KMA Human Resources Consulting Looking for Director of Finance at South Portland, ME Full Time

Director of Finance

Girls Scouts of Maine

South Portland, Maine

We are working with our client, Girl Scouts of Maine, a highly established non-profit organization, in seeking a full time Director of Finance to join their team working in the South Portland, Maine office!

The Director of Finance serves as a member of the senior leadership team and is responsible for managing the financial operations of the Council, ensuring the organization’s financial health and sustainability. This role will oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and compliance requirements as well as information systems and technology.

This highly collaborative role will work closely with the CEO and Board of Directors to develop and implement financial strategies that support the organization’s mission and goals.

Join the excitement at Girl Scouts of Maine by being part of a dynamic team empowering girls and making a lasting impact.

Requirements of the Director of Finance:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
• 6 years of experience in non-profit financial management and reporting or auditing or equivalent experience in the for-profit sector with exposure to non-profit accounting principles and practices.
• Experience in a senior financial management role, partnering with executive staff, resulting in the development and implementation of prudent financial management strategies.
• Significant experience with applications of non-profit accounting, including sophisticated fund/grant accounting and/or job costing, cost allocation methodologies, legal and regulatory compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing financial strategies, forecasting, managing budgets, and overseeing financial reporting and compliance.
• Extensive working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint), Salesforce, and accounting software such as Abila.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Commitment to maintaining a high standard of knowledge on accounting theory & accepted practices, independent audit standards requirements, and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience building and leading high-performing teams.
• Passion for the mission and work of the organization.

Benefits of the Job:

• Flexible schedule with a 4 day work week!
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Salary $85,000 annually commensurate with experience

Responsibilities of the Director of Finance:

Financial Management/Budget and Forecasting

• Coordinate with the CEO to develop and implement financial strategies, policies and procedures that support the organization’s mission, values and strategic goals.
• Manage and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Develop and oversee the annual budgeting process, working closely with the senior leadership team and other stakeholders to develop realistic and achievable budgets.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and provide regular updates and analysis to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Develop and utilize financial forecasting models and activity-based financial analysis that provide insight into the organization’s operations and support long-term financial planning and decision-making.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and other financial systems.
• Prepare and present financial reports to the CEO and Board of Directors, providing analysis and recommendations as needed.
• Manage relationships with external partners, including banks, auditors, and other financial service providers to ensure compliance with all reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with other senior leaders to develop and implement strategies that support the organization’s mission and goals.
• Lead the Finance & Audit Committee, collaborating with other committee members to provide strategic financial guidance and support to the organization.
• Ensure compliance with all financial reporting and compliance requirements including tax filings, year-end audit, and other IRS reporting requirements
• Oversee the finance department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and function; supervise finance and information systems and technology staff.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Information Systems and Technology

• Oversee IT infrastructure to ensure the availability, integrity, and security of all technology (hardware and software), including cyber-security protection, needed to support council functions..
• Oversee common Council-wide software (e.g. Office 365, Salesforce, etc.)
• Plan for and implement computer hardware replacements.

The Girl Scouts of Maine is a mission driven organization dedicated to building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place! We foster a healthy work life balance within a friendly and supportive environment.

The Girl Scouts of Maine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.