Executive Director of Finance & Accounting

Southern Nevada Joint Management Culinary & Bartenders Training Fund•North Las Vegas, NV

6d•$120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Executive Director of Finance & Accounting provides operational support to the organization. The Executive Director of Finance & Accounting supervises the finance department and is the chief financial spokesperson for the organization. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and leads/assists in strategic and tactical matters as they relate to fiscal planning, management, analysis, funding, and reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or Public Administration or a field related to the work
Five (5) years of full-cycle accounting in ERP (Month-End Close, Year-End Close, Audits, Accruals, Reconciliation, Fixed Assets, Payroll, Capital Expenditure) required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a non-profit and/or ERISA environment preferred.
An equivalent combination of formal education and appropriate related experience may be considered.
CPA certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and leads/assists on all matters as they relate to budget management, financial planning and analysis, forecasting, financing and accounting.
Serves as the financial spokesperson for the organization.
Communicates and presents financial results to relevant audiences, including organization updates, stakeholder updates, board updates, and materials.
Oversees the finance and accounting department.
Coordinates and directs the preparation of financial forecasts, metrics, benchmarks, and KPIs, and analyzes and reports variances. Makes recommendations as deemed necessary.
Owns the organization's financial plan, including regular updates and adjustments to financial projections and communication of key elements to the management team.
Oversees the production of monthly reports, including reconciliations, as well as financial statements and cash positions for use by management.
Oversees the completion of monthly/quarterly budget vs. actual variance analysis and drives accountability across the company. Drives the quarterly/annual budgeting and planning process, as well as long-range financial planning. Plans for the downside and finds opportunities for upside.
Oversees the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets, including assets purchased, and assuring all are in accordance with regulations.
Optimizes cash flow and handles treasury management. Monitors cash balances and cash forecasts.
Directs activities related to efficient cash collection and vendor payments and overall cash management and cash forecasting.
Oversees the preparation and submission of grant-related documentation, including compliance with related financial requirements.
Reviews and approves capital expenditure requests.
Responsible for the coordination of year-end audits and preparation for independent auditors.
Develops and maintains systems of internal controls to safeguard the financial assets of the organization.
Ensures the preparation of the annual financial statements is in accordance with U.S. GAAP and federal, state, and other required schedules.
Ensures adequate controls are installed and that substantiating documentation is approved such that processes pass independent and various audits.
Oversees payroll activities for staff, inclusive of wages, gratuities, and salaries for staff.
Maintains and improves upon current accounting infrastructure to scale with business growth, including documentation of policies and procedures.
Reviews and approves vendor contracts and agreements.
Oversees the maintenance and renewals of business licenses and operational permits.
Trains the finance department and other staff to raise awareness and knowledge of financial management matters.
Assists the CEO in identifying new opportunities and drafting of prospective programmatic budgets.
Responsible for the overall banking and insurance relationships manage strategies as it relates to general liability, property insurance, professional insurance, cyber insurance, fiduciary insurance and contracts as well as benefits.
Ensures that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
Provides both operational and programmatic support to the organization.
Approves operational and capital requisitions.