Application Deadline: Friday, Jan 24, 2020

Description

Director of Finance oversees the financial and payroll operations and assists with WHRO‘s financial strategy and planning.  The Director of Finance has in-depth knowledge of non-profit accounting (which includes outsourced AP, AR and accounting support), financial and payroll systems, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, investment management, risk management, retirement plans (403(b)), contracting, and audit functions.

• BS/BA or higher in Accounting or Finance required. MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of experience at a senior management level in accounting, budgeting and financial management preferably in a non-profit organization.
• Extensive non-profit accounting experience.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Accounting software experience with MAS 500 a plus.
• Prior auditing experience is helpful.
• Must demonstrate strong management abilities, organizational skills and oral/written communication.
• Must be positive, hardworking and goal oriented.
• Must be a consumer of WHRO Public Media content.

Accounting, Payroll and Financial Operations:

• Responsible for/supervises the business office staff.
• Works with NETA Business Services Staff.
• Provides monthly organizational financial reports as well as strategic analysis, trending projections and departmental financial reports and provides coaching on reading and interpreting financial reports to department managers.
• Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Protects assets by establishing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls.
• Leads and oversees the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer. Guides expense activity based on the budget, identifying cost savings and efficiencies.
• Responsible for the financial management of grant funding.
• Manages company cash flow, maximizing returns and limiting risk through prudent investment of cash balances.
• Keeps up to date on information and technology affecting financial operations to enable innovation and ensure compliance.

        Organizational Management:

• Member of the Strategic Management Team.
• Responsible for financial components of risk management, payroll and employee benefits.
• Updates general insurance coverage and maintains adequate liability coverages.
• Responsible for the annual review and negotiation for Health Insurance coverage of employees.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local legal requirements, researching existing and new legislation, consulting with outside advisors and filing financial reports. Advises management of actions and potential risks.
• Responsible for record retention, including records related to investments, insurance, property, plant and equipment and asset depreciation, grants, contracts, etc.
• Maintain Banking, Investment and Retirement plan relationships.

         Board of Directors interface:

• Attend Board of Directors meetings.
• Prepare financial statements and action items for presentation to the Board of Directors by the Finance and Audit Committees.
• Leads and coordinates the annual audit process, functions as the interface with external auditors and the Audit Committee representing the Board of Directors.
• Leads and interfaces with the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors for financial reporting to the Board of Directors and fiduciary responsibilities including Retirement Plan oversight, Investment policies and periodic review of investment and retirement plan performance.

Physical Conditions

The noise level in the office work environment is usually light to moderate as the Director of Finance mostly works in an indoors environment which may include occasional work near office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the Director of Finance regularly is required to use hands and fingers, handle, or feel computer hardware, or handle office equipment; walk or stand for short periods of time, talk, see and hear. The Director of Finance must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally may move up to 20 pounds.

Other Physical Requirements
Vision – Must be able to see near while on the job.Dexterity – Must be able to use hands and fingers to accomplish work related tasks such as typing, writing documents, using a calculator and keyboard.
Sense of Sound – Must be able to hear office equipment warning signals, electronics and copier/printer machinery.

Mental Conditions

Advanced Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fraction, and percent’s, decimals, statistics, and counting. The Director of Finance must be able to analyze complex financial audits, spreadsheets, comprehend and create financial forecasts and financial reporting.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply business and data related concepts, execute detailed objectives by following written or oral instructions. Ability to adapt to problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to gather data, read reports, create advanced spreadsheets, compile complex information, and handle data entry.

Ability to create, compose, and edit written and digital materials.

Other Skills and Abilities:

The Director of Finance must be able to work well under pressure and communicate effectively when dealing with employees, managers, board of directors, equipment problems, or complex situations.

At WHRO, we believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation. WHRO is committed to equal employment  opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. We support an inclusive practice where employees excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, personal development, and job performance.

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