Director of Finance - Non Profit

OVERVIEW:
Reporting to and serving under general supervision the CEO, the Director of Finance provides fiscal leadership and oversight to critical operational & administrative functions, including: Programs & Services, Finance, Facilities, Contracts, Compliance, and Information Technology (i.e. hardware, administration of electronic health records system, data management across various systems). S/he will have advanced organizational skills, business acumen, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
The incumbent will serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and Operational Leadership Team defining, shaping and driving strategic initiatives to advance the health and success of the agency.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1. Finance (Primary)
2. Fleet & Facilities (partnership with Housing)
3. Information Technology (Vendors)
   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of 7-10 years of financial analysis experience related to developing operating budgets and completing actual-to-budget variance analysis.
2. Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience.
3. Bachelor’s degree and advance accounting, or equivalent experience, in finance or accounting.
4. Nonprofit accounting expertise, government and foundation grant reporting, supervisory skills required.
5. Knowledge of financial theories / methodologies, accounting principles, statistical theories, applications, and accounting / forecasting systems.
6. Experience in full cycle accounting, closing the books, leading audits, developing annual budgets, cost reporting (mental health) and metrics development for a major organization.
7. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of personalities.
8. Ability to identify risk and opportunities, and lead performance enhancement initiatives.
9. Knowledge of MIP accounting system.
10. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Offices applications.
11. Excellent organizational, analytical, computer and written communication skills
12. Valid CA driver’s license
13. Fingerprint clearances and any other regulatory clearances necessary for the position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. CPA/CMA or Master’s Degree preferred.
2. 5+ years’ experience managing children’s services.
3. Experience prioritizing and managing projects
4. Strong affinity for identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) and using data to measure performance

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Hire, train and supervise accounting staff; oversee Account Payables, Accounts Receivables, Payroll and monthly Board reports.
2. Manage financial operations, financial recordkeeping, and prepare financial statements.
3. Utilize MIP accounting system, and provide on-going MIP training with accounting staff.
4. Prepare budgets, complying with financial requirements of public and private grants as well as government taxing authorities.
5. Partner with the Operational Leadership Team and Executive Leadership Team to identify primary strategic initiatives necessary to advance the agency’s goals and impact for fiscal solvency.
6. Ensure fiscal solvency, managing expense lines and generating revenue streams wherever possible.
7. Partner with and train program director/managers to promote budget ownership and fiscal discipline.
8. Represent the agency with community stakeholders, county partners and others to ensure confident fiscal leadership within Unity Care.
9. Carry out directions, decisions, philosophies as established by CEO and Board of Directors.

Information Technology

1. Manage vendor relationship with Team Logic to maintain IT infrastructure, cloud service storage, physical equipment, etc.
2. Manage vendor contract in partnership with Finance team.
   

Fleet and Facilities (In partnership with Housing)

1. Oversee assignment and deployment of contracted Fleet and Facility Services ensuring safety and performance protocols, maintenance, and repair; ensure all facility needs are met, including but not limited to: management of leases, facility maintenance, agency vehicle fleet maintenance and repair, housing standards, landscaping, and related vendor management.

Other

1. Other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including, medical, dental, vision and life insurance for all full time staff.
• 3 weeks paid vacation plus additional sick time.
• 11 days of paid holiday.
• 403(B) with employer contribution for eligible employees.

Unity Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Unity Care Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.