Director of Business Services

Careers In Nonprofits•Lafayette, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Director of Business Services at Las Trampas, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering adults with developmental disabilities to live independently. The position is based in Lafayette, CA, and offers a hybrid work model (3 days/week on-site). The Director of Business Services acts under the direction of the Executive Director, reviewing and analyzing organizational activities and data to ensure fiscal stability. As a member of the Leadership Team, this role involves consulting and collaborating with other directors to ensure fiscally responsible practices and meet operational needs. The Director will also oversee financial activities including planning, budgeting, procurement, and investments for the entire agency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting and business planning
At least 2 years’ experience in the non-profit sector
Extensive experience with payroll and payroll systems
2 years’ experience in a supervisory role
Strong leadership skills including problem-solving, critical thinking, vision, personal and group accountability, coaching, mentoring, and inspiring others to excel
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Dependable, analytical thinking, attentive to detail, and ability to work independently
Experience with accounting and computing software including Peachtree, MS Office, MS Word, MS Excel
Ability to interpret data and generate financial reports and program and agency-wide budgets
Personal vehicle to be used for company business
Current and valid California driver’s license
A driving record that meets agency standards for driving on company business.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle according to California laws and regulations.
General mobility including the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, move between workstations, and navigate standard office environments.
Occasional bending, reaching, and light physical activity associated with filing, retrieving documents, or office organization.
Fine motor skills to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other office equipment.
Ability to grasp, handle, and manipulate documents, small office supplies, and digital devices.
Light lifting typically up to 10–20 pounds, such as office files, small packages, or supplies.
Near and mid-range vision sufficient to read printed materials, view computer screens, and review detailed documents (corrective lenses permitted).
Ability to distinguish basic colors when working with charts, indicators, or digital displays.
Hearing ability to participate in conversations, listen during meetings, and use telephones or virtual communication tools.
Clear verbal communication for interacting with coworkers, clients, and supervisors.
Ability to maintain attention, process information, and perform tasks requiring concentration and accuracy.
Capacity to manage multiple tasks, interruptions, and typical office noise levels.

Responsibilities

Recommends to the Executive Director, management, and the Board of Directors corporate economic strategies, objectives and policies for the organization.
Recommends modifications to existing organizational programs to enhance fiscal outlook.
Prepares monthly reports for Program Directors and Leadership Team members which summarize and forecast financial program activity.
Prepares monthly reports for the Board of Directors, which summarize and forecast organization business activity and financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on present and expected operations and provides such reports in an accurate and timely fashion.
Directs preparation of budgets, reviews budget proposals, and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justification.
Advises the Executive Director and Program Directors on fiscal regulations and the organization’s financial status and progress in strategic initiatives relating to finance.
Directs implementation of the organization’s capitalization policy.
Develops, reviews, and updates organizational accounting procedures and practices according to accepted accounting practices and board policies.
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Finance Committee, and the Audit Committee, arranges for and prepares documentation for audits of the organization’s accounts.
Receives, records, and authorizes requests for disbursements in accordance with budget and organizational policies and procedures.
Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
Maintains organizational accounting records, contracts, licenses, and other documents pertinent to the operations of the organization according to the organization’s policies and procedures and regulations.
Monitors financial activities and details such as reserve levels to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
Selects and supervises accountants, network administrators, and human resource personnel.
Develops and maintains relationships with banking, insurance, investment, and non-organizational accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
Coordinates facility maintenance to meet the needs of individuals served by the organization and meet current regulations and requirements.
Negotiates contracts with the organization’s major vendors such as insurance and healthcare.
As part of the staff team, assist with a variety of collaborative and individual projects or assignments necessary to meet the overall organization goals and objectives.