FLSA Status:
Exempt
Salary Range:
$55,000 – $65,000 annually
Working Hours:
40 hours per week, Monday – Friday with some nights and weekends, as needed
Summary of Position:
The Operations and Finance Director oversees WCMS Foundation’s finance and administration departments. Responsibilities include directing and managing finances,
and operations. The Operations and Finance Director is supervised by the Chief Executive Officer, works in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer and leadership team, and supervises the Operations and Finance team. The Operations and Finance Director is a full-time, exempt position.
Position Responsibilities:
Financial Management: 50%
- Provide financial oversight for the organization and be responsible for the entire range of financial management, from daily operations to high-level management.
- Oversee the annual finance planning/budgeting processes and prepare the annual operating Work with staff and board to develop/implement program and organizational budgets.
- Prepare monthly profit/loss, balance sheet and cash flow financial statements.
- Monitor, interpret and present financial results of operations and programs each month. Serve as financial liaison with the board, providing financial reports.
- Coordinate the annual audit with an independent CPA and prepare the IRS 990 form.
- Oversee licensing, Secretary of State reporting, annual property tax exemptions, insurance and reporting requirements.
- Facilitates payroll, payroll liabilities, and benefits including PTO accrual and retirement plans.
- Create and maintain excellent financial controls, policies and procedures.
Ensure efficient functioning and documentation for all financial systems including receipts, disbursements, billing, bookkeeping, budgeting and accounting. - Prepare budgets and financial reports for foundation grants and track reporting of foundation project/program budgets and expenditures. Work with leadership team and program staff for timely grant proposal and grant report submissions.
Operations: 50%
- Supervise the Operations and Finance Manager and Coordinator.
- Work with the Operations and Finance Manager on tasks related to building upkeep and change.
- Negotiate/manage project-related contracts with consultants, contractors and suppliers.
- Serve as information technology (IT) contact and purchase IT equipment as needed.
- Oversee compensation, recruitment, benefits package for WCMS Foundation.
- Work with leadership team and set up two all-staff meetings each
- Manage logistics for board meetings and retreats.
- Update board contact information with board terms.
- Compile the annual board slate and update any governance items.
- Monitor and invite board to review orientation and general board information documents.
Qualifications:
Someone with a passion for organizational management, a background in finance, a strong background in nonprofit management and a track record in finances, and organizational development. A commitment to fiscal responsibility and inclusion excellence are important.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required (business, nonprofit management,
accounting, finance, economics, and math). Master’s degree is preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of 7 years of nonprofit experience required; a preference for 10 years of nonprofit and accounting leadership experience. A detailed understanding of nonprofit finance and accounting functions is critical. This experience includes fiscal manager, accounting manager, Certified Public Accountant with a demonstrated record of achievement.
Leadership and Management:
Capacity for managing and leading people; ability to connect to staff both individually and in large groups; capacity to enforce accountability; strong commitment to follow-through; and high emotional intelligence.
Strategic Vision:
Ability to think strategically, anticipate future consequences and trends and
incorporate them into the organizational planning.
To Apply:
Email resume, cover letter, and three references to admin@mywcms.org.
