Director of Finance, Revenue Reporting

Director of Finance/Revenue Reporting
Flexible location (Work from Home Office)

Accounting Management Solutions (AMS) has been retained to find a Director of Finance for our client.

The Client strives to end the injustice of educational inequality by providing excellent teachers to the students who need them most and by advancing policies and practices to ensure effective teaching in every classroom. A national nonprofit organization founded by teachers, the client is driven by the knowledge that effective teachers have a greater impact on student achievement than any other school factor. In response, the Client develops customized programs and policy interventions that enable education leaders to find, develop and keep great teachers. Since its inception in 1997, the Client has recruited or trained approximately 43,000 teachers and worked with more than 200 districts in 31 states - benefiting an estimated 7 million students.

The Client is active in more than 25 cities, including 10 of the nation's 15 largest.

We are currently seeking a Director of Finance (Partner, Revenue Reporting) to join the Client’s Finance Department. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and will work from a home office anywhere in the United States (flexible location).This position is available immediately.

Central Finance Department

The Client’s finance department is responsible for developing and executing the fiscal strategy for our growing and financially thriving organization of over 300 full-time and regular part-time employees working on contracts in almost 30 states across the country. Specifically, the Central Finance team manages budget development and monitoring processes, financial reporting, audits, internal controls and policies, and other accounting operations. This is a small, dynamic team of like minded professionals dedicated to providing exceptional and strategic support to an exceptional staff of educational leaders.

Role and Responsibilities

The Director of Finance (Partner, Revenue Reporting) is responsible for overseeing the Client’s books and records, overseeing sites’ creation and tracking of individual site budgets, and managing the team who prepare and process invoices, financial reports and plans. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer. Specific responsibilities include:

Partner with senior management to ensure the Client meets its financial goals. Serve as an integral part of the Client’s financial strategy by leading pricing decisions, creating budget models for new business opportunities, and modeling grant proposals.Collaborate closely with program staff to forecast individual client budgets, analyze variances, and provide guidance to ensure budgetary goals are met. Assist in the production of the Client’s organization-wide operating budget and other forecasts.Prepare reporting on government or foundation grant expenditures. Collaborate with the Development department in the documentation and narrative.Evaluate and design processes with respect to efficiency and effectiveness. Propose improvement initiatives and manage the implementation of approved initiatives, including the rollout of a new budget system.Ensure books and records are accurate and closed in a timely manner. Provide support for year-end, interim and audit work, as required.Assist in the development, documentation, and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Ensure staff are positioned for success by, among other things: establish clear roles and responsibilities, implement a robust orientation program, conduct performance reviews, ensure quality of staff work, ensure deadlines for staff work are met, assign work and regulate staff workload, and provide opportunities for appropriate, meaningful staff development.Build staff connection to and investment in the greater work of the group and the Client.

Qualifications

We are seeking an achievement-oriented leader with a passion for our mission. Successful candidates will also possess the following qualifications:

CPA and/or MBA (preferred)Experience in nonprofit accounting preferred; familiarity with nonprofit accounting guidance and federal government grant requirements10+ years of professional experience (public accounting experience preferred)Detail-oriented professional with ability to handle complex reporting while meeting firm deadlines, sometimes with short turnaround times and competing prioritiesThe ability to critically assess challenges and identify effective solutionsThe ability to work efficiently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environmentExcellent management skills, including experience effectively managing staff and developing talentStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others at all levels of an organization and to consistently display a high level of professionalism in all interactionsExcellent analytical and organization skillsFlexibility and comfort with ambiguityStrong written and oral communication skillsObsessive attention to detailA record of achieving ambitious goalsExcellent computer skills including database management and ExcelSuperior quantitative skillsA willingness to work non-standard hours and occasional weekends

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is commensurate with experience in a similar position with the potential for a performance based bonus.

The Client offers a motivated team of dynamic colleagues, a collegial atmosphere that values professional development and valuable feedback, a comprehensive benefits plan effective on the first day of employment – including low cost medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, a 403(b) plan with matching, potential opportunities for performance based bonuses – as well as the chance to impact the direction of a growing, mission-driven company that is committed to the success of our nation’s children.

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To Apply

Please submit your resume and tailored cover letter to the email address above.

The Client is an equal opportunity employer and seeks individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply to this position. If you would like to learn more about their mission, please apply today.