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Nonprofit Director of Finance and Administration Jobs at Karen Andrews Group

Nonprofit Director of Finance and Administration Jobs at Karen Andrews Group

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Nonprofit Director of Finance and Administration

Our client, NEW, improves the impact and performance of fellow nonprofits by working alongside leaders to create high-quality strategic solutions that advance their missions in our communities.  Their Mission: NEW improves the impact and performance of fellow nonprofits by working alongside leaders to create high-quality strategic solutions that advance their missions in our communities.  Their Vision: Empowered leaders, flourishing nonprofits, and vibrant communities.  More information can be found at new.org.

The Director of Finance and Administration will play a critical role in partnering with NEW's leadership team to provide financial management and administration to the organization and our clients. They will also oversee NEW's third-party bookkeeping and fiscal sponsorship businesses, provide financial consulting to nonprofit clients, and develop and present finance-oriented workshops. The successful candidate will be a hands-on and participative manager who will lead and develop an internal finance team.

This is a tremendous opportunity for an experienced finance professional interested in behind-the-scenes and client facing work. The candidate will maximize and strengthen the internal systems and capacity of a well-respected, high-impact organization.

NEW's Statement on Diversity: We believe that our mission is most effectively fulfilled through a commitment to inclusiveness and a sense of belonging as core values and practices. We maintain that building and sustaining diversity requires an ongoing commitment to inclusion that must find full expression in our organizational culture, values, norms, and behaviors.  We aim to lead by example, viewing and encouraging diversity as a fundamental and abiding strength NEW, the nonprofit sector in Southeast Michigan and beyond.

NEW is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as historically marginalized groups. This includes but is not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, people who identify as transgender or non-binary, people living with disabilities or mental health conditions. Throughout our work, we also support diversity across all lines of difference, which includes age, economic circumstance, ethnicity, or religion.

DUTIES

  • Direct the financial strategy of the organization in consultation with the volunteer leadership of the Finance Committee, with the support from the CEO and leadership team.
  • Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the President/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.
  • Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
  • Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
  • Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary.
  • Responsible for general administration, including administering Employee Benefits.
  • Management of NEW's third-party bookkeeping business. This includes managing the monthly work performed by the Finance Manager to ensure the timliness and quality of the work, and assistance with generating new client relationships through business development and referrals. On occasion, this will include hands-on monthly bookkeeping work to ensure customer service expectations are met.
  • Management of NEW's Fiscal Sponsorship business. This includes providing ongoing accounting for donated funds, facilitating the receipt and disbursement of donations, preparation of reporting on a regular basis, and new client relationship development.
  • Provide financial consulting to nonprofits either directly or in conjunction with other Organizational Development consultants. This includes assessments of an organization's financial condition, processes and practices, and recommendations based on best practices and a full understanding of a client's unique needs. 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Passion for organizational management, a background in finance, a strong background in nonprofit management and a track record in financial and organizational development.  A commitment to southeast Michigan nonprofits is important.
  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience in a related field (business, nonprofit management, accounting, finance, economics).
  • Minimum of 5 years of nonprofit experience required; a preference for 10 years of experience with a range of nonprofit, corporate or government experience.  A detailed understanding of nonprofit finance and accounting functions is critical.  This can be experience as an executive director, fiscal manager and/or senior-level administrator with a demonstrated record of achievement.
  • Capacity for managing and leading people; ability to connect to staff both individually and in larger groups; capacity to foster accountability; ability to develop and empower leaders; strong commitment to follow-through; and high emotional intelligence. 
  • Ability to think strategically, anticipate future consequences and trends and incorporate them into organizational planning.
  • Ability to think creatively about staffing and organizational structure and enthusiasm for working in high-performing, collaborative, constructive peer groups. 
  • Ability to handle a variety of constituences, manage multiple tasks and thrive in a complex environment with multiple priorities. 

Technical Competencies:

  • Familiarity and comfort with computer software and the Internet are required. Advanced knowledge and experience with Excel and QuickBooks is required. *Attention to detail is an important competency for this position.
  • Uses all relevant software with ease; keeps current with changes in technology and procedures.

Behavioral Competencies:

  • Service Oriented - has a heart to serve; provides helpful and timely customer service in and out of the organization; enthusiastically embraces the "servant" leadership philsophy for working with colleagues and customers.
  • Values Difference - honors diversity of ideas, experiences and identities within a team and client base and seeks different perspectives to guide decision making. 
  • Communication - expresses ideas and thoughts clearly and effectively; able to form strong working relationships with colleagues and others; able to work successfully with diverse individuals and groups.
  • Team Player - prioritizes the needs of the organization above other considerations; assumes roles outside scope of job description when necessary to keep organization running smoothly and help meet customers' needs; treats colleagues like customers.
  • Leadership and Initiative - comfortable working independently to reach program goals and solve problems.  Willing to embrace professional growth through internal coaching and external training.
  • Innovation and Problem Solving - able to secure relevant information to identify key issues or problems and recommend viable solutions; able to adjust activities and goals based on changing circumstances. 

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