Director of Finance

Position Title: Director of finance

Summary of Position: Responsible for safeguarding and maximizing organizations’ assets.

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures for effective internal control over receipts and disbursements and correct allocation in the accounting system.

Supervise financial operations and accounting staff in accounts payable, payroll, billing, cash receipts, and benefits administration.

Ensure contract billing preparation and monitor accounts receivable for timely payment.

Work directly with government grantors as needed to obtain clarification of grant terms, timing of granting process, method and timing of billings, allowable expenses, and additional reporting as required.

Prepare monthly journal entries and financial reports for management and board of directors.

Bank reconciliations, cash and investment monitoring, implement approved transfers.

Prepare or supervise preparation of specialized reports to assist managers with their program monitoring. Examples of these include financial assistance, billing, and cash receipts monitoring.

Prepare budgets and other grantor specific reports for grant proposals and final accounting for grantors to assist development efforts.

5Monitor financial health of agency and work with leadership and management teams to develop and implement action plans to ensure the agency remains viable.

Work with leadership and management teams to develop agency strategies, policies, and practices for best management practices and to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Prepare the annual budget. Facilitate participation of management team in the budgeting process.

Facilitate the annual audit process and draft the GAAP financial reports. Ensure no audit findings through compliance with internal control procedures and proper transaction recording and documentation.

Provide staff support for Board of Directors Finance, Investment, and Audit committees.

Ensure all quarterly and annual filings have been made. These include payroll tax returns and bureau of labor reports, 1099’s, sales tax returns, annual 990, 199, and RRF-1, welfare exemptions, business property tax returns, and business licenses.

Qualifications:

B.S. Accounting
CPA a plus
10 years accounting, 5 years nonprofit management
2 years supervisory experience
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.
Ability to work with leadership and management in a professional manner.
Proficient in Microsoft office, Excel, Word, Fund accounting software, preferably Sage MIP
Responsive to the needs of both internal and external parties, to work well with diverse personalities.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Understanding and commitment to the mission and goals of Catholic Charities

Accountability: Chief Executive Officer
Board of Directors
Government agencies and private grantors

BENEFITS:
Benefits include group medical, dental and vision insurance; 403(b) Plan, plus life and
disability insurance.

TO APPLY: Position is open until filled. Please send your cover letter and resume as follows:

Via Email: HR@cceb.org (preferred method of submittal)

Via Mail: Catholic Charities of the East Bay
Attn: Rhonda Marion-Lott
433 Jefferson Street
Oakland, CA 94607

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience