Director, Finance

Future Caucus•Washington, DC

53d•$88,000 - $101,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Future Caucus is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Director of Finance to lead finance operations on our team, under the leadership of our COO. This position plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality financial reporting and compliance, supporting strategic decision-making processes, and supporting our team of program directors to be effective stewards of organizational funds and financial processes. The ideal candidate not only has a strong background in finance, but also possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence and collaborate with various teams and stakeholders. They should be passionate about creating processes that help the organization function at the highest level, and have an orientation toward proactive communication with team members.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in finance-specific roles
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience with Quickbooks
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts clearly

Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Operations
Create and maintain finance policies, ensuring strong internal controls
Support the COO in managing the annual budgeting process for the organization, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with strategic goals and grant outcomes
Prepare, analyze and ensure the accuracy of financial statements, including generating quarterly board reports and annual reports
Partner with senior staff and directors to ensure financial literacy and accountability
Provide scenario modeling to support leadership decision-making processes
Collaborate with the Programs & Development departments to ensure financial alignment
Assist the accounting firm with annual audit process
Work with the accounting firm to ensure timely processing of invoices and other accounts payable
Complete all state and federal tax forms, registrations, licenses and insurance needs
Serve as the ‘point person’ for staff with payroll questions
Manage Program Budgets
Support project directors in the creation of their budgets annually
Regularly improve budget templates to clarify the necessary action
Support the creation of budget development for new grant proposals
Support the financial grant reporting functions for active grants
Track and account for grant deposits
Review and distribute quarterly financial reports to directors, engaging in ongoing conversation to ensure an understanding of variances
Approve small staff purchase requests
Track and Report Actuals
Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness
Track monthly cash flow and manage the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and on time team submissions and connections to our accounting firm
Train staff to complete details for each transaction and review expenses to ensure alignment with policies
Prepare COO’s expense reports
Vendor Management
Manage the relationship with our accounting firm
Work with the program team to manage travel and events policy and processes, including vendors, tracking consultant contracts and prompt payments
Manage semi-monthly payroll processes, including salary reconciliation processes
Working with the executive team, evaluate employee compensation & benefit offerings in line with financially sustainable practices
Perform other related duties as needed