Director of Finance

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB:

The Director of Finance oversees all financial procedures for our agency, as well as managing our 3rd party IT team. This position is a hybrid (approx. 80/20) of a Controller – focused internally and analytical, and a CFO – external relationships and forward looking. Our Director of Finance is also a member of the Senior Leadership Team; involved in devising and executing strategy that supports the agency vision.

PROVIDES SUPERVISION TO: Accounting team members and IT associates

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting, including cash-flow, monthly financial statements, variance reports, annual budget, and financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Oversee and direct audit requirements such as annual financial audit, grant fiscal monitoring and CARF survey.
• Communicate accurate and complex financial information to both financially educated and non-finance group(s) including agency management and the board of directors.
• Manage all agency contracts and leases; participate in negotiations as requested
• Document, update and implement fiscal policies and procedures necessary for compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements for non-profits.
• Lead renewal processes for all commercial insurance coverages, including partnering with colleague(s) for employee benefit renewals, as appropriate.
• Identify, develop and implement internal auditing procedures for all supporting software such as Moniroo (DGR sales), Traverse (Accounting modules), ShopGoodwill.com eCommerce platform (DGR sales), FedEx (shipping revenue/expense), Salvage sales, and any other area defined.
• Manage relationships with grant partners and subcontractors to ensure monthly preparation of grant contractual billings, year-end close-outs and compliance.
• Provide direction to agency management staff in development of budgets, including Work Force Development grant contracts, new stores, and capital expenditures as needed.
• Perform cost analysis for current and future ventures as directed, may include dealing with lenders, business partners and the board of directors.
• Prepare, or support preparation of, tax returns, to include 990, 990T, sales tax, fuel tax returns, personal property tax and any other required tax report filings. Review quarterly payroll tax return, annual W-2’s; ensure accurate and timely preparation of annual 1099s as required.
• Coordinate and track technology needs for the agency, including but not limited to hardware & software maintenance, new technology, connectivity of sales equipment, management of telework solutions.
• Provide training, direction, supervision and leadership to direct reports
• Perform timely periodic performance reviews for employees.

ANCILLARY FUNCTIONS:

• Lead evaluation, selection, and instillation of hardware and software upgrades.
• Represent the agency at professional networking events, including actively participating in the Association of California Goodwill’s Finance Pillar.
• Participate on agency committees as assigned.
• Conduct self in courteous and professional manner at all times.
• Adhere to all agency policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or Finance required.
• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP required.
• Active CPA or CMA preferred.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Supervisory experience mandatory.
• Valid CA Class C Driver’s License
• Must have access to a reliable passenger vehicle and proof of auto insurance that supports completion of essential and ancillary functions of the position, including spontaneous travel to other Goodwill locations.

DESIRED TRAITS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Respect of others.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to understand, speak and be understood in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical skills in accounting and IT; experience with grant accounting preferred.
• Highly organized, self-directed and detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to thrive and be highly effective in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Strong relationship builder and communicator with experience working with diverse teams
• Ability to work with tight deadlines occasionally

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clean, well-ventilated office with overhead lighting, carpet, temperate climate, low to moderate noise level. Frequent interruptions. Occasional trips to offsite locations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous sitting. Fine finger movements with continual computer use. Frequent bending, reaching, and grasping. Visual skills required.

Department: Administration
This is a full-time position