Director of Finance

RECYCLE ANN ARBOR•Ann Arbor, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Recycle Ann Arbor is searching for a Director of Finance to join our leadership team. Recycle Ann Arbor is a mission-driven Zero Waste organization whose mission is to develop and operate innovative reuse, recycling, and zero-waste programs that improve the environmental quality of our community. As a Mission Based Non-Profit Organization, our annual budget is $8.5M, almost entirely generated by earned income from Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) recycling processing services, Recycling Curbside Collection Services, Recycling Drop Off Services and Construction & Demolition (C&D) Recovery Services. We have approximately 50 employees Position Description Summary: Under the direction of CEO, The Director of Finance will be planning and directing all accounting operational functions, handling the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, evaluating accounting and internal control systems, and managing an accounting services contract with an external vendor. RAA provides competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and a compassionate workplace. RAA is seeking an honest, reliable leader; who will join the leadership team in supporting the generation of innovative ideas that are sound and progressive, challenging the status quo with our zero-waste framework, and fostering creativity in our organization. The position is not remote and will be located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Requirements

Excellent technology, analytics and management experience required. Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suites such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to prioritize and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent, and thrives in a dynamic, high pressure environment
Outstanding communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations
Skillful in analytical, quantitative and social skills.
Great attention to detail
Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines
Self-starter with efficient time management and organizational skills
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other business-related field required
7+ years of progressive accounting experience required; including as a previous role as a Controller is preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience with Paradigm and NetSuite software experience highly preferred
Prior work in public/non-profit accounting preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the organization’s financial operations and performance, including accounts payable & receivable. Spot trends and recommend strategies to address budgetary irregularities and conditions
Prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, daily cash management, vendor payment processing, and line of credit management including managing relationships with financial institutions
Manage monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, reconciliations of accounts, G/L analysis, and the annual audit process
Manage the production of the annual organizational budget and, forecasts and monitor them monthly, and leads capital planning
Provide staff leadership team and finance committee monthly financial reports. Lead Board of Directors finance committee meetings and prepare and present at board meetings as needed
Lead Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or organization-wide improvements, with research, planning, and implementation, as required. Evaluate, apply and refine policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies and reporting from divisional point of sale accounting systems
Coordinate with Human Resources and management on employee benefit allocation and payroll processing allocation as well as timely payment of payroll and benefit invoices
Complete tasks beyond formal job responsibilities