New Orleans, LA
Roles and Responsibility:
Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Monitor progress and changes in financial status and keep the CEO and board abreast of Sankofa CDC’s financial status.
Prepare regular financial reports for the CEO and Board that are meaningful, detailed, and understandable.
Oversee all financial, project/program, and grants accounting and collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments.
Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate and lead all audit activity, including the annual audit process.
Execute payroll and maintain accrued annual employee benefits.
Make recommendations to the CEO and the board’s audit and finance committee on financial operating models and delivery.
Lead annual budgeting and planning processes in conjunction with the CEO, senior leadership team and finance committee.
Administer and review all budgets (operations, programs, cash, grants, etc.) with monitoring and reporting of progress and updates.
Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting, as well as accounts payable and accounts receivable by working with program leads to assess the financial efficacy of program operations.
Establish finance and administrative systems to support operations.
Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, cost allocations, program budget applications, and expenditures.
Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/reporting system.
Ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to, and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices.
Qualifications:
Strategic and critical thinker with personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Sankofa CDC.
Minimum of a BA, ideally with an MBA/CPA or related degree.
Demonstrable experience in nonprofit; ideally broad financial and operations management experience.
The ideal candidate has the experience of final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting and audit coordination for either a division or significant program area.
Ability to translate financial concepts and effectively collaborate with programmatic and fundraising colleagues who may not have finance backgrounds.
A track record in grants management as it relates to compliance and reporting of government, corporate and foundation grants is essential.
Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; and with knowledge of accounting and reporting software.
Proficient in utilizing Bill.com and QuickBooks Online for efficient financial management and reporting.
Commitment to training programs that maximize individual and organization goals across the organization including best practices in human resources activities.