Catalyst:Ed · 2 days ago

Director of Finance

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$130K/yr - $160K/yr

12+ years exp

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Yanika Daniels (she/her)

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Responsibilities

Develop long-term financial sustainability plans and budgets, aligning with the organization’s mission, strategic goals, and growth objectives.

Serve as a key thought partner to the CEO and VPs on financial strategy, sustainability, and risk management.

Conduct dynamic financial forecasting and scenario planning to assess future financial risks and opportunities — bring flexible and adaptive thinking to support decision-making and ensure the organization is well-prepared for various potential outcomes.

Ensure efficient allocation of resources and maximizing the impact of available funds to support growth and sustainability.

Ensure effective risk management practices, including monitoring key financial risks, maintaining internal controls, and overseeing compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Oversee the development of annual, multi-year operating, and project budgets in partnership with the CEO and Executive Team.

Monitor financial performance and cash flow, providing regular updates to the CEO, VPs, and Board.

Prepare financial reports for Board meetings and engage with key Board members on financial matters.

Refine and implement efficient financial processes and systems, ensuring compliance with nonprofit financial regulations — lead an evaluation of current financial systems, and if necessary, propose and lead a redesign or overhaul to better support the organization’s needs.

Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place to safeguard the organization’s assets and ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Ensure strong financial processes, including: Invoicing and payments (consultants, vendors, etc.), Receivables and payables management, Expense guidelines, tracking, and reconciliation, Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.

Oversee payroll and benefits administration in collaboration with the People & Operations team.

Lead the annual audit process, including preparation of all necessary financial documents and liaising with external auditors.

Ensure accurate and timely tax filings, collaborating with the outsourced accounting vendor and auditors to maintain compliance with all nonprofit tax requirements.

Maintain financial records and documentation to support audit and tax processes.

Administer and manage financial aspects of grants, including monitoring, reporting, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements.

Work closely with all teams to ensure the appropriate and strategic allocation of funds across multiple funding streams, maximizing the impact of available resources.

Support proposal development, contract negotiations, and financial reporting for grants.

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