Independent Contractor - Fractional Director of Finance Services

COLLEGE NOW GREATER CLEVELAND • Cleveland, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

College Now Greater Cleveland, Inc. is seeking proposals from qualified independent accounting/finance professionals or firms to provide fractional Director of Finance services for a defined professional services engagement. The purpose of this engagement is to provide senior-level technical expertise that strengthens the efficiency, scalability, and decision-support capabilities of College Now's Finance and Accounting function. The engagement will concentrate on three priorities: documenting comprehensive finance and accounting policies; modernizing management financial reporting and forecasting; and improving the timeliness and efficiency of the month-end close and related accounting processes. The contractor will work in coordination with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and collaboratively with the Senior Manager of Accounting. This is an independent contractor engagement, not an employment opportunity.

Requirements

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of accounting and/or auditing experience.
• Demonstrated project execution and leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

• Nonprofit accounting and financial management experience preferred.
• Experience working in a Financial Edge NXT accounting environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate current Finance and Accounting policies and practices; identify gaps and opportunities for enhancement; and develop a comprehensive Finance and Accounting Policy Manual reflecting organizational practices, internal control requirements, applicable regulatory and grant compliance requirements, and nonprofit financial management best practices.
• Evaluate current financial reporting and forecasting practices and recommend and develop improvements that provide leadership with timely, relevant, and decision-useful financial information.
• Evaluate the current month-end close process and related accounting workflows and provide recommendations to improve efficiency, timeliness, documentation, and accountability.
• Provide additional strategic Finance and process-improvement services related to other organizational priorities, if mutually agreed and capacity permits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed