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The Director of Finance (DOF) is responsible for providing executive level leadership in the financial matters of Urban Peak, a $12MM 501 (c) (3) organization. In collaboration with the Finance Committee and Board of Directors, the DOF serves as a thought partner to the CEO in developing and implementing financial strategies across the organization to ensure program success and long-term fiscal sustainability. The DOF serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, a collaboration of program and administrative Directors who establish priorities to achieve strategic objectives and oversees finance staff who handle all financial activities for the organization.

• A Master of Business Administration (MBA) in finance, OR a master’s in accounting degree or related field and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a financial leadership position including financial analysis, staff supervision, strategic planning, roll-up budgeting, audits and high‑level problem solving.
• Experience presenting financial information to Board of Directors and/or Finance Committee.
• Executive level financial management experience as well as hands‑on accounting experience.
• Experience with not for profit and fund accounting, government reporting, and audits; single audit experience preferred.
• Capital project financial management experience preferred.
• Accounting software experience using fund accounting; Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred.
• Have a commitment to the mission of Urban Peak and a desire to understand trauma informed care and positive youth development.
• Lived experience reflective of the youth we serve encouraged but not required
• Must be computer proficient and possess experience of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Understanding of the provision of and commitment to trauma‑informed care and positive youth development
• Team‑oriented and able to coordinate with various departments and staff.
• Must be insurable as a driver on Urban Peak’s auto liability policy in order to conduct business on behalf of the agency or transport youth using an Urban Peak vehicle and/or an approved personal vehicle
• Ability to pass both federal and state background checks.
• Ability to pass pre‑employment tuberculosis (TB) screening and a pre‑employment physical examination.
• Provide proof of education (HS Diploma OR Official Transcripts)

• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of all Urban Peak financial transactions.
• Produce accurate, timely, and valuable internal and external financial reports.
• Review monthly close information and assist finance team with close as needed.
• Create monthly (or more frequent) financial statements and perform variance analysis to budget.
• Analyze operating performance and manage to an operating break‑even exclusive of “below the line” items such as gains/losses on asset sales, investment returns, etc.
• Manage capital asset accounting; ensure fixed assets are properly recorded, depreciated, and retired.
• Monitor and report on investment performance including adherence to Investment Policies established by the Board of Directors.
• Oversee organizational cash flow and movement of funds to meet operational needs and capital plans.
• Review and approve payroll ensuring a viable audit trail is maintained for payroll changes.
• Review and approve reconciliations for all bank and investment accounts.
• Stay up to date on nonprofit best practices, local/state/federal law and regulations regarding nonprofit financial and administrative operations.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities; provide recommendations to the CEO and Board as requested.
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial policies which meet or exceed industry standards.

• Manage the annual budget process ensuring resources are spent in a fiscally responsible manner in accordance with Urban Peak’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Prepare and distribute financial packets to Directors with budgetary responsibilities.
• Provide technical assistance and training in reading financial information and creating a budget.
• Review department/program budgets and supporting information.
• Create the agency’s government revenue and capital expenditure budgets, organizational staffing plan, and employee benefit offerings.
• Create a comprehensive roll‑up agency budget.
• Work with the CEO to establish budget priorities and reduce expenses if needed.
• Prepare and present a balanced agency‑wide budget to the Finance Committee outlining major assumptions.
• Prepare and distribute quarterly budget tracking information to Directors highlighting any areas of concern.
• Work with Directors to reduce expenses as needed to maintain in alignment with budgets.

• Identify funding needs of the organization and communicate these to the CEO and Development Team.
• Develop detailed budgets for government and restricted philanthropic grant requests.
• Oversee grant billings and reporting to ensure compliance with all pre and post award requirements.
• Prepare and submit financial reports as required by funders.
• Participate in funding program audits as needed.
• Responsible for accurate grant spend projections and the timely submission of budget amendments.
• Senior financial liaison with government funders and large restricted foundations.
• Manage risk via appropriate insurance coverage for all organizational activities and properties.

• Salary Range: $ 120,000 to $170,000 / annual
• Shift Schedule: Monday through Friday 9AM to 5PM
• 100% Employer paid Medical and Dental plans - Buy-up plans available
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Plan – Health & Dependent Care
• Accident Coverage | Critical Care & Hospitalization Ancillary Plan
• Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D
• Employee Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employer paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Colorado Paid Famli Leave Private Plan – Employee / Employer Split @ 50%
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 2% Agency Match
• Employer paid RTD Eco Pass
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 48 hours Paid Sick Time
• 120 hours of Vacation to start on an accrual basis
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Second Language pay differential upon successfully passing language exam
• Staff support for lateral growth through training and mentorship