial and strategic goals.
• Design and lead staff meetings and assist in leading administrative team meetings.
• Effectively collaborate with management team and staff across departments and local Club sites.
• Follows policy direction set by President and CEO.

Finance:

• Oversee all day-to-day and annual administrative and financial functions.
• Monitor finances, make projections, analyze trends, develop tools to strengthen cost structure, and provide recommendations to promote financial health.
• Ensure smooth financial operations, including ensuring that all contracts, invoices, and records are in order.
• Manage all accounting functions including accounting systems and technology.
• Collaborate with the leadership team in the development of grant applications and budget requests.
• Ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reporting with monitoring of budget proposals and projections.
• Act as Chief Problem Solver to handle ad hoc issues that arise, and develop and implement solutions.
• Support Board functions through committee and board meeting structure by providing financial reports and requested activities.

Administration:

• Manage payroll and benefits, including adding new staff, managing the relationship with our healthcare brokers, troubleshooting any changes or questions from staff, and working with brokers and outside contractors to ensure accuracy and a seamless experience for staff.
• Manage relationships with brokers and consultants, including healthcare, information technology, payroll, insurance, 401k to identify and respond to issues to ensure accuracy and a seamless experience for staff.
• Assist in the management and oversight of HR functions.
• Oversee legal and contract management functions.
• Lead the purchase and rental of all major equipment for the organization.
• Oversees physical space needs for the organization, including leases, moves, insurance, etc.
• Develops and creates strategies and policies aligned with organizational goals.
• Evaluates direct reports on an annual basis.
• Manage systems analysis, integration planning, and execution for any Mergers and/or Acquisitions.

Education/Experience:

• 5-7 years of related experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated success in creating resilient systems in a complex environment is required, and expertise in financial management and budget development and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to create strong operational systems, fluency with numbers, and a desire to develop robust budgets and financial projections.

Special Skills:

• Leadership skills.
• Analytic ability.
• Communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Collaboration ability.
• Knowledge of non-profit business management.
• Ability to manage complex and varying priorities and timelines.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Fast-paced and detail-oriented, bringing a passion for making things work well and an ability to handle a large volume of work impeccably, including strategically prioritizing the most important projects while keeping all the others on track.
• Work in an office environment with a flexible hybrid schedule allowing for remote work.
• A strong critical thinker and problem solver, with excellent judgment and a strong ability to communicate in writing and in person. People describe you as organized, collaborative, a team player, responsive, and a problem solver.
• Local travel may be required.

BGCMLA is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro LA :

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles was founded in December 2015 as a scalable and sustainable solution to reversing the opportunity crises facing some of the most vulnerable children in the neediest neighborhoods of Los Angeles. BGCMLA is designed to increase programmatic offerings and serve a greater number of youth in the areas of Los Angeles most in need of its services. The mission of BGCMLA is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.Our mission is fulfilled by offering nationally recognized, research-based programs and activities in three core areas: Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles. We believe in empowering youth to explore a future with endless possibilities by offering creative programming, such as new approaches to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) created in collaboration with our community partners. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles is safe, stable place that ensures physical and emotional safety while discouraging crime in our local communities. Click here for more information regarding Club safety. The individual Clubs which presently make up BGCMLA have a deep history of impact in the neediest areas of Los Angeles County. This new collaboration of Clubs and community partners currently includes the following Boys & Girls Clubs: Challengers, since 1968; Watts/Willowbrook, since 1968; Bell Gardens, since 1960; Jordan Downs and Nickerson Gardens were opened in collaboration with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles. At BGCMLA, we are wholly committed to maximizing our Clubs’ potential to serve more kids, more often, and to build strong, sustainable organizations.