Director of Finance and HR

Who are you:

This key leadership position is responsible for overseeing and directing all financial and human resources functions, ensuring financial health and operational effectiveness. This role provides strategic financial leadership, drives HR initiatives, and contributes to the overall growth and development of our client.

What will you be doing:

Develop and execute financial strategies, budgets, and plans to ensure the Council's financial sustainability.
Oversee all financial operations.
Complete taxes and audits annually.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements.
Prepare financial materials for the CEO/President, as well as for regular meetings of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors. These materials include related resolutions, financial reports, and summary of reports.
Analyze financial data, identify trends, and make recommendations to improve financial performance.
Ensure accurate and timely financial statements and disclosures.
Collaborate with senior leadership to drive organizational goals and
Provide financial insights and analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
Develop and manage financial models for new initiatives and growth opportunities.
Lead the HR function, including managing staff payroll and benefits administration, recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, performance management, and talent development.
Develop and implement HR policies and procedures that comply with employment laws and best practices, updating and distributing the employee handbook as needed.
Promote a positive organizational culture and ensure a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Our ideal candidate has:

Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and HR best practices.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in financial software and tools including Excel, QuickBooks and Bill.com.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance.
Strong ethical and professional standards.
Master's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in financial management and HR leadership.
Proven leadership experience in finance and HR, preferably within a membership-based association or nonprofit organization.

About our client:

Our client is a non-partisan alliance of businesses, academic and health institutions, and public and private organizations throughout New England formed to promote economic growth and a high quality of life in the New England region. Headquartered in Boston, MA, and has a fully staffed office in Washington, D.C.

The mission is to identify and support federal public policies and articulate the voice of its membership regionally and nationally on important issues facing New England. They work to foster positive working relationships between its members and key federal policymakers, including members of Congress and leaders of key federal agencies. As a non-partisan organization, our client has forged strong relationships with leaders on both sides of the aisle and has won the respect of Democrats and Republicans alike.

Members include businesses and organizations large and small from throughout the six New England states. represent a wide variety of industries and sectors, including energy, financial services, health care, higher education, technology, telecommunications, and transportation.

Additional Information:

Onsite, Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00
Annual Salary 160k-220k
Annual Bonus

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