L’Arche Boston North Looking for Finance Manager at Haverhill, MA, United States Full Time

Job Description

Role Description: Finance ManagerReports To: Executive Director/Community LeaderL’Arche Boston North provides homes, residential services, and places of belonging for adults who have intellectual disabilities in the context of an intentional, inter-denominational community. Our mission is to create homes where the gifts of people with and without developmental disabilities are revealed through mutually transforming relationships.Role Summary: The Finance Manager oversees all financial responsibilities of a small, non-profit organization with an annual operating budget of just under 4 million dollars. The Finance Manager will be a strategic thought-partner, and report to the Executive Director (ED). The finance manager is a member of the organizations Executive Leadership Team. The successful candidate will be a hands-on and participative manager and will support the following areas: finance, program planning, budgeting, and administration.What you’ll doThe Finance Manager will play a critical role in partnering with the leadership team in strategic decision making and operations as L’Arche Boston North continues to enhance its quality programming and build capacity.Essential Job Responsibilities
Financial Oversight, Management and Reporting

• Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
• Prepare monthly Profit and Loss statement and Balance Sheet, supporting documents and summary analysis for Finance committee and Board of Directors.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary.
• Maintain internal controls to ensure continued compliance with UFR and Audit processes.
• Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the ED.
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with applicable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
• Provide Executive Director with financial information regarding payroll/AR/AP/Financial statements, or other financial related items.
• Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the board of directors.
• Maintain internal controls to ensure continued compliance with UFR and Audit processes.
• Manage daily financial operations, including all accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Reconcile monthly expenses and accounts.
• Prepare annual financial agreements for individuals
• Prepare and complete individual tax returns
• Complete all necessary financial and entitlement reporting for individuals
• Manage individual rep- payee accounts ensuring proper reconciliation, recording, and invoicing
• Strategic Leadership
• Administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and provide quarterly financial updates to the Leadership Team.
• Actively engage in strategic visioning of the organization
• Stewardship
• Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/ reporting system; ensure that the DDS contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with applicable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
• Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the organization’s overall policy and procedure manual.
• Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the board of directors.
• Oversee all financial reporting with local, state and federal entities
• Support fundraising and development efforts.
• Operations
• Oversee administrative functions as well as facilities to ensure efficient and consistent operations as the organization scales.
• Oversee payroll and personnel related functions in conjunction with the Human Resource Generalist.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Director of Residential Services to reconcile “house related” needs. These needs are primarily financial in nature, such as the reconciliation of the Core members’ bank accounts, issues regarding payment of vendors, etc.
• Oversees supplies and equipment
• Organization ambassador
• Work closely and transparently with all external partners including third-party vendors and consultants.
• Work closely with families, guardians, and stakeholders regarding financial needs of members.
• Support organization fundraising, outreach, and development efforts.
• Cultivate relationships with vendors and community partners.

Other Duties: Please note this role description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Qualifications:

• Ability to create reports and systems
• Technology savvy- Extensive knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Payroll, Time and Attendance and HRIS platforms
• Experience with Paycom- A Plus!

• The ideal candidate has experience of final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting and audit coordination for either a division or significant program area.
• Ability to translate financial concepts to – and to effectively collaborate with — programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds
• A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of L’Arche Boston North, Inc.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting, finance or related field; 4-10 years’ experience in accounting, finance or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in state and federal contract administration and managing RFPs.
• Experience with strategic planning, financial planning, and budgeting
• Non-profit accounting experience preferred

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to pass CORI and national fingerprint background checks
• Valid driver’s license
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Must be able to complete Fire Safety Training within 60 days of employment and Annual Human Rights/ DPPC training

What Else You Should KnowWe are an equal opportunity employer, and we make a particular effort to recruit people of color to apply for open positions.The position is full time salaried (average 36-40hrs/week) with onsite requirements, and the potential to transition to a hybrid work schedule after successful completion of an introductory period.Salary range of $80,000-$85,000 depending upon experience.$1,000 Hiring Bonus- paid after successful completion of 60 days.We also offer excellent benefits such as 100% Health Insurance Premium Coverage, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Dental and Vision and a 403B retirement plan.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, climb stairs without assistance, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and move without restriction. The employee is often required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.These duties and responsibilities can be reviewed and amended by the Executive Director subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. If and when changes are made, you will be informed in writing and changes will be attached to your job description.Job Type: Full-timePay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow all EOHHS, CDC and DDS COVID-related guidance and protocols.Ability to commute/relocate:

• Haverhill, MA 01832: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 4 years (Required)
• QuickBooks: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location