Director of Finance - Northside Center for Child Development

ABOUT NORTHSIDE CENTER

Northside Center is known for our wonderful work culture and our expert teams of educators and clinicians. Most importantly, look forward to joining us in achieving our mission to provide children and families with the support they need to overcome adversity and thrive. Ensuring that our high-quality outcome-driven behavioral, mental health and education services propel struggling children forward, away from the ill effects of poverty and racism, toward a future limited only by the scope of their dreams.

JOB SUMMARY

To drive financial planning and analyze performance and risks, including investment assessments. A strategic thinker and effective leader, committed to making cost-effective decisions. Responsible for monitoring, administering, supervising, overseeing, and providing leadership for all financial operations to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and oversight. Maintain a strong relationship with the Board of Directors, providing information as requested and needed. Critically review procedures for billing, accounts receivables/payables, and payroll, recommending changes to enhance payment collections.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and supervise financial operations staff, including the preparation of financial analysis and budgeting of contracts.
• Collaborate with other Department Directors and Chiefs to implement cost-effective financial and MIS procedures.
• Oversee billing and payment vouchers.
• Manage accounts payable.
• Handle accounts receivables and collections.
• Supervise payroll processes.
• Administer insurance matters.
• Oversee taxes and ensure timely filing of 990 tax returns.
• Manage cash, including banking relations, bank accounts, statement reconciliations, and cash reports.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual postings, reconciliations, closings, and reports for management, the finance committee, the Board of Directors, and others, including timely cash flow reports.
• Compare operating reports to forecasts and budgets, including variance analysis.
• Ensure timely responses to funding agencies regarding billing and CFR matters to accelerate cash collections.
• Expand data processing capabilities of financial operations.
• Establish and document accounting and financial operations systems, controls, and procedures.
• Conduct capital investment analysis.
• Provide budget and actual financial information, data, and analysis for Northside Center programs and internal operations (e.g., Human Resources, Clinic, School, Head Start, Fund Development office, facilities management, and independent public accountants).
• Supervise accurate and timely external independent audits.
• Conduct internal audits.
• Implement processes and software for procurement, AP,AR, and finance support

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Ability to work with a diversity of people, negotiate effectively, specifically with the various departments within the organization
• Strong writing, relationship development, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Critical thinker, analytical, and detail-oriented
• Creative, strategic, and results-oriented Team player, flexible, and agile with the ability to work in a complex and fast-paced environment and manage multiple relationships and projects under deadlines
  
  CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent work ethic
• Commitment to working in a mission-driven organization
• Demonstrated personal ethics and values
• Cross-team collaboration and cooperation
• Team player who works well with a diverse group of people

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required (MBA, M.S. & CPA desirable)
• 6-10 Years of Not-For-Profit experience, with knowledge of grant and government contract reporting and requirements
• Excellent Knowledge of reporting and record keeping procedures

Compensation: $127,000 - $142,000