Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center Hiring for Finance Director Job at Minneapolis, MN Full Time

FINANCE DIRECTOR
The Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center (MIWRC) is a non-profit social and mental health services organization committed to traditional ways of being and support of Native women and their families.

Founded in 1984, MIWRC provides a broad range of programs designed to educate and empower Native women and their families, and to inform and assist those who work providing services to the community.

MIWRC is located in the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis, which has the third largest urban
American Indian population in the United States.

Programs are developed to reflect the needs of our families, and are tailored to address issues that significantly affect their well-being, such as family services, affordable housing, chemical dependency, mental health care, cultural resilience and healing, and other family and community issues.

COMPENSATION: $80,000/annually, plus benefits

EQUITY STATEMENT: If you meet some, but not all of the criteria/requirements for this position, or are unsure, but you are interested in the position, please apply. We value and recognize experience that has been unpaid, from the grassroots, or is lived experience.

SUMMARY:

The Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center is seeking a dynamic, passionate, and community- orientated person to be our next Finance Director. The Finance Director is responsible for directing the financial and risk management operations of the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center. This includes leading all financial planning and analysis including accounting, forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management, in collaboration with the CEO/President and the MIWRC Leadership Team.

The Finance Director will also manage and/or oversee all administrative functions of the finance department including grant/funding reporting, creating organizational and program budgets, and creating and implementing organizational procedures and suggesting policy. This position should also have knowledge of payroll. An understanding of nonprofit finance, as well as progressive supervisory experience, is required.

• NOTE: In this position, you will be confronted with crisis situations affecting the Native American community. These may be people that are unhoused or live in extreme poverty, are dealing with sexual violence and/or domestic violence, may be sex trafficked, current sex workers, or in active addiction or receiving treatment. This may also include the staff you work with. MIWRC encourages anyone applying for this position to have a healthy self-care plan and a support system.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Experience: A Bachelor’s in finance, accounting, or comparable experience is required; management experience is preferred. Master of Business Administration or a Master’s in Finance is a plus; 5 or more years of senior financial leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. Candidates with experience in 501(c3) organizations will be considered first.
• Computer Skills: An individual should be able to work in a computerized environment and have adequate knowledge of word processing, email, internet, and spreadsheet software; in particular Office Suite, Quickbooks, and Excel. Familiarity with ADP is desired.
• Knowledge and experience in working with the American Indian community and community resources.
• Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to actively listen, including the ability to have respectful interactions with co-workers and clients/community.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and understanding of systems of violence and trauma, including inter-generational effects of historical trauma.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Solid relationship-building capabilities with a positive and compassionate attitude.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to effectively manage time / prioritize needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Openness to learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will be responsible to manage payroll according to the MIWRC payroll schedule
• Provide strategic recommendations to the MIWRC Executive Leadership Team and the Board of

Directors based on financial analysis and projections, cost identification and allocation, and revenue/expense analysis.

• Oversee long-term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with MIWRC’s strategic plan.
• Engage the Director of External Relations and Development and other MIWRC Leadership Staff to align financial management with short- and long-term financial planning and projections.
• Reconcile income from all sources on a monthly basis.
• Oversee MIWRC’s compliance with all rules related to the organizations’ 501(c3) status and reporting obligations.
• Oversee budgeting, and the implementation of budgets, monitoring progress and operational metrics.
• Ensure that finance staff maintains financial record systems in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and monitor the use of all funds.
• Oversee the preparation and approval of all financial reporting materials and metrics for funders.
• Direct annual audit and 990 processes, serving as the principal liaison to the external auditor
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements for review, (including explanations for variance analysis) and prepares cash flow analysis.
• Work in collaboration with HR to ensure proper accounting of benefits and staff allocations.
• Review all formal finance-related procedures, processes, and administration; recommend improvements, and manage the systems in place.
• Manage banking relationships.
• Responsible for the appropriate and timely implementation of all regulatory procedures impacting the organization’s financial reporting.
• Present financial reports to leadership, board members, and other stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Develop and manage staff in the finance department: o Accountants (2) o Accounts Payable Specialist
• Engage other members of the organization to facilitate cross-department collaboration that ensures that all financial solutions positively support MIWRC’s evolving strategy, operational delivery, and data collection needs.
• Support Our Culture of Philanthropy: Demonstrate an understanding of the essential role of our members and supporters, and consistently serve as an ambassador for MIWRC and our work.

Participate in or attend events and other activities as appropriate that are organized for our supporters and donors.

• Be cognizant of fundraising opportunities and share contacts and information that will help build and sustain MIWRC.
• Other duties as assigned.

REPORTING AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Finance Director reports to the Vice President of Operations and has supervisory responsibilities for the Finance Department, overseeing a staff of three (3) people:
• Accountants (2)
• Accounts Payable Specialist

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Regular; Full-Time; Salary; Exempt

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

MIWRC is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Description Updated: 12/1/2022

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Minneapolis, MN 55404: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Non-profit accounting: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location