Executive Director, Finance

Stanford Sierra Youth & Families•Sacramento, CA

1d•$135,000 - $200,000

About The Position

QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required; CPA or MBA preferred At least 8 years of overall professional experience; ideally 6+ years of broad financial and operations management experience; non-profit experience a plus Solid experience in forecasting and budget development and analysis; coordinating audit activities and managing reporting; accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting for investments ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Position Specific Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and program budgets and actual expenditures Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary Assist the senior leadership in annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/ reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual Work with current team to help clarify roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the board of directors and finance committee Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization Human Resource/Performance Management In consultation with Human Resources recruit, interview and select adequate and qualified staff to carry out the department activities Create a ‘learning organization’ by planning, developing, and providing training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops Direct, plan and coordinate the work including supervision and evaluation, training and team building Organize and attend meetings to maintain effective communication Establish and implement a performance management process Inspire and foster team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals Hold employees accountable for job performance so they succeed or transition. Provide formal and informal feedback to staff and the organization Positive and effective working relationship with the Human Resources staff Agency Specific Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of agency, while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics, the agency’s policies and procedures, contractor requirements, and regulatory requirements. Model and communicate appropriate positive attitudes toward the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values Work collaboratively with all agency programs and staff to provide support as needed Utilize and maintain calendar with all work-related details to manage time effectively and share calendar information with coworkers Participate in on-going training to expand and develop professional skills Perform other duties as necessary for the agency, as assigned Employment At-Will Employment at the Agency is terminable at-will, which means that employment may be terminated at any time, without cause or reason, by either the employee or the Agency. In addition the Agency may also demote, layoff, transfer or reassign employees at any time at its sole discretion without cause or reason. Check out our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement https://www.ssyaf.org/diversity-equity-inclusion Compensation The posted salary band represents the full pay range for this role and reflects opportunities for compensation growth over time. The typical hiring range reflects where we reasonably expect to make offers to new hires based on relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Typical hiring range: $135,000 – $167,500 per year Full salary band: $135,000 – $200,000 per year Compensation offers are made through our established compensation framework to promote fairness, consistency, and internal equity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required
At least 8 years of overall professional experience
6+ years of broad financial and operations management experience
Solid experience in forecasting and budget development and analysis
Coordinating audit activities and managing reporting
Accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting for investments

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA preferred
Non-profit experience a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and program budgets and actual expenditures
Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner
Clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements
Collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting
Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors
Assess any changes necessary
Assist the senior leadership in annual budgeting and planning process
Administer and review all financial plans and budgets
Monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status
Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/ reporting system
Ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements
Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices
Improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual
Work with current team to help clarify roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals
Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the board of directors and finance committee
Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization
In consultation with Human Resources recruit, interview and select adequate and qualified staff to carry out the department activities
Create a ‘learning organization’ by planning, developing, and providing training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops
Direct, plan and coordinate the work including supervision and evaluation, training and team building
Organize and attend meetings to maintain effective communication
Establish and implement a performance management process
Inspire and foster team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust.
Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals
Hold employees accountable for job performance so they succeed or transition.
Provide formal and informal feedback to staff and the organization
Positive and effective working relationship with the Human Resources staff
Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of agency, while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics, the agency’s policies and procedures, contractor requirements, and regulatory requirements.
Model and communicate appropriate positive attitudes toward the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values
Work collaboratively with all agency programs and staff to provide support as needed
Utilize and maintain calendar with all work-related details to manage time effectively and share calendar information with coworkers
Participate in on-going training to expand and develop professional skills
Perform other duties as necessary for the agency, as assigned