Alliance for Youth Action is hiring a
Finance Director

Summary

Join our team as Finance Director and lead on day-to-day internal financial management to ensure our organization runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Requirements

• There are no formal education requirements for this position, and a CPA is not required
• Working knowledge of GAAP, audits, and other regulatory requirements in the nonprofit financial field
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets
• Experience with budget management and financial forecasting
• Knowledge of nonprofit legal structures as it relates to financial management, specifically 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 financial and legal compliance
• Detail oriented and organized, with a proven ability to effectively and independently manage projects
• A self-starter with strong initiative who - beyond directing our current systems - has the willingness to identify additional processes that could be streamlined and the skills to realize that vision

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Alliance’s daily financial operations and supervise the internal finance management and external bookkeepers, including c3/c4 cost sharing and the management of finance team members responsible for cash, bank, accounts receivable, and accounts payable processes
• Direct the Alliance’s grant and revenue management processes and systems, coordinating with the development department to ensure revenue is organized and compliant with all grant, funder, and contract requirements
• Develop and enhance financial management systems, processes, and policies as needed
• Manage internal and external teams to produce monthly financial reporting, acting as the primary reviewer on various reports to ensure accuracy and quality, including organizational budgets and cash trackers
• Lead on the Alliance’s annual financial audits and coordinate with Executive Management to ensure accurate and timely IRS 990 filings
• Work with Executive Management on Alliance's annual budgeting process, leading on planning and analysis to ensure organizational goals are achieved fiscally and compliantly
• Manage budget forecasting and reforecasting needs as necessary, and develop tools and strategies to advise Senior & Executive management to make real-time financial decisions
• Prepare financial reports for Alliance staff, leadership, board, and funders as needed, working in partnership with the CFO to present these to various stakeholders
• Develop and maintain systems and processes to manage departmental budgets, working with department heads to ensure departmental spending is aligned with established budgets and needed adjustments are implemented
• Oversee the documentation and administration of grants and contracts, ensuring that all financial and compliance requirements are met in accordance with agreed-upon terms
• Direct the Finance department in developing and enhancing internal financial process and procedures documentation
• Manage the Alliance’s fiscal sponsorship program, ensuring administrative, financial reporting and legal requirements are met, leading to the sunsetting of the program by the end of 2024
• Lead on the organizations’ state charitable registrations and renewals, managing our external vendor to ensure all registrations are kept current and in good standing while also coordinating with internal teams to ensure all business and organizational registrations are kept current and in good standing
• Oversee, manage, and supervise staff members as they develop and reach goals outlined in the strategic plan, annual work plan, and budgeting process to support the organization
• Guide the professional development of team members by identifying opportunities to grow their individual skills and abilities
• Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer to create, implement, and effectuate management processes, policies, and practices that maximize organizational capacity and streamline our financial management processes
• Oversee, manage, and supervise team members’ results, performance, standards, and goals, taking appropriate action where necessary, and supporting an environment of creativity and innovation that ultimately impacts organization-wide initiatives

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance covering 100% of employee premiums
• 75% of premiums for employee dependents
• Employer retirement contributions (SEP IRA) of 5% of salary
• Employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability income protection insurance
• Cell phone and internet stipends of $100 per month
• WMATA transportation Smartbenefits for staff located in the DMV area
• Professional development opportunities and funds
• Generous paid time off policy through which staff accrue 10 hours of PTO per month
• Unlimited sick leave
• Paid family and medical leave up to 16 weeks
• Paid Sabbatical (after 4 years of service)
• 15 paid holidays
• Potential for end of year or other bonuses