residency leno: Deputy Director of Finance

Our client is seeking a Deputy Director of Finance that will:

Manage the daily activities of the Finance Department at the Center including oversight of the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Receipts, Grants Management, and General Ledger functions
Ensure that all activities are captured and processed in a timely, complete and accurate manner
This position is responsible for managing the outsourced accounting relationship
Manage the monthly financial close process to ensure it is completed in a timely, efficient, and complete manner
Coordinate receipt of data from other departments to ensure the General Ledger reflects all monthly activity
Play a lead role in problem resolution
Provide oversight and management of the Project Financial Management functions of the organization including review of proposal budgets, grant financial reports, and revenue projections
Coordinate and manage the annual financial audit and timely completion of year-end tax reporting
Oversee and review the monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts including bank accounts, accounts receivable, investments, fixed assets, other assets, accounts payable, and other liability accounts

Candidates Must Have:

A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or relevant field is required
An MBA, MPA, or CPA will be a plus
Minimum 7 years of experience in nonprofit financial management or accounting
Proven experience in managing a Finance Department
Proven experience in executing monthly financial close processes
Knowledge of financial principles and practices in nonprofit organizations including 501(c) - (3) and 501(c) - (4) activity
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure
Demonstrated ability in managing multiple staff
Produce reports for the Board of Directors and Management
Work closely with the Director of Operations and Finance and Project Managers to research and develop strategies or special processes to support program efforts
Assist the Director of Operations and Finance in the preparation of annual budgets
Assist the Director of Operations and Finance with special projects, reporting, and analysis
Manage filing of subsidiary financial reports, invoices, cash receipts, tax filings, and other government filings
Maintain and promote the use of effective financial controls, procedures, and systems; and update and/or create required documentation on procedures, processes, and policies
Make hiring recommendations for the department; train and evaluate finance staff on day-to-day functions

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