Director of Finance
Job Location:
New Haven, CT - USA
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Job Summary
Position Overview
The Director of Finance plays a critical role in supporting LEAPs $7M annual operating budget through hands-on oversight of finance and accounting functions grant financial reporting and financial analysis that informs organizational decision-making. At LEAP Vice Presidents hold broad strategic accountability for their departments while Directors take ownership of key functional areas and directly oversee implementing staff. The Director of Finance owns the day-to-day execution of key LEAP financial operations working in close partnership with the Vice President of Finance & Business Affairs on strategy compliance and organizational priorities. This position ensures compliance with applicable accounting standards grant guidelines and organizational policies. Supervisory responsibilitiesincluding oversight of the Accounts
Payable & Receivable Coordinator and the Payroll Coordinatorwill transition to this role over the first six months allowing time for onboarding relationship-building and a thorough understanding of LEAPs financial systems.
This is a full-time exempt (salaried) onsite position. The role requires strong analytical capabilities thorough knowledge of nonprofit accounting and grant compliance and a commitment to LEAPs mission of empowering young people from underserved communities. The position provides ample opportunities for professional development including training conference attendance networking and on-the-job learning experiences.
Reports to: Vice President of Finance & Business Affairs
Essential Duties
Grant Financial Management & Compliance
- Prepare review and submit grant financial reports in compliance with federal state local and private funder requirements and applicable regulations
- Conduct grant budget monitoring variance analysis and forecasting to ensure alignment between spending and grant budgets
- Manage the alignment of expenditures with grant budgets and funder expectations coordinating with the Development department and program managers as needed
- Oversee financial tracking and reporting for the organizations full grant portfolio including public and private funding sources
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting and close processes
- Support the Vice President of Finance & Business Affairs in developing and maintaining cash flow analyses and projections
- Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making by organizational leadership
- Support the Vice President of Finance & Business Affairs in maintaining compliance with GAAP and other relevant accounting standards
Supervision & Team Development
- Supervise the Accounts Payable & Receivable Coordinator and the Payroll Coordinator with full supervisory responsibility transitioning over the first six months
- Provide guidance training and professional development support to these finance team members
- Support payroll accounts payable and receivable processes as needed to ensure continuity
Audit Support & Internal Controls
- Assist in annual organizational audits and coordinate grant-specific audits
- Support the development and maintenance of internal financial controls and procedures
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial coding and reconciliation across programs
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in accounting finance business or related field from an accredited institution of higher education
- Minimum of five years of progressive finance and accounting experience with at least two years in grant reporting and analysis
- Strong knowledge of GAAP grant compliance requirements and nonprofit accounting practices
- Demonstrated tact and discretion in handling confidential financial information
- Supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to develop and support staff
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA certification or actively pursuing CPA
- Experience with federal state and local grant compliance requirements
- Experience in nonprofit organizations with similar scale ($5M budget)
- Connection to or familiarity with New Haven community
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in accounting or ERP software
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel (advanced functions pivot tables financial modeling)
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems (or ability to learn quickly)
- Experience with RAMP and DocuSign (or ability to learn quickly)
- Interest in and willingness to learn AI tools to assist with financial analysis research and reporting
- Ability to organize and maintain digital records and filing systems for collecting and reporting data
Essential Competencies
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent problem-solving analytical and decision-making capabilities
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work successfully both independently and collaboratively
- Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality standards
- Commitment to LEAPs mission and the communities we serve
Special Requirements
Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as needed for organizational activities (e.g. Summer program onboarding or trainings) audit preparation and fiscal year-end closing.
Compensation
Salary: $80000 to $90000 commensurate with experience.
Excellent benefits including health dental vision and life insurance along with retirement plan with employer contribution. Generous PTO holiday leave and professional development opportunities.
Note
This position is onsite at the LEAP office in New Haven CT at 31 Jefferson Street. Additional information about the organization is available via.
LEAP is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
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About Company
LEAP trains and employs college and high school students to provide academic and social enrichment and mentoring after school and during the summer for children and teens in New Haven neighborhoods. Kids access swimming, gardening, camping, computer science, dance, music, and so much ... View more
