Position:Finance Director – Los Angeles, CA
Location:Los Angeles, CA
Reports to:Chief Financial Officer
About RI:Relief International (RI) is a leading global humanitarian organization and home to teams of humanitarian activist-professionals committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the world’s most vulnerable populations. By partnering with beneficiaries and communities on the front-lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between immediate relief and long-term community development.
Position Summary:The Finance Director has the overall responsibility for day-to-day management of Financial Management. He/she will also be responsible for Cash Management, Internal Auditing and Compliance functions of the Finance Department. The Finance Director will serve as a participant in the global finance team providing leadership and coordination in the administrative, accounting, and budgeting efforts of Relief International.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Financial Management Systems
- Responsible for all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems to make sure they are in compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements;
- Provide oversight of the recording of HQ revenues, payroll and non-personnel related expenditures;
- Ensure that trial balance accounts are reconciled with the proper support schedules and related documents are complete and properly filed;
- Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner;
- Clearly and timely communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of RI’s financial condition;
- Build the capacity of the team and constantly provide support and training to increase productivity and job satisfaction of the team;
- Participate in the review and any amendments to the existing RI Finance Policies and Procedures;
- Participate as a member of the Finance department team in the annual budgeting and planning process;
- Support the CFO in engaging the board’s audit and finance committees around issues and trends in financial operating models and delivery.
Cash Management
- Manage the process of daily depositing of funds from both contracts and grants and donations;
- Monitor cash position and ensure wires to the field and to selected vendors are done timely;
- Constantly analyze cash flow position and perform monthly organizational cash flow forecasting.
Internal Audit/Compliance
- Provide oversight to all internal audit and compliance activities within the Finance department;
- Provide leadership, proper planning, management during the annual A133 audit.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
He/she must have experience in a complex nonprofit 501(c)(3) that has multiple programs.
Other qualifications include:
- A minimum of 10 years of Finance and Accounting experience with 2-3 years in a leadership role preferably with an INGO;
- Minimum of a BA; CPA and/or MBA preferred;
- Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development, and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting for investments;
- A track record in grants management as it relates to compliance and reporting of government, corporate, and foundation grants is essential;
- Knowledge of accounting and reporting software; Experience with Sun Systems and QuickBooks is favorable;
- Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a diverse team; the foresight and ability to delegate accordingly;
- Keen analytic, organization, and problem solving skills, which allows for strategic data interpretation vs. simple reporting;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations;
- Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers;
- Ability to travel domestically or overseas as required by direct supervisor;
- Applicants should be eligible to work for any employer in the U.S.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, and three professional supervisory references (with contact information).
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