Rise Recovery Looking for Director of Finance at San Antonio, TX Full Time

Job Title – Director of Finance
Job Description

Location(s): Administrative Office – Charlie Naylor Campus, Mays Family Center Building

Position Title Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Salary Grade: Full Time / Exempt; $75,000 – $80,000/annually commiserate with experience

Position Overview

The Director of Finance is responsible for administrative leadership and management of the accounting department. The Director of Finance will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership and Board of Directors in strategic decision making and financial operations as Rise Recovery continues to enhance its quality programming and build capacity. The Director of Finance will serve as a business partner to the CEO on the organization’s financial, budgeting, and administrative processes with an eye to continuously developing and improving systems.

All employees should demonstrate our Rise Recovery core values – Community, Outstanding Service, Relationship, and Empowerment – while providing enthusiastic, professional and courteous service to all who walk through our doors.

Essential Job Functions

• Execute the financial strategy of the organization and propose action plans to ensure that annual financial objectives are attained.
• Provide leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team to include supervision of the Bookkeeper. Supervision duties include but are not limited to: scheduling, timesheet approval, review of data entry procedures, ensuring accuracy in the accounting system, reviewing the reconciliation between accounting and donor management systems, ensuring accuracy in processing both physical and electronic funds received, ensuring support to HR in payroll processing, and any other supervisory duties as required.
• Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for Rise Recovery’s Board of Trustees and all donor segments; and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.

• Ensure full transparency over the financial performance of the organization to all stakeholders including the Board of Trustees.
• Oversee and lead budgeting, financial forecasting, and cash flow for administration, existing programs, and proposed new sites.
• In conjunction with the CEO, administer and review all financial plans and budgets, monitor progress and changes, and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary.

• Work closely and collaboratively with all external partners including third-party vendors and consultants as it pertains to the financial health of the organization.
• Implement a robust financial management/ reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
• Update and implement all necessary accounting practices.
• Coordinate and produce all tax documentation and filings as required by local, state and federal agencies.
• Assure legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations.
• Identify and address financial risks and opportunities for the organization.
• Work well with CEO, organizational leadership and Board of Trustees to develop the strategic plan as well as assist with high-level decisions about policy and procedures.

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (MBA preferred)
• Professional accounting designation (CA, CMA or CPA)
• 10+ years’ experience in senior financial managerial position

Knowledge and Experience

The Director of Finance will have at least 7-10 years of overall professional experience; ideally 6+ years of broad financial and operations management experience. The Director of Finance will have the competency to create and drive the analytic framework for planning and managing organizational change in a fast-growing organization. Experience should include legal, audit, compliance, budget, and resource development.

Skill Competencies

The Director of Finance will have the following experience and attributes:

• The ideal candidate has experience of final responsibility for the quality and content of financial data, reporting and audit coordination for either a division or significant program area
• Results-oriented, strategic thinker and planner with experience in senior management level positions
• Strong financial and accounting background, including an advanced understanding of nonprofit accounting and experience with budget management, public accounting, and cash flow
• Technology savvy with experience selecting vendors; knowledge of accounting and reporting software
• 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 and capable of working under pressure, plan personal workload effectively and delegate.
• Flexible and a self-starter; able to multi-task while also being highly detail-oriented
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Rise Recovery
• Ability to translate financial concepts to – and to effectively collaborate with — programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems
• Experience with corporate governance
• Aptitude to understand new issues quickly and make wise decisions
• Ability to inspire confidence and create trust
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and QuickBooks software
• Exceptional communication skills

Physical Requirements

Able to operate standard office technology, equipment and utilize office supplies

Working Conditions

Standard administrative office environment, periodic commute for meetings and support to the local service centers; regularly scheduled hours may vary however during periods of workload fluctuation

Rise Recovery is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sec, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)
• Nonprofit Accounting: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CA, CMA or CPA (Required)

Work Location: One location