Director Of Finance And Accounting

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTING

Part-time / 20 hours per week

SUMMARY:

We are looking for a dependable, motivated, and detail-oriented professional, to lead and manage all financial operations for a team helping to support children and families experiencing foster care. Sound like you? Perfect. Keep reading….

Atlanta Angels is an innovative nonprofit that seeks to change the way children, youth and families experience the foster care system. Our fast-growing organization is looking for a self-starter who exudes these four core competencies: Professionalism, Passion, Initiative, Adaptability.

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

The Director of Finance & Accounting is responsible for management of all financial functions of the business, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, planning, analysis, reporting, and compliance. Will develop financial policies, implement internal controls, and provide strategic direction that supports the overall short and long term goals of the organization.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Management, Reporting, and Compliance

• Review of monthly financial statements, ensuring timeliness and accuracy of all reports prepared by the Finance Coordinator.
• Supervision of Finance Coordinator on staff, including managing workload and assigning responsibilities as needed.
• Review of monthly bank and credit card statements and reconciliation of cash accounts to ensure integrity of balance sheet.
• Manage payment of all organizational expenses, including employee and volunteer reimbursements.
• Maintain a close working relationship and open communication with the Executive Director
• Communication of financial statements, metrics, and summaries to all relevant stakeholders (e.g. Executive Director, Board Treasurer, Finance Committee).
• Prepare condensed financial reports, cash position report, and financial summary to review with Board Treasurer for presentation to the Board of Directors
• Serve as an expert advisor to the Executive Director and Board of Directors through the interpretation of complex financial information to assist in decision-making.
• Serve as the key point of contact for external auditors, providing documentation and responding to inquiries as needed to support financial statement review (or audit) and Form 990 preparation and filing
• Explore new investment opportunities and provide recommendations on potential returns and risks.
• Oversee development and implementation of investment and operating reserve policies.
• Ensure documentation of financial processes and procedures and make recommendations to eliminate inefficiencies.

Financial Planning, Analysis, and Budgeting

• Conduct monthly meetings with Executive Director, Board Treasurer, and other team members as needed, to review general financial health of organization and all financial reports, with a focus on Budget vs Actuals, ensuring organization is on track to meet Strategic Plan goals.
• Conduct quarterly meetings with the National CFO and Board Treasurer to review quarterly financial statements.
• Research and implement the use of financial metrics/KPIs that will best assess organizational health and guide leadership in decision making and reviewing annual financial performance.
• Prepare monthly cash flow projections and monitor cash operations, including forecasting needs and ensuring adequate cash flow and availability of funds.
• Review quarterly financial statements, prepare forecasts, identify and explain variances from annual organizational budget, and provide recommendations as needed to achieve annual financial goals.
• Lead in planning and execution of the organization’s annual budgeting process, including collaborating with the Executive Director, Board Treasurer, and Finance Committee.
• Conduct a high-level review of total organizational costs for each employee, volunteer, client, and program.
• Review department, project, event, and in-kind budgets as needed.

Other Financial, Operational and Development Support

• Consult with Executive Director on grant proposal applications, review and edit agreements as needed, create organizational and project budgets, and provide financial information as requested by grantors
• Create, manage, and report on grant budgets for internal review and external reporting as requested by funders.
• Compile financial information for mid-year and annual impact reports
• Manage all aspects of reporting and compliance to maintain the organization’s status with the Division of Family and Children Services and the Georgia Department of Revenue as a Qualified Foster Child Support Organization (QFCSO)
• Reconcile total revenue to donations recorded in the donor management system. Provide the Executive Director with accurate and timely donor reports and metrics.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or similar field required. MBA or Master’s degree with a concentration in finance, accounting, or similar field preferred.
• 7-10 years experience in accounting, finance, or relevant fields required. Experience in nonprofit financial management preferred.
• High level of competence with Excel required
• Experience with Google Suite and QuickBooks preferred
• Strong initiative and the ability to generate solutions in a timely manner. Operates with a high sense of urgency and responsiveness balanced by a need for providing accurate information based on strategic priorities.
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and structured in the creation and presentation of information. Ability to synthesize complex financial matters into clearly articulated financial and business summaries for all stakeholders.
• Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Understands the importance of stewarding donations well and makes financial decisions in accordance with our mission, vision, and values.
• Above all, is passionate about ensuring that every family who fosters is radically supported and every youth in foster care has the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.

WORK CONTEXT:

Requires using discretion when presenting and discussing information to external stakeholders to avoid disclosing confidential information.

Flexible work environment with one day in the office (located in Alpharetta, GA) per week.

Starting at 20 hours per week with the opportunity to grow as the organization grows. The ideal candidate will be flexible in gradually converting to a full-time employee in 2024.

Atlanta Angels is not a religious organization and accepts all people as they are. Staff members should demonstrate a spirit of inclusivity and acceptance of people from all backgrounds and walks of life.

REQUIRED:

• Personal Telephone
• Ability to pass state and Federal background checks

PROGRAMS USED ON THE JOB:

• Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Google suite
• QuickBooks Online
• Flipcause
• Zoom
• Slack

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to Christie at christie@atlantaangels.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check?

Experience:

• Accounting: 7 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Alpharetta, GA 30009