CMK Select, LLC has a non-profit client in Ramsey, NJ who is seeking a Director of Finance/Controller. The Director of Finance/Controller (FD/C) will be a strategic thought-partner and report to the Executive Director (ED). The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader and will provide support in the following areas: accounting, finance, business planning and budgeting and technology. The FD/C has a deep passion for non-profit work. The FD/C works in both a participative and leadership role to prepare, analyze and present data related to the financial status of the company while working with a budget to ensure the company is growing and meeting its goals. The FD/C is responsible for all necessary finance-related activities for the organization. Additionally, the FD/C will make recommendations to improve the profitability of the organization as well as identifying cost savings as appropriate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Management:
· Prepare, analyze, and present GAAP financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly and annual financial results; prepare financial reporting materials for all donor segments, while providing all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
· Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the Executive Committee/Board of Directors, follow-up as necessary.
· Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the ED and Operations Director; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
· Manage the investment portfolio in conjunction with the investment advisors, making informed decisions to maximize returns while managing risk within acceptable parameters.
· Manage organizational cash flow and interim forecasting.
· Ensure efficient functioning and documentation for all financial systems including receipts, disbursement, budgeting and accounting.
· Conduct in-depth financial analysis providing expert financial perspective and opinions.
· Prepare journal entries and reconcile ledger accounts in QuickBooks on a monthly basis.
· Process all accounts receivable and accounts payable invoices in QuickBooks.
· Perform month end, quarter end and year end closing procedures.
· Maintain appropriate files of paid invoices and related vendor documentation.
· Process annual 1099's for mailing to vendors and consultants.
· Coordinate and process bi-weekly payroll activities and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
· Develop and monitor KPI’s on a monthly basis.
· Takes action to improve performance and achieve financial goals.
· Ensure that appropriate internal controls are implemented and functioning properly.
· Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.
· Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the Management Executive Committee and the Board of Directors, as appropriate.
· Respond to all other finance requests as assigned by Executive Director and Treasurer.
Donation Funds Management:
· Collaborate with the development team to secure grants, donations, and other funding sources to support the institution's programs and initiatives.
· Process credit card donations.
· Maintain recurring pledges/donations paperwork.
· Process special donations from estates and Grants.
· Match processed credit card donations to credit card statements.
· Account for all donor funds, and ensure they are allocated and recorded appropriately.
Events Management and Administrative Support:
· Assist Development Director in facilitating the annual golf outing, fund raising dinner and other events, as necessary. Work with vendors to ensure timely processing of all payments and prepare end of event financial reports. Ensure all proceeds are processed and accounted for appropriately.
· Process all Events check and credit card payments and ensure invoices are paid on a timely basis.
· Support the financial related planning and execution of development initiatives at the company, as needed.
· Control all credit cards and record transactions monthly.
· Provide first level technology support to staff prior to requesting outside assistance.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required, CPA preferred.
· Ideally seven to ten years of accounting/finance experience in a non-profit organization preferred.
· Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; knowledge of accounting and reporting software. Proficient in technology, QuickBooks online, Microsoft Excel and MS Word.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Highly organized with attention to detail; patience; ability to work independently and coordinate multiple diverse projects, set realistic deadlines, and manage a timeline
· Collaborative team member in all levels of the organization
· Prioritization skills and ability to work according to the organization’s needs
· Skilled in financial analysis, judgment and problem solving
· Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of professionalism
· Willingness to learn and grow with the organization
· Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of the company.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $114,951.73 - $138,436.50 per year
Experience level:
Physical setting:
Experience:
- Non-profit accounting: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person