Empowersustainablepovertyrecovery.Shapeglobalimpact.Leadwithpurpose.
LightaSingleCandleFoundation(LASC)isseekingamissiondrivenFinanceManagertoserveastheseniorfinancialleaderforbothLightaSingleCandleFoundation.Thisisarareopportunitytostepintoahighimpactroleatagrowing,valuesdrivenorganizationworkingtobreakthecycleofpovertythroughsustainablecommunitytransformation.
AsourFinanceManager,you'llbemorethananumbersexpert-you'llbeastrategicpartner,astewardoffinancialintegrity,andakeycontributortothelongtermsuccessofourmission.You'llworkcloselywithourExecutiveDirector,President,andleadershipteamtoensurefinancialexcellenceacrossU.S.andinternationalinitiatives.
WhyThisRoleMatters
LASCfundsmorethan120projectsannuallyacrossCentralAmerica,theCaribbean,andSt.Louis.Ourworkfocusesonsustainablepovertyrecovery,foodsecurity,incomedevelopment,andcommunitytransformation.Youwillbejoiningatightknit,collaborativegroupcommittedtoempowerment,accountability,andhope.Yourleadershipwilldirectlyinfluencehowresourcesareinvested,howpartnersgrow,andhowcommunitiesthrive.
WhatYou'llLead
- FinancialLeadership&Oversight
- ManageallfinancialoperationsforLASC
- Overseecashflow,forecasting,andreserveplanning
- Establishandmonitorstronginternalcontrols
- Leadannualbudgetingandlongtermfinancialplanning
- Compliance,Reporting&Audit
- Ensuretimelycompliancewithallfederalandstateregulations
- Prepareandmanagetheannualauditand990processwithexternalauditors
- Maintainclean,accuratefinancialswithnosignificantauditadjustments
Grantmaking&PartnerSupport
- Executeallgrantdistributionsandtrackallocations
- Reviewpartnerbudgets,financialstatements,andannualreports
- Conductcommunityauditstoensuretransparencyandaccuracy
- CollaboratewiththeDirectorofCommunityTransformationonpartnercoststructures
- SupportROItargetsettingandmeasurementwithM&Eandleadershipteams
InvestmentManagement
- ManagetheinvestmentadvisorrelationshipalongsidetheExecutiveDirector
- PreparequarterlyinvestmentperformanceupdatesfortheBoardandFinanceCommittee
- LeadplanningandexecutionoftheannualInvestmentAdvisorMeeting
Leadership&Collaboration
- CoordinateandleadFinanceCommitteemeetings
- Providefinancialcoachingandsupporttointernalteammembers
- Contributetoapositive,missionalignedteamculture
Qualifications
- Bachelor'sdegreeinAccountingorFinance(required)
- 5+yearsofnonprofitfinancialoversightandanalysispreferred
- StrongExcelskillsandcomfortwithcomplexfinancialmodeling
- Experiencereviewingbudgets,financialstatements,andprojectcosts
- Excellentcommunicationandinterpersonalskills
- Highlyorganized,detailoriented,andabletomanagemultiplepriorities
- Acollaborativespiritandapassionforservingvulnerablecommunities
- AbilitytotraveltoLASCpartnerlocationsandconferences
- ResidenceintheSt.LouisregionandabilitytoworkfromourChesterfieldofficedaily
WhoYouAre
- Compassionateandcommittedtopovertyrecovery
- Selfmotivated,dependable,andproactive
- Flexible,adaptable,andenergizedbyadynamicmission
- Skilledatbalancingindependentworkwithteamcollaboration
- Drivenbyexcellence,integrity,andmeaningfulimpact
Compensation&Benefits
- Salary:$110,000-$120,000,basedonexperience
- Annualperformanceandsalaryreview
- Paidvacationandholidays
- Healthinsuranceandretirementplan
AboutLightaSingleCandleFoundation
Founded in 2002, Light a Single Candle Foundation partners with organizations in El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and St. Louis, MO to advance sustainable poverty recovery. Our work continues to evolve as we deepen our commitment to comprehensive, communitydriven development. Learn more at www.lightasinglecandle.org