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EMEAC DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
The East Michigan Environmental Action Council (EMEAC), a growing non-profit organization dedicated to environmental justice, education, advocacy and media, seeks a Director of Finance and Administration to lead accounting and financial operations. This is an opportunity to make a difference with a dynamic and innovative organization working for the Detroit community.
The Director of Finance and Administration will be responsible for preparation of financial reports, annual budget, oversee the annual audit, prepare grant budgets and prepare financial reports for grants/contracts, handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general oversight of financial controls.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Communicate with executive director and lead team on a regular basis to review the financial position and health of the agency, identify and resolve issues, and address priority needs.
- Assure the production of accurate and timely financial reports including financial statements, contract summaries, and cash flow reports.
- Maintain accurate financial records and general ledger statements. • Process documentation related to authorization, opening, and closing of all accounts.
- Oversee all cash disbursements, including grants. Oversee reconciliation of bank statements.
- Oversee the depositing and recording of all contributions information into agency database.
- Provide research and analyses of financial results, fiscal trends and potential issues, including preparing financial statements for board of directors meetings.
- Establish monthly calendar and also manages the services of accounts payable and billing personnel that operate from centralized functional departments.
- Develop and implement financial operations improvements, including using enhanced technology and communication tools with project teams.
- Work with lead teams, fiduciary organizations and collaboration leads to ensure compliance with government contracts, preparation and timeliness of audits and efficiencies within workflow processes.
- Coordinate annual audit
- Prepare the annual agency budget in collaboration with the Executive Director, including primary department breakdowns.
- Maintain a working relationship with payroll service to assure timely processing of employee payroll along with filing all federal, state and local reports.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and capabilities:
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and adverse situations and the ability to explain complex financial positioning or analysis to financial and non-financial professionals; focused listening skills and the ability to drill down to gain greater understanding;
- Knowledge of general finance principles, including forecasting, variance analysis and financial statement analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to understand financial statements and operations, to collaborate with EMEAC lead team, and to translate financial information for managerial action; able to evaluate EMEAC’s often complex financial structures.
- Demonstrated ability to educate staff, work effectively with colleagues and report to lead team in a timely and proactive manner.
- Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and projects for self and any supporting staff.
- Demonstrates a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness; seeks to promote and improve the quality of work.
- Extensive knowledge of QuickBooks Pro and spreadsheets and using technology to improve productivity and effectiveness.
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; works well in group problem solving situations.
- Ability to manage and control many issues simultaneously, track multiple schedules and manage staff while remaining a positive and courteous attitude towards colleagues and EMEAC’s organizational partners.
EXPERIENCE
Three (3) plus years of experience and growing responsibility in non-profit financial accounting, consulting, management, or budgeting. A passion for issues surrounding public service, social welfare, social justice and/or social entrepreneurship strongly preferred. Preference will be given to those with experience working with multiple funding sources. MBA, MPA, or comparable advanced degree
To apply, please email cover letter and resume to Diana Copeland – Diana@emeac.org by June 15th 2011.