Director of Finance - Operations

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Alliance for Youth Action

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2013

🌍 Social Impact

🤝 Non-profit

📚 Education

Description

• The Alliance for Youth Action is searching for a Director of Finance & Operations. • Lead on day-to-day internal financial management and operations. • Reports to the Chief Financial Officer and directly manage two finance and operations staff. • Oversee the Alliance’s daily financial operations and supervise finance management and external bookkeepers. • Direct the Alliance’s grant and revenue management processes and systems. • Create and enhance financial management systems, processes, and policies. • Analyze and develop monthly financial reporting. • Lead on the Alliance’s annual financial audits and coordinate with Executive Management. • Manage budget forecasting and reforecasting needs as necessary. • Prepare financial reports for Alliance staff, leadership, board, and funders. • Oversee the documentation and administration of grants and contracts. • Maintain systems for internal document storage, organization, and access. • Direct organization’s development and enhancement of internal operational and administrative processes. • Manage the Alliance business insurance portfolio.

Requirements

• There are no formal education requirements for this position, and a CPA or similar certifications are not required. • The knowledge necessary for this role is often gained through undergraduate education in finance, accounting, or a related field; certification or training in accounting practices; or work experience in comparable roles. • Working knowledge of GAAP, audits, and other regulatory requirements in the nonprofit financial field. • Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets. • Experience with budget management and financial forecasting. • Ability to manage multiple projects, plan backwards, anticipate obstacles, troubleshoot, and make smart judgement calls as needed. • A track record of improving organizational systems and preparing departments to utilize them with rapidly shifting organizational demands. • Knowledge of nonprofit legal structures as it relates to financial and organizational management, specifically 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 financial and legal compliance. • Detail oriented and organized, with a proven ability to effectively and independently manage projects. • A self-starter with strong initiative who - beyond directing our current systems - has the willingness to identify additional processes that could be streamlined and the skills to realize that vision. • Willingness and excitement to think outside the box to ensure organizational values are reflected in financial and operations management. • Champion of organizational diversity & equity with a commitment to social justice. • Passion for and commitment to youth organizing and the Alliance’s mission.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance covering 100% of employee premiums • 75% of premiums for employee dependents • Employer retirement contributions (SEP IRA) of 5% of salary • Employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability income protection insurance • Cell phone and internet stipends of $100 per month • WMATA transportation Smartbenefits for staff located in the DMV area • Professional development opportunities and funds • Generous paid time off policy through which staff accrue 10 hours of PTO per month • Unlimited sick leave • Paid family and medical leave up to 16 weeks • Paid Sabbatical (after 4 years of service) • 15 paid holidays • Potential for end of year or other bonuses