Finance Director

Who We Are

Children’s Center is a private, non-profit child advocacy center accredited by the National Children’s Alliance. Children are referred to us by law enforcement agencies, child protective workers, parents, teachers, health care providers, and others concerned for their welfare. Our mission is to work with the community to end child abuse and neglect through assessment, treatment, and prevention. Our vision is to build a world where all children feel safe, valued, and heard. 

Children’s Center is seeking a Part-Time Finance Director. Reliable, consistent and user-friendly processes and systems are a key to the success of Children’s Center. The Finance Director will be responsible for developing and managing the organization’s financial and accounting activities, including financial statements, budgets, long-range forecasts and trends, and key performance measures; analyzes and interprets fiscal trends. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the Executive Director and Management Staff in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Compiles budget material for all departments with appropriate backup information to support annual budget.
• Ensures correct and timely account of all revenues and expenditures for accurate budget variance analysis. Responsible for recording all accounting transactions.
• Develops and implements appropriate accounting policies and procedures to ensure proper internal controls, management reporting and financial accountability.
• Works with the Executive Director and Office Manager on risk management and ensures liability insurance coverage is adequate.
• Prepares and coordinates with external auditors for annual year-end audit and required tax filings.
• Reviews monthly payroll preparation for accuracy, quarterly payroll tax filings and prepares monthly payroll journal entries.
• Works with Development Department in reconciling donor database reporting to financial reporting on a monthly basis.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly reimbursement submission requests and required reporting under County funding agreements.
• Participates on the Leadership Team, Board Sustainability Committee, and Board of Directors meeting as required by the Executive Director.
• Serves as liaison with contract providers, banking relationships and general insurance relationships.
• Ensures financial contractual reporting requirements including public and private grants.
• Prepares monthly financial statements for presentation to the Board of Directors. Provides monthly budget versus actual reporting to department directors.
• Prepares all bank reconciliations and compiles credit card packet for bookkeeper.
• Prepares 1099’s at end of year.
• Monitors activity with book sales and royalty payments.
• Reconciles medical payments, billing system to QB before approval of monthly invoice to billing company.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly invoices for billing, development and others as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsible for ensuring the bookkeeper is performing the work they are contracted to perform. Works closely with the Medical Billing Team, Bookkeeper and Office Manager.

General:

• Discreetly handles confidential matters and is tactful and diplomatic in dealing with the public, Board members, donors, visitors, and other employees.
• Collaborates with Executive Director to prioritize workload and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Maintains current and accurate filing systems.
• Represents the mission, values, and programs of Children’s Center in all facets of the position.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Respectfully takes direction from supervisor.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships at all levels of the organization and with external partners to support our customer-centered, caring, and collaborative culture.
• Performs other job duties assigned by Executive Director.

What We Require:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required for this role and five to ten years of not-for-profit management and supervision experience or five to ten years of administration experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be used to satisfy these requirements.
• Firm understanding of Generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.
• Valid Driver’s License and Insurance Required. This role involves car travel to the bank. Access to vehicle, insurance, and ability to drive locally required.
• The knowledge of accounting theory, principles and practices.
• The ability to adjust to new situations, environments, and changing priorities.
• The ability to analyze data, information, and situations to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
• The ability to develop, manage, and monitor budgets, financial resources, and financial performance.
• The ability to effectively convey information and ideas through written, verbal, and non-verbal means.
• The ability to make informed and timely decisions based on available information and critical thinking.
• The understanding of financial concepts and ability to analyze financial information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs.
• The proficiency in speaking, writing, and understanding multiple languages relevant to the job or industry.
• Ability to organize and maintain an effective and efficient work environment.
• The ability to analyze situations, identify problems, and develop and implement effective solutions.
• The ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
• The ability to analyze situations and make decisions based on long-term goals and objectives.
• Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

What We Prefer:

• CPA license

Additional Information:

• This is a part time 0.5 FTE/20 hours per week in office position.
• Our office is pet friendly with a facility dog working in the center daily.

Additional Information:

What We Offer:

Children’s Center offers a competitive benefits package that includes PTO, paid sick leave, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance for you and your dependents, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and 401(k). Hourly Rate: $49-$54 per hour/ DOE.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are interested in finding the best candidate for our position; therefore, we encourage you to apply even if you do not think you meet all the qualifications.

Children’s Center is an EEO employer and is dedicated to an organizational culture of inclusivity. For more information about us, please visit: https://www.childrenscenter.cc/.