See Forever Foundation Looking for Director Of Finance At See Forever Foundation at Washington, DC, United States Full Time

Job Description

The Organization
Since it began operating in 1997, the See Forever Foundation’s mission has been to create learning communities in lower-income urban areas where all students, particularly those who have not succeeded in traditional schools, can succeed academically and socially. The Foundation operates the Maya Angelou Public Charter Schools in DC, as well as the Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings’ secure facility for committed youth in Laurel, MD. Our students develop the academic, social, and employment skills they need to build rewarding lives and promote positive change.
If you are interested in learning more about See Forever, please visit our website at www.seeforever.org.
The Touchstone
At the Maya Angelou Schools, the key to our success is rooted in building trusting, respectful and nurturing relationships with each other. We strive to create safe spaces for all to be able to reach their limitless potential. We are at our best when we work together to ensure the unique needs of our community are met. We empower each other to grow successfully so we can see forever! This is how we live the Maya Way, even when no one is watching.
Position Overview
See Forever & Maya Angelou Schools wants to place you in the Director of Finance role – a management-level position responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department. General duties include overall budgeting, general ledger, AP/AR, audit support, reporting, and overall fiscal management functions for the organization. As the Director of Finance, you would be responsible for managing a portfolio of federal grants and contracts, foundation and corporate grants, and private donations. The Director of Finance also directs financial strategic planning for the organization, by managing and refining the accounting and financial operations. The Director of Finance must be able to travel 5% of the time while occupying the role.
Responsibilities
General Duties

• Manage a portfolio of federal grants and contracts, foundation and corporate grants, private donations, and endowments
• Creation, management, and distribution of grants, Honoria checks, consultant payments, and reimbursements
• Direct the Financial strategic planning for the organization and management and refining the accounting and financial operations
• Reporting that includes general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and taxes
• Work with the Board of Directors regarding the overall investment strategy and provide staff support to the finance committee
• Working with outside consultants and the HR staff toward the successful biweekly execution of payroll and related taxes, updates, etc.
• Maintain strong, positive external relationships to ensure successful execution of projects, payroll, and ongoing deliverables are met
• Administer 401(k) plan and provide appropriate reports, updates, etc.
• Work with Department Leadership & Program managers to maintain and report on budgets

Finance and Accounting

• Ensure accounts, ledgers, and reports comply with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare, review, and approve financial statements, reporting packages, and month-end entries for accuracy and timely distribution to management
• Monitor and evaluate financial performance monthly to keep all staff apprised of financial status
• Serve as the primary point of contact with outside auditors to coordinate audit activity and 990
• Serve as Finance lead on tax compliance and reporting
• Manage and optimize grants and indirect costs from federal and corporate sources
• Recommend and implement improvements for accounting processes to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Extensive financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to staff, senior leadership, and Board Of Trustees
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on finance and accounting best practices to support effective program implementation

Financial Reporting

• Lead the annual budget process and lead monthly department budget review meetings
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including but not limited to Statement of Activities, Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Cash Flow, and related footnote disclosures for the annual audit report
• Plan, prepare, implement, report, and update the annual budget process
• Analyze budget variance, including regular reviews with senior management
• Prepare financial forecast
• Prepare and analyze the management and general rate, indirect cost rates, and other related overhead rates to ensure maximization of reimbursement
• Perform ad hoc projects and analysis to support the senior and executive management
• Monitor operating account balances and recommend necessary cash transfers
• Review and approve monthly investment reports
• Monitor credit card and other gift card usages and payments and the related systems (Concur, Blucard, etc.

Internal Controls

• Develop, communicate, and update Finance and Accounting policies and procedures.
• Review and update Finance SOPs to clarify roles and responsibilities. Coordinate with Finance management to assign system rights and responsibilities to ensure balance separation of duties with appropriate access
• Enforce established internal controls and recommend changes as necessary
• Establish the controls for assets to include, but not limited to, maintenance of the fixed assets ledger and a process for periodic inventory
• Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipts, payments, fixed assets, and recording transactions

Leadership

• Motivate and implement training programs for team members to develop skills and increase knowledge base; clarify roles and responsibilities while building a supportive team environment
• Strengthen internal communications with staff; promote process efficiency and accuracy across functions
• Develop and maintain good rapport with the various Agency departments and work with contacts to understand variances and trends as well as provide more added-value commentary surrounding key business drivers
• Ability to thrive in a diverse environment and commitment to See Forever Foundation’s and Maya Angelou Schools’ mission

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA, MBA, or CMA is preferred
• Must have at least 5 years of supervisory experience and fifteen years of progressive experience in finance or accounting
• In-depth knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, and generally accepted accounting principles and practices and risk management, federal regulations and compliance for grants and contracts
• Knowledge and experience working with federal grants and cooperative agreements, the Uniform Guidance, and Federal indirect cost rates
• Familiarity with non-profit accounting practices, specifically related to FASB116 and 117, and ASU 2016-14, Presentation of Financial Statements of Not for Profit Entities
• Knowledge of DC Charter School landscape and working with multiple organization structures are preferred
• Solid experience in coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, fixed assets, accounting for investments, and separate entity accounting
• Proven experience in the implementation of operational best practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to interact with all levels of staff and to explain accounting terms to non-accountants, experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management and Board
• Experience in grants management and reporting on government, corporate, and foundation grants to funders and required external reporting
• Technology-savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software and systems implementations; advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software
• Outstanding analytic, organization and problem-solving skills for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage federal grants and cooperative agreements, including overseeing post-award requirements such as subrecipient monitoring, managing procurement activities, and preparing for Single Audits under the Subpart F of the Uniform Guidance

Salary and Benefits
Our salaries are comparable to those of other public schools in the District of Columbia area. In addition, See Forever offers a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, HSA/FSA accounts, commuter benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, and the opportunity to positively impact students with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.
See Forever is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff.
To Apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter here:
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