Finance Director

Finance Director

THE POSITION: 
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Finance Director is a member of the organization’s executive team and the lead financial position in the organization. This position is responsible for all financial activity, including but not limited to: tracking cash flow,  financial planning, analyzing the company's financial strengths and weaknesses and  proposing strategic direction. 

The Finance Director is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization, guiding its financial strategy, planning, and maintaining its fiscal stability to include collaboration with the executive management team to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management: Manage the company's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and auditing. Ensure that the financial transactions, policies, and procedures meet the organization's short and long-term business objectives and are conducted in accordance with regulations, accounting principles, and standards.
    
2. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement the financial strategy of the organization. This includes long-term financial planning and forecasting, risk management, identifying areas for cost optimization, and investment strategies.
    
3. Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements. Ensure the timely reporting of key financial data and updates to the CEO, Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders.
    
4. Compliance: Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions. This includes tax planning and compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations.
    
5. Leadership: Direct the finance and accounting team and ensure their ongoing professional development and training. Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required
• Experience:
  • Eight to ten years of experience in financial management is required
  • 2 years supervisory experience
  • 2 years experience leading and completing cross-functional projects
• Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:  
  • High-energy, self-starter with a passion for NWACS mission is essential
  • Exemplify NWACS values and uphold high professional and ethical standards
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail; ability to work in a high-paced environment and manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Establish effective professional relationships with peers, support staff, volunteers, supervisors, and other professionals
  • Flexible and adaptive style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical human resource initiatives
  • Proficient in accounting software packages and Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant designation
• Experience with Abila/Sage MIP, E-Finance a plus

Mission Alignment:

• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the nonprofit sector and the organization’s mission

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands:

The demands described are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Tasks may involve walking, standing, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Some evening and weekend work events required.
• Must pass all criminal history and child maltreatment background checks.
• Must submit to pre-employment drug screening, as well as random drug screens when directed.
• Valid driver's license, proof of personal automobile insurance, and acceptable driving record required to drive Shelter vehicle for Shelter business.
• Must maintain confidentiality and privacy regarding all Children’s Shelter residents' information in accordance with NWACS policy and all applicable Federal and state laws/regulations.
• Attend and participate in mandatory training, staff meetings, and all other events, as required.
• Set, maintain, and communicate appropriate personal and professional boundaries.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner per NWACS procedures.

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it.  Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.