Finance and Administrative Director

NC Association of Ed•Raleigh, NC

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance & Administrative Operations Director (FAOD) serves as NCAE's senior director responsible for the stewardship of the Association's financial, administrative, human resource, technology, facilities, and operational infrastructure. Reporting to the Executive Director, the FAOD reviews, analyzes, and evaluates all matters relative to the financial interests of NCAE and working with consulting partners and vendors advises the Executive Director, the President, the Board of Directors, and the Budget and Finance Committee. The FAOD directs and supervises a team of experienced accounting, finance, human resources, technology, and membership professionals, and ensures that the Association's operations support and advance its organizing and strategic priorities. The FAOD participates in the collective bargaining process with the staff union alongside the Executive Director and President and serves as a key advisor on the long-term financial sustainability of the organization. The FA0D directs the following departments and functions: Business, Finance & Accounting; Human Resources/Payroll; Information Technology & Data Systems; Membership Processing & Membership Systems; Investment Management; Facilities & Administrative Services.

Requirements

At least ten (7) years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience at a nonprofit organization, union, educational institution, association, school district, or other large membership organization.
At least (5) years of experience in an organization reporting up through a CFO or equivalent, with responsibility for budget development and oversight at or above $12 million dollars in expenditure
Prior experience serving on a senior leadership team in an organization of similar size and complexity
CPA, MBA, or advanced degree in a relevant field
Demonstrated expertise in nonprofit accounting standards, audit, budgeting, treasury, and internal controls.
Experience in transitioning enterprise resource planning
Staff management experience of at least 5 years, including a preference in experience in a union workplace and experience negotiating and enforcing a collective bargaining agreement
Commitment to the mission of public education and the labor movement

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams across finance, HR, IT, and operations.
Experience with labor unions.
Experience working with and advising a Board of Directors
Experience participating in collective bargaining with a staff union.
Familiarity with PAC and campaign finance compliance.

Responsibilities

Maintain an effective accounting system and provide overall administration and management of the accounting function, including budget formulation and execution, treasury, payroll, audit, and financial reporting.
Provide Strategic Budget, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Analysis, and Membership Status (counts and dues receivable) reports
Direct multi-year financial planning aligned with the Association's organizing and strategic priorities.
Oversee membership dues processing and accounting, and the financial administration of NCAE-PAC and related political funds in compliance with applicable law.
Lead the annual audit process and serve as the primary staff liaison to external auditors and the Budget and Finance Committee.
Work with investment consultant(s) to leverage financial resources to meet the organizational strategic plan needs
Serves on Executive level leadership team
Develop operational strategies that advance the Board’s long-term goals
Advises the Executive Director, President, Board of Directors, and Finance & Personnel Committee on the financial position, risks, and opportunities of the Association
Integrate data analytics within assigned departments and ensure inclusion within executive team meetings
Oversee human resources functions including workforce planning, recruitment, benefits, employee relations, and compliance.
Participate in the collective bargaining process with the staff union and support the administration of collective bargaining agreements.
Serve as Plan Administrator for staff retirement and benefit plans.
Provide consultation, advice, training, and assistance to staff and local affiliates regarding their administrative and financial operations.
Oversee information technology, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, and data governance.
Manage organizational risk, insurance, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
Oversee facilities and administrative services to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.