NDI New Mexico Looking for Senior Director of Finance at Santa Fe, NM Full Time

Belief in Children

We believe that every child has the capacity to: learn, work hard, never give up, and ultimately experience success. Our commitment is to offer all children an opportunity to experience success through our programs; learning skills that will carry over into all aspects of their lives.

Social Responsibility

We serve and respect a diverse world of children and reach out to schools and communities that have the greatest need. We add advanced classes to meet the advanced learning demands of our outreach kids who desire more teaching.

Excellence

We strive to deliver the highest quality teaching techniques and philosophy as we inspire children to strive for their own personal excellence. Our commitment to excellence extends into all areas of our organization and to the way we respect one another.

Sustainability

We will be responsible to the needs of our kids and communities. Our monetary and human resources will dictate our growth.

Financial Integrity

We are responsible fiscal agents. We do not spend more than we have.

OUR MISSION

NDI New Mexico is founded with the knowledge that the arts have a unique power to engage and motivate children. The purpose of our distinctive programs is to help children develop discipline, a standard of excellence, and a belief in themselves that will carry over into all aspects of their lives.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Sr. Director of Finance (SDOF, Director) is responsible for the financial administration of NDI, including oversight of all finance, accounting, and reporting activities. This role leads the finance department and works collaboratively with the executive leadership team to provide education, training, and best practices to support program operations.

The Sr. Director of Finance will prepare, analyze, and interpret periodic financial reports for management information, decision making and facilitate annual audits of the organization’s financials and lead the budget preparation and synchronizing activities.

The Sr. Director is a member of NDI’s executive leadership team and reports to the Executive Director, while leading a department of three.

Specific Responsibilities Include

Finance and Accounting Operations

• Lead the financial administration for NDI including, financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and reports.
• Direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, cost reduction and investment activities of the organization, as well as Strategic and Operational Plan Projects as assigned.
• Monitor financial activities and details such as reserve levels and bank balances.
• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting in conjunction with Senior Leadership Team and external partners, including the audit firm.
• Assess financial position and provide forecasting and modeling to support NDI’s strategic goals.
• Oversee requests for disbursements and authorizes disbursements in accordance with policies and procedures, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.
• Record and adjust investments according to approved allocations as directed by Investment Committee; evaluates needs for procurement of funds and investments and make appropriate recommendations.
• Manage payroll processing and issuance, recordkeeping.
• Lead staff training and development in budgeting and financial management.
• Maintains current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.

Strategic Leadership

• Manages Financial and Administrative Functions and delivers Long Range vision and plans.
• Partner with Executive Director to drive both operations and strategic initiatives forward within staffing and budgetary resources.
• Collaborates as a cross-departmental leader to ensure alignment in the execution of the organization’s strategy.
• Provides strategic recommendations to the Executive Director and Executive Leadership Team to improve the financial and organizational management of the organization.
• Develop an annual operating plan that encompasses all areas of responsibility and is aligned with the organization’s strategic direction and long-range plan.
• Implement policies, procedures, and protocols as set by the Board of Directors related to finance, investment, and compliance.
• Serve as member and partner to the Board and its Committee, and attend, present and speak to the financial health of NDI.

Team Leadership and Staff Management

• Directly supervise the accounting team, including all training, professional development, and weekly check-in meetings with direct report to provide feedback and determine key priorities.
• Provide leadership to the team in demonstrating a high commitment to exceptional customer service and communication in supporting staff.
• Serve as liaison to the board finance committee, coordinating and preparing agendas and materials for meetings and facilitating the conversation with both the finance committee and the full board.
• Leverage the strengths of the finance staff by clarifying their roles and responsibilities while creating and promoting a positive and supportive work environment.
• Partner with the leadership team to help advance the mission and values of the organization.
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization.

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field. MBA strongly preferred; 10+ years progressive experience within a nonprofit.
• Hands-on expertise in administration of contracts, grants, and awards and funder compliance, reporting and risks.
• Ability to lead audit activities, reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger and facilities.
• Advanced technical and software skills; remain abreast of financial and audit best-practices, state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations.
• Collaborative and coaching leadership style; exceptional communication skills, verbal and written.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to meet competing deadlines.
• Commitment to the work of NDI New Mexico.

TO APPLY National Dance Institute of New Mexico has retained CliftonLarsonAllen to spearhead our search efforts.

To apply please send notes of interest and resume to:

• Octavia M. Gilmore, National Search Leader | [email protected]
• Jordan Afolabi, Recruiter | [email protected]

NDI of New Mexico is an equal opportunity employer.