Finance Director, Nonprofit

Finance Director, Nonprofit

Summary:
Our client, the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County (SAWC), is an established nonprofit organization in Ann Arbor, with an exceptional opportunity for a Finance Leader to become an integral member of their leadership team. This position will report to the Executive Director and be responsible for managing the financial affairs of the organization according to generally accepted accounting procedures.

About SAWC:
Eight million Americans are one paycheck away from becoming homeless. In Washtenaw County, an estimated 3,000 people experience homelessness each year. SAWC was established in 1982, and is the primary provider of services and emergency shelter for Washtenaw County individuals. SAWC is housed at the Robert J. Delonis Center in downtown Ann Arbor. They works with a diverse range of people struggling with homelessness, including first-time homelessness, veterans, domestic violence survivors, and people battling substance abuse and/or mental health issues. Services are offered through core programs: Residential Emergency Shelter, Non-Residential, Shelter Diversion, Critical-Time Intervention, and Warming Shelter. The SAWC serves almost 1200 people annually.

SAWC's Mission: Ending homelessness, one person at a time.

The Shelter Association of Washtenaw County is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Responsibilities include:
-Provide financial reports and information for both daily and long-range decision making to the Executive Director, Director of Operations, Finance Committee of the Board of Directors, and various funding sources
-Perform daily accounting tasks including journal entries and maintenance, monitoring and forecasting cash balances, deposits, A/P, A/R
-Calculate time sheets and prepare bi-weekly Payroll
-Provide primary Human Resources support for all staff with regard to pay and benefits management, investigations, employee relations and regulatory compliance
-Provide fund development support including grant billing and financial reporting as well as providing data for use in projecting financial position, fund raising needs and support for grant writing
-Collaborates to develop, maintain structures, practices, and procedures for administrative policies
-Serve as primary contact for insurance carriers

-Working with the Executive Director to develop administrative policies.  Assist in providing needed support and supplies for the proper operation of the shelters.

-Provides primary Human Resources support for all staff with regard to pay and benefits.
-Manage the accounting system/books and train staff in use and compliance
-Collaborate to develop and monitor the organization's annual budget
-Work to assure budget compliance, preparing cash flow statements and financial analysis and forecasts; addresses shortfalls and expenses overages and unanticipated needs
-Ensure the organization is in compliance with current not-for-profit accounting standards
-Prepare all applicable tax and information returns to be filed with the state and federal governments
-Plan and oversee the annual audit and see to the preparation of all materials to support completion of the audit in a timely manner; addresses any management comments resulting from the audit
-Keep financial software up-to-date and running

Qualifications Include:
-College Degree in Finance or Accounting
-CPA certification is a plus
-5-10 years progressively responsible experience in small business accounting required; prior nonprofit accounting experience highly preferred
-Demonstrated ability to work independently while also collaborating and providing support to a variety of stakeholders
-Experience in financial statement preparation, accounts payable/receivable, payroll and tax return preparation/review
-Ability to analyze financial data in order to make recommendations and projections
-Expertise in accounting systems including advanced expertise in Excel; MIP software experience highly preferred
-Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with groups and individuals in order to achieve organizational goals and objectives

Benefits Information: SAWC offers a strong benefits package that includes: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) retirement matching; flexible spending account, generous paid time off, disability insurance and a flexible schedule.

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