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Interise is a a national not-for-profit based in Boston that builds diverse and inclusive local economies through small business-led economic development, supporting the growth of small businesses owned by entrepreneurs of color and small businesses located in low-wealth communities.
PositionSummary:
Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Finance & Administration manages all financial, and technology systems, strategies and programs. Manages related staff in the operational and day to day practices needed to support organizational growth and sustainability.
Position Responsibilities:
Act as the lead financial officer on the senior executive leadership team
Assess and evaluate the financial performance of the organizationwith regard to long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts
Provide insight and recommendations to bothshort-term and long-term growth plans
Create and establishmonthly, quarterly and annual financial objectives that align with theorganization’s plan for growth and expansion
Communicate, engage and interactwith the Board of Directors and its Finance Committee
Identify, acquire andimplement systems and software to provide critical financial and operationalinformation
Evaluate departments/programs and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency
Maintain outstanding relationships and strategic alliances withall vendors including; banks, financial partners, institutions, investors,public auditors and officials
Develop and maintain monthly and annualorganization operating budget
Oversee all month-end close processes includinggeneral ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation
Prepareand present monthly financial reports including monthly profit and lossstatement and profit center analyses.
Provide recommendations as needed toFinance Committee and senior leadership team
Identify, develop and executeanalysis of development initiatives, program launches and/or new serviceofferings
Supervise accounting staff to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases and financial software. Supervise Human Resources Business Partner to ensure proper office administrative operations
Review and ensureapplication of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures
Ensuretimeliness and accuracy of financial reporting to donors, federal, foundation,and corporate funders
Prepare and file in a timely manner all local, state andfederal tax returns in conjunction with auditors
Serve as the key point ofcontact for external auditors; manage preparation and support of all externalaudits
Manage cash flow planning process and weekly reporting, ensuring aminimum defensive interval ratio of at least four months.
Supervise the accounts payable and receivable functions. Provide guidance on the collection process and ensure all invoices are paid according to terms
Manage the processing of bi-weekly payroll with our Professional Employer Organization (PEO)
Occasional travel required
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance. Master’sdegree preferred
CPA credential preferred
Seven to ten years experience as a Sr. Comptroller, Director of Finance and Administration, or CFO in a non-profitorganization
Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and motivate staff
Excellent analytical,reasoning and problem-solving skills
Utilize technology to present meaningfulfinancial data and analysis
Significant experience working with externalauditors, internalcontrols and compliance-related issues
Experience with identifying and contractingorganizational financial systems
Excellent oral and written communication skills with theability to interact with and present financial information to multiplestakeholders and audiences
Interise is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Ours is a multicultural environment and we thrive on diversity
***We are working remotely for the foreseeable future. For this position the successful candidate must be located in the Boston area.***
