Director Of Finance And Administration

The Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) is a membership organization that supports and promotes the teaching of computer science, providing opportunities for K–12 teachers and their students to better understand computer science and to more successfully prepare themselves to teach and learn.

The Director of Finance and Administration will be a strategic thought-partner, and report to the Executive Director (ED). The successful candidate will be a hands-on and participative manager and will lead and develop an internal team to support the following areas: accounting and finance, business planning and budgeting, people operations, and general administration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with leadership and program teams to develop performance goals and long-term strategic plans, project and organizational budgets, and long-term financial plans
• Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting
• Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the ED; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and keep leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors; assess and implement any changes necessary
• Analyze, develop, and implement consistent and efficient operational systems and policies
• Ensure the organization meets all legal, licensing, and tax requirements
• Manage and oversee general people operations functions and policies including recruitment and onboarding, compensation and benefits, and performance evaluation
• Develop and lead internal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities in partnership with the leadership team
• Ensure that all people operations policies are consistent and streamlined
• Work closely and transparently with all external partners including third-party vendors and consultants
• Oversee general administrative functions to ensure efficient and consistent operations as the organization scale

Experience & Qualifications:

• 7+ years experience in increasingly responsible roles supporting company operations, with 3+ years experience in a leadership role
• Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office and Google Docs, particularly spreadsheets
• Experience with Quickbooks Online preferred
• Superior knowledge of multiple operational functions and principles, including finance and people operations
• Strong financial literacy and experience in developing budgets and project plans, and managing financial audit and tax return processes (with external firm)
• Experience in leading and/or supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and simultaneously
• Collaborative leadership style with exceptional written and verbal communications skills
• Experience liaising with an engaged Board of Directors
• Discretion in handling sensitive information
• Knowledge of government grants administration as well as fundraising and partnership development a plus
• Non-profit experience strongly preferred

Other:

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% time and occasionally work outside normal business hours. Travel costs are covered by CSTA.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident