Director of Finance

Colorado Village Collaborative•Denver, CO

5d•$110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Colorado Village Collaborative exists to bridge the gap between the streets and stable housing. We create, operate, and advocate for transformational shelter communities in partnership with people experiencing homelessness. We currently manage three Micro-Communities that create community and provide broad, wrap-around services for people experiencing homelessness, including regular meals, safety and security for the individual, their belongings, and pets. Our program theory posits that by prioritizing human dignity, an equitable housing-first approach, trauma-informed care, and a safe and supportive environment, coupled with access to resources such as mental health services, substance misuse treatment, and case management, we can work to break the cycle of homelessness and help individuals regain stability in their lives. CVC is looking for a Director of Finance to advance our mission, vision, and strategic priorities. This role is responsible for overseeing CVC’s ~$7.5M budget, including overseeing the processes for reimbursement on state and city contracts, managing day-to-day financial operations, supporting the Leadership Team and Board in creation of the annual budget, and making recommendations around fiscal oversight and internal controls. CVC has seen significant growth in the last five years, and this role is an outstanding opportunity for someone passionate about growing the infrastructure and support to run a multi-site, multi-million dollar organization. Primary roles and responsibilities for this position are outlined below. This position supervises one direct report (Bookkeeper / Admin Assistant).

Requirements

Work history with Federal, State and/or City contracts and funding
Experience managing a portfolio of predominately reimbursement-model funding
5-7 years experience in nonprofit finances and operations or equivalent background and education
Fluency in GAAP and CFR standards and familiarity with standard accounting software (QuickBooks Online and Bill.com preferred)
5-7 years experience in nonprofit finance roles and / or an equivalent combination of formal education and professional experience
Experience building and implementing financial systems or internal controls
GAAP Accounting experience with accrual methods
Familiarity with QuickBooks Online, including both transactional processes and reporting
Ability to work professionally and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and comfortable in a hybrid workplace team environment
A willingness to engage in continuous learning about anti-oppression and social justice issues
Passion for advancing solutions to homelessness and support of CVC’s core values, including centering lived experience
Compliance experience (in nonprofits or government roles)

Nice To Haves

advanced credentials such as a Masters of Business Administration / MBA or Certified Public Accountant / CPA are preferred
Experience successfully implementing financial processes for teams with a wide range of professional experience or background in financial or management training and coaching are preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis
Produce monthly financial reports to the Finance Committee and Leadership Team
Develop grant budgets in collaboration with the Senior Director of Operations
Prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals
Keep transaction entries up to date, including both payroll and nonpayroll expenses
Develop process for monthly or quarterly budget v. actual and expense reporting to be reviewed by department heads
Track use of Indirect Costs and make recommendations on IDC and fringe rate for grant applications and city contracts
Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing and salary decisions, and contract negotiations
Coordinate with an external auditor for tracking federal spending and SEFA requirements, annual auditing process, and creation of 990s
Oversee any fiscal monitoring or desk audits from state and city funders
Comply with mandated reporting requirements and tax filings
Support HR compliance with benefits, retirement, payroll, and other HR financial needs
Evaluate, implement and streamline policies, procedures, and internal controls
Manage outsourced accounting functions or bookkeeping staff
Research, plan and implement Finance Department initiatives including software and systems implementation
Serve as a point of contact and trainer for Managers and Directors for rolling out new processes and procedures and help build the confidence of staff for financial processes
Provide feedback to the Leadership Team for supporting organizational operations and make recommendations to the CEO and the Board for budgetary considerations of strategic plan
Supervise and review the general accounting as completed by the Bookkeeper
Maintain system of controls over accounting transactions
Partner with Senior Director of Operations to ensure accounts payable are paid in a timely manner and PO processing is streamlined for staff
Supervise the Bookkeeper for monthly reimbursements and AR process, including coordinating with city partners to submit complete invoices for timely payment
Maintain asset registers