Director of Finance

The Finance Director will lead all financial activities including but not limited to collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments and oversee all financial project/program and grants accounting.

• Oversee budgets disbursing departmental funds manage risk train accounting staff and implement all respective financial policies to optimize and streamline financial processes.
  
• Create execute and report the company s financial status to executive leadership and key stakeholders responsible for making important decisions about future investments or budgets.
  
• 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.
  
• Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the ED; 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 organizational cash flow and forecasting.
  
• Ensure 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.
  
• Drive all financial planning by analyzing the company s performance and risks
  
• Monitor the company s financial position to make prudent financial decisions and address any concerns
  
• Oversee and make recommendations on the company s finance IT system
  
• Direct all audit and internal control operations
  
• Prepare and run all reports on financial performance on a monthly quarterly and annual basis
  
• Provide forecasts and related reports to executive leadership and key stakeholders
  
• Safeguard adherence to all financial laws and guidelines
  
• Examine market trends to reduce financial risks
  
• Develop budgets for the business including assessing the financial needs for each department s short and longterm goals
  
• Provide counsel to CEO regarding spending and allocated budget
  
• Recruit hire and manage critical talent for the finance and accounting departments
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in accounting finance or relevant field; a Master s Degree or CPA is preferred but not require
  
• Proven experience as director of finance or similar role
  
• Ability to translate financial concepts and to collaborate effectively
  
• A track record in grants management
  
• Experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; knowledge of accounting and reporting software
  
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
  
• Indepth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles laws and best practices
  
• Deep understanding of financial analysis and forecasting
  
• Intermediate user of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. SAP GrantHub Quickbooks)
  

Benefits