The Director of Finance is responsible for leading the Friendship Shelter’s finance department’s day-to-day activities and the supervision, training, and development of the accounting team. This individual is responsible for all aspects of financial management, including accounting, financial reporting, and the development of internal control policies and procedures. Thisindividual is also responsible for managing the Organization’s financial transactions, producing reports regarding thosetransactions, and reconciling all accounts to ensure their accuracy. This position will work closely with the Organization’s third-party contracted accounting firm and will be a member of the Executive Team.

About Us: 

Friendship Shelter is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt non-profit organization, founded in 1988 to provide year-round shelter andrehabilitation to homeless adults. Today, we offer a full complement of services to the most vulnerable homeless people in our community. We are focused on finding the most appropriate permanent housing solution for each individual.

Essential Functions:

·  Lead finance department, managing staff and representing the department to internal and external constituencies.

·  Stay up to date on non-profit audit best practices and state and federal law regarding non-profit operations; comply with all laws and regulations regarding financial functions and ensure the Organization is in legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.

·  Ensure all financial reports and departments follow generally accepted accounting principles and all local, state, and federal government reporting/tax processes.

·  Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.

·  Coordinate the preparation of annual tax returns and supporting paperwork with an outside CPA partner. Ensureaudit compliance throughout the year and work with external auditors on the annual audit.

·  Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, training, and monitoring systems to ensure all Finance activities are delivered per contract requirements.

·  Cultivate relationships with staff that inspire and motivate and communicate openly with all internal stakeholders

·  Coordinate internal and external audits

·  Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

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·  Manage cashflow in order to support organizational operations

·  Oversee grant budgeting, tracking, reporting, and compliance.

·  Ensure proper allocation and restriction of funds in accordance with donor and grantor requirements

Required Skills/ Abilities:

·  Exceptional knowledge of financial and accounting practices.

·  Ability to lead a team to accomplish department and organizational goals.

·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·  Ability to work independently.

·  Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

·  Excellent time management skills with the ability to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines.

·  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·  Demonstrated computer software competencies, especially QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.

Basic Qualifications:

·  Minimum of six years of experience in an accounting role.

·  Minimum of three years of supervisory experience.

·  Experience with non-profit accounting, grants, and government contract management required.

·  Experience in non-profit housing preferred.

·  Bachelor’s or more advanced degree or professional licenses/certifications in accounting or finance, or comparable work experience.

Work Environment:

·  Traditional office setting (some remote work is available, but in-office work will be required.)

·  Occasional in-person interaction with members of the public.

·  Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Job Type:

·  Full-time, exempt.

·  Direct supervisory responsibilities (two direct reports.)

Discliamer:

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of job tasks performed while working forFriendship Shelter. It does not include all required job tasks and duties and they may change as business requires. It is also not designed to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job role.

Friendship Shelter is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment related to race, color,religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.