Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County · 8 hours ago
Director of Finance
Santa Cruz, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $114K/yr
5+ years expThe Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County is a mission-driven organization that connects local people for good in the community. The Director of Finance is responsible for leading the financial operations, including managing budgets, overseeing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with GAAP standards.
CommunitiesEducationNon ProfitPersonal Development
Responsibilities
Produces, monitors and analyzes financial reports including but not limited to Budget to Actuals, Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Investments and periodically presents summaries and analysis to agency leadership and funders. Ensures that all content, processes and records retentions for these statements meet GAAP
Develops, implements and oversees annual finance calendars for VC divisions in conjunction with the Executive Team
Oversees cost reports and claims for a variety of funding sources including local, state and national government contracts
Identifies and communicates financial anomalies and discrepancies in a timely manner to Executive leadership
Oversees VC financial systems to ensure accuracy of accounting, reporting, claiming and budgeting
Researches and benchmarks VC’s budget size, scope and financial systems with other non-profits to develop effective strategies for financial sustainability and growth
Manages process of Annual Independent Audit, including filing all required local, state and federal returns; and Workers Comp Audits; provides information as needed for other audits and reviews
Develops and manages agency budgets, including Division, program and contract specific budgets that are collaboratively developed with Division Managers, reviewed and approved by Finance Committee and Board of Directors
Monitors revenue/expenses of multiple budgets units to identify overspending, low productivity and other irregularities and works with Senior Leadership to present actionable and timely budget information and resolve budget issues
Develops grant and contract budgets in accordance with funder requirements, program specifications and GAAP standards
Maintains a calendar of contract claiming, reporting and compliance deadlines
Monitors and adjusts the chart of accounts with the Senior Accountant
Oversees an updated, audit-ready set of grant and contract files including current and executed contracts, claims, payments, reports & correspondence
Oversees an updated database of all contract claims and payments in the Filemaker system
Utilizes information from FileMaker, QuickBooks and other tools to manage large quantities of transactions, data and reporting
Leads the VC Fiscal Division including direct supervision of the VC Senior Accountant, Contract Manager, Data Specialist
Facilitates monthly, quarterly and annual budget reconciliation meetings
Supports the fiscal team in achieving high quality outcomes through ongoing training, tools and management
Performs annual evaluations of fiscal team members to enhance teamwork, staff development and work quality
Is the primary staff of the VC Finance Committee and responsible for Agenda Packets and materials for monthly meetings; maintaining and updating Agency Fiscal Policies and practices
Prepares and presents fiscal reports regularly at the Finance Committee, Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team meetings
Serves on Senior Leader Team of the Volunteer Center
Is familiar with rules and principles of nonprofit accounting according to GAAP and applies those principles to work daily. Provides analysis, oversight and recommendations to VC leadership regarding financial policies and practices to meet our goal of excellent financial stewardship. Helps coach and explain VC financial practice to Program Leaders
Qualification
Required
A minimum of an undergraduate degree in a related field – bookkeeping, finance or accounting preferred
Five years of experience managing budgets, financial systems and contracts of a similar size and scope for a nonprofit or government entity, and/or equivalent experience
A minimum of two years providing supervision to fiscal and/or administrative staff
Strong knowledge of nonprofit fund accounting methods and procedures according to GAAP
Prior experience with oversight or management of government grants or contracts
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple time sensitive tasks with a flexible, cooperative and solution focused attitude
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including written memos, reports, letters and presentations
Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills including comparative statistics, reporting formats and preparing graphs and charts
Proficient use of Excel, File Maker and Word, preferably in Mac OS; familiarity with accounting software, preferably QuickBooks and other robust financial tools/systems
Ability to work independently and progress on multiple projects
Knowledge of common loss control and stewardship practices, ability to pass a criminal records check
Positive and solution focused attitude
Preferred
Accounting: 5 years
Non-profit accounting: 4 years
Supervising: 2 years
Benefits
Employer sponsored Health care
Employer sponsored Vision plan
Employer sponsored Acupuncture and chiropractic coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Retirement Plan
10 Paid Holidays
6 Floating holidays per year after satisfying all eligibility requirements.
12 days of accrued Vacation for the first year of employment at one day per month
Sick Leave
Paid 1/2 hour lunch
Flexible Spending Account options
Eligible for mileage reimbursement
Paid Professional Development Trainings
Flexible/Hybrid work schedule options
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Company
Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County
The Volunteer Center is your source for the latest news, information, and tools to empower you to “Be the Difference” in Santa Cruz County.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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