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To be considered, we require a resume and thoughtful cover letter that displays your qualifications, enthusiasm, and communication style.
WHO WE ARE
Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA) integrates art, nature, and neighborhood to build and sustain a dynamic Delridge. Founded in 1996, the agency owns 144 units of affordable housing, partners with more than 190 organizations annually, and has a $2M budget. DNDA collaborates with local creatives and organizers to develop projects that engage young and diverse communities. Many of these programs are held at DNDA’s historic Youngstown Cultural Arts Center.
DNDA strives to amplify all the voices within our neighborhood and region, emphasizing social, racial, and environmental justice. Our eclectic and dynamic team works hard to ensure that neighbors have access to services that help families meet their everyday needs, and the resources a thriving community requires.
About This Position
The Finance Manager will be vital to DNDA’s organizational efficiency as we continue to provide quality programming, expand community development, and build capacity. This position reports directly to the Executive Director and is a member of the leadership team.
The ideal candidate approaches finance and operations through an equity lens, paying careful attention to how systems and policies impact staff and stakeholders across identities. Full-time schedule offers some flexibility, consistent with the demands and needs of the development team, properties team, and special events.
Work will prioritize safety and comfort, with increasing in-person work as the COVID-19 pandemic permits.
Primary Responsibilities
Finance – 75%
- Lead organization-wide fiscal management, working with leadership to build an environment of collective financial/operational responsibility and accountability.
- Oversee financial, program, and grant accounting/reporting, ensuring resources are allocated in full compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles and standards.
- Lead the annual budgeting process by developing financial measurement tools, reporting, timelines, and including organizational leadership in decision making.
- Work with third-party auditors on annual audit, ensuring the ability to furnish transaction backups on request.
- Manage preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financials and presentation in a timely manner to the executive leadership, board of directors, and finance committee.
- Work with third-party property management company to complete intercompany financial transactions and accounting.
- Hire and oversee bookkeeping support staff as needed to meet organizational needs
Operations – 25%
- Lead and manage routine functions of human resources, including support of hiring, and administering payroll, benefits, leave, and performance evaluations.
- Ensure the timely submission of statutory filings, and that policies and practices are in compliance with local and federal laws, government agencies and funders, and reviewed and updated annually.
- Lead annual insurance renewal process, federal and state reporting, and organizational legal compliance. Oversee organizational risk management.
Minimum Qualifications and Candidate Attributes
To be considered, we require a resume and thoughtful personalized cover letter that displays your qualifications, enthusiasm, and communication style.
- Degree in finance or accounting and/or 5-7 years of related experience
- Advanced skills in Excel and proficiency in QuickBooks
- Understanding of bookkeeping and audit backup requirements
- Financial audit or review preparation experience
- Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule when necessary, consistent with the demands and needs of the development team, property management team, and special events
- Thrive in both self-directed and collaborative environments; ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Support artistic, environmental, affordable housing, and social justice efforts
Desired Qualifications
- Grant management and/or reporting experience, understanding of nonprofit accounting
- Payroll and benefits experience
- Property Management experience
Salary and Benefits
- Full-time, $70k – $80k
- Flexible PTO
- Medical/Vision/Dental
- ORCA card
- 401(k)
DNDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and women are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to having a staff and board representing diverse identities and backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve. We celebrate a workplace where all employees are equally included, valued, and supported.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Work will start as a mix of remote and in-office, prioritizing safety and comfort, with increasing in-person work as the COVID-19 pandemic permits.
Application Question(s):
- Have you included a cover letter with your application? To be considered, we require a thoughtful personalized cover letter that displays your qualifications, enthusiasm, and communication style.
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting or Finance: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
- Temporarily due to COVID-19
Work Location: One location