Confidential Hiring for Vice President of Finance Job at Santa Rosa, CA Full Time

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Management

· Responsible for ensuring that the accounting, treasury, statutory and management reporting systems and policies provide high quality, timely data and analysis for strategic decision support. Has oversight responsibility for required financial systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls.

· Maintains full ownership of Organization’s cash management. Perform cash flow monitoring, forecasting, and planning.

· Provides ad-hoc and standard analysis, trend reporting, and sensitivity analysis to inform financial management decisions.

· Manages Accounting and other department budgets in close coordination with the CEO. Works with the CEO to develop and monitor the annual budget and all sub-budgets for the Organization.

· Manages grant expenses and ensures appropriate allocation accordingly.

Accounting Operations

· Responsible for ensuring the integrity of the general ledger and related data, which is the basis for internal and external financial reporting.

· Oversees bank reconciliations and prepares as required.

· Directs the organization’s accounting team, including establishment and maintenance of the organization’s accounting principles, practices, procedures, and initiatives. Identifies opportunities for process improvements to ensure continued high functioning of the department.

· Develops and maintains a staffing structure and high functioning team to effectively meet the accounting and financial reporting needs of the organization and provide high quality, timely service.

Financial Reporting

· Designs and implements timely accounting and financial reporting including profit & loss statements, balance sheet, and other reports essential to supporting the Organization and for monitoring the performance of the Organization’s programs and services.

· Provides all financial reporting necessary to board, funders, and associated committees.

Compliance

· Ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), internal controls, established policies and procedures, and ensure integrity, suitability, accuracy and timeliness of internal information.

· Plans and manages month end closing processes, financial statements preparation, external audit(s), annual tax filings and other statutory/regulatory reporting requirements.

· Also ensures compliance with donor requirements.

Other

· Represents the organization to financial partners including auditors, vendors, funders, partners, public officials, and network organizations.

· Provides key staff support to Investment Committee and Financial Committee (coordination, agenda development, etc.)

· Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:

· Four-year degree in related field from an accredited college or university, Masters preferred.

· A minimum of 5 years management experience in a Business Department.

· Thorough knowledge of GAAP, budgeting and accounting practices, processes and procedures of non-profit organizations.

· Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and analytical skills utilizing advanced Excel techniques.

· Experience with Federal and State grants preferred.

· Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

· Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.

· Experience working with local government, boards of directors and major donors.

· Computer skills: Microsoft Office & Quickbooks required. Donor Perfect preferred.

· Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities.

· Must provide own vehicle, have a valid state driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

· Experience in a similar non-profit is preferred.

· Person will be of flawless integrity & will fully embody our organizational Core Values.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location