Director, Finance

Position Purpose
As a direct report of the Vice President, Finance, the Director, Finance ensures effectiveness and compliance of the accounting and reporting functions for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA). The Director, Finance manages fiscal functions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and ethical standards. They will ensure the highest degree of organizational integrity and transparency and manage revenue recognition, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial planning and operations, donor compliance, audit and overall Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) agency compliance.

Remote Work Location Requirement

This position is approved for remote work within the Continental United States only. Any permanent change to the geographic location of an employee’s remote work arrangement from the region identified at the time of hire must be reviewed and approved in advance by both the employee’s direct manager and Human Resources

FLSA Status: Full Time, Exempt

Location: Continental United States (100% Remote)

Travel: Approximately 5%

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accounting & Financial Oversight
  • Direct general accounting function, ensuring best practices for systems and procedures are documented and implemented in accordance with GAAP, for all BBBSA financial/accounting processes
  • Oversee the balance sheet and income statement, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to stakeholders.
  • Review and manage monthly, quarterly and annual closing reports focusing on data accuracy, correct project allocations, cash flow, and the minimization of adjusting journals. This includes bank and balance sheet reconciliations, payroll, aging reports, and corrections action plans.
  • Prepare and review monthly financial reports as requested, and present financial analysis to the VP, Finance and CFAO.
  • Review and approve transactions posted in Intacct and highlight data accuracy and integrity issues and follows up with parties concerned to resolve outstanding issues promptly.
  • Prepare monthly risk assessments and highlight risk areas for finance leadership to consider.
  • Manage accounting, banking, and reporting systems access ensuring that the right people have access to timely and needed information.

• Policy, Audit & Compliance
  • Assist the VP, Finance in developing policies and procedures and ensure all assigned responsibilities are performed in an efficient manner meeting established timeliness and quality standards on a day-to-day basis
  • Assist the VP, Finance in implementing systems and processes across BBBSA functions to ensure expenses are managed in accordance with the annual budget
  • Engage and partner with department leads and teams across the organization to ensure compliance with BBBSA accounting policies and generally accepted accounting principles in data processing.
  • Lead, prepare and manage the annual audit document request list and schedules as requested by the auditors, ensuring unqualified opinion.
  • Work with BBBSA department leads to provide support and reporting to ensure standardization of processes and approach.
• Financial Operations, Enhancements & Planning
  • Establish and meet deadlines, provide consistent feedback to the VP, Finance on the status of deliverables, summary of action taken and planned next steps to effectively reach departmental goals.
  • Lead the accounting department enhancements projects and deliver timely financial information.
  • Participate and lead in setting departmental goals in alignment with the organization strategic plan.
  • Train and motivate the accounting team ensuring staff have clear goals, tasks, and timelines.
  • Manages related and other duties as assigned in support of department and business needs.

People Management

• Recruit, train, retain, and cultivate professional development of direct reports.
  
• Create a dynamic, supportive, and effective team that is impactful across the BBBSA and the Big Brothers Big Sisters Network.
  
• Lead and manage resources (people and capital) that retain and cultivate positive, measurable success.
  
• Monitor progress against performance targets; implements countermeasures as needed.
  

Culture

• Demonstrates a commitment to BBBSA’s shared leadership competencies and organizational values.
• Provides consistent follow-up regarding assigned projects and after meetings.  
• Cultivates an environment where all team members feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their potential.
• Manages related and other duties as assigned in support of department and business needs.

Education & Related Work Experience

Education Level: A degree in accounting or a related field highly preferred, or equivalent work experience.

Years and Scope of Related Work Experience: A minimum of 8 years of accounting experience is required. Nonprofit accounting experience is preferred; 4-6 years direct supervisory experience required.

Skills and Knowledge: Expertise in Intacct – Sage software; Non-Profit Accounting background; Advanced knowledgeable and demonstrated application of GAAP; Federal Grants Reporting; Knowledge of Federal Grants Rules and Regulations; Supervisory Skills - ability to lead and motivate team members through performance management, engagement, development and retention strategies; Highly organized in approach, with ability to set and manage priorities; Ability to work independently in achieving results consistently on deadlines; Excellent team working skills; ability to collaborate; Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Our Commitment 

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, we recognize, affirm, and celebrate the backgrounds, lives, and experiences of all of our stakeholders, including youth, families, donors, volunteers, and staff. We ensure the opportunity for all voices and perspectives to be heard and honored. In the workplace, we foster an environment where all people can be their best selves. We affirm that every person has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We strive to realize the full potential that is within all of us by ensuring that all voices and perspectives are heard and honored. 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

BBBSA provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, age, sex, familial or marital status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or any other legally-protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and ordinances. 

Americans with Disabilities Act 

Employee must be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Job Responsibilities 

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position.  BBBSA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.  

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is directly recruiting and hiring for this position. We are not engaging any staffing/recruitment firms or agencies for this position. If any candidate profile/resume/identifying information is sent to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and/or Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies, we will not pay any referral or firm fees in relation to this information.