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Accelerate Change Network · 8 hours ago

Director of Finance (Full Time, Remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$90K/yr - $110K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and professional development

Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the Board of Directors, auditors, bankers, and legal counsel

Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, providing clear and concise financial information

Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure efficient and effective financial management across all entities

Oversee all accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting

Prepare timely and accurate financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders, including the Board of Directors, donors, and regulatory agencies

Analyze financial data and provide insights to inform strategic decision-making

Oversee the processing and accounting of stock donations, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations

Collaborate with the development team to manage donor relationships and ensure accurate recording and reporting of donations

Create and facilitate the organization’s and incubated partners’ annual budgeting process

Monitor bank accounts and all A/R payment accounts and transactions

Implement and manage the new accounting system, NetSuite, ensuring accurate coding and timely check deposits

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax regulations for each entity (c4, c3, and for-profit)

Prepare and file all necessary tax returns, including Form 990 for the nonprofit entities

Manage tax audits and inquiries

Establish and enforce the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), nonprofit accounting standards, policies, and principles

With input from the VP of Finance and Operations, develop our strategy, priorities, and innovations to our systems and approach in finance

Work in close collaboration with other Departments in the Finance and Operations area to address rapidly changing Accelerate Change and network needs that are directly or indirectly related to finance

Work with the Leadership Team to shape the strategy and methodology for Accelerate Change; coach, support, remove barriers for, and hold accountable the Finance Department team

Ensure communication across the organization, network, and with external stakeholders is clear and within a timely manner

Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them

Take on additional responsibilities and pitch in to help meet the evolving needs of our growing team

Be committed to our goal of becoming an anti-racist organization

Serve as a resource to our network of partners, including sharing best practices, training, convening, and troubleshooting

Take an entrepreneurial approach to their work and learning new skills

Seek out opportunities to deepen their skills on current/emerging platforms and with lean startup methodology

Qualification

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Nonprofit finance experienceStakeholder managementFinancial strategies developmentAccounting functions oversightNetSuiteTax complianceGAAP knowledgeFinancial analysisBudgetingInterest in digital media

Required

5+ years experience with key responsibilities: We’re looking for someone who has at least five years of experience with finance and accounting functions. We’re most interested in candidates who have finance and accounting experience in roles with nonprofit organizations.

Commitment to social change. Accelerate Change is a progressive workplace focused on civic engagement with BIPOC and low-income communities. You have a demonstrated commitment to this work and you’d like to be part of a team of people who do, too.

Attention to detail: One of your strengths is your keen attention to detail. While none of us are perfect, you have a track record of delivering error-free work and you take pride in your precision as a finance and accounting leader.

Stakeholder communication: You’re a pro at providing written and verbal updates and communicating with key stakeholders effectively. You enjoy blocks of time where you’re head down in financials as much as you enjoy blocks of time where you’re in meetings with colleagues, and you’re okay with having both of those time blocks during any given day.

Solution finder: You know that there are some things in finance and accounting that are inflexible as part of accounting standards and compliance. Outside of those areas, you enjoy (not just tolerate!) tapping into your creativity to identify solutions that advance an organization’s impact and positively affect the work experience of your teammates. You’re no stranger to the mindset of finding a way to get to 'yes' (consistent with accounting standards and compliance) in response to organizational needs, even if it’s 'yes, and...' or 'yes, but not quite yet.'

Interest in digital media: You are interested in the power of digital media for organizing and social change. You regularly engage - personally or professionally - with many of the following and are interested to learn more about Accelerate Change’s work with others on this list: TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, podcasts, streaming shows.

Benefits

Flexibility for work and life: Unlike a lot of places, we actually believe that people should only work 40 hours each week, except for occasional sprints that require more time in a week. We also trust everyone to make a schedule that works for them, as long as you’re able to join all necessary meetings. Want to work more one day and less the next? Fine by us. Work better in the middle of the night than during the afternoon? Go for it. Need to shift your hours to be able to pick up your kid from school? All good.

Health care at the beginning of your employment with individual premiums fully covered and cost-share for dependents. Vision and dental plans are available at-cost to the individual.

401K contributions and matching program available at the beginning of your employment.

15 paid vacation days, 6 paid holidays, 3 paid floating holidays each year and 7.5 paid sick days each year

Professional development funds, with renewal of funds each fiscal year

Cell phone and internet reimbursement (or co-working reimbursement): We acknowledge that working from home requires using your own internet and phone for work purposes so we offer a set reimbursement amount for cell phone and internet usage. If working home isn’t for you, we also have the option for folks to rent a co-working space and get reimbursed for their monthly costs.