Head of Finance job description
Job brief
To ensure that the charity complies with all financial accounting and governance requirements and achieves a clean external audit report. To ensure that the Executive team and Board, including all sub-committees, have accurate timely and relevant information on financial accounts and governance matters.
Responsibilities
Direct the day-to-day accounting operations including oversight of accounts payable and receivable, and maintenance of the general ledger
Prepare, analyze and present financial reports (income statements and balance sheets) in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements to senior management
Lead the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the COO; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and produce monthly budget versus actual reports
Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting
Oversee audit and tax functions, coordinate activities with outside audit/accounting firms and review firms’ performance
Develop appropriate investment strategies and oversee their implementation
Produce financial reports for foundation and other funder grants; maintain shared grant reporting calendar due dates and submissions, including all required financial deliverables as stated per grant awards and contracts
Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; periodically update the organization’s accounting manual
Remain up-to-date on best practices in nonprofit finance, business systems and internal control measures, and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field required; MBA/CPA preferred
5+ years relevant work experience as a senior accountant or equivalent; experience in nonprofit accounting required (e.g. revenue recognition, public support testing, 990 reporting)
Previous experience in organizational financial management
Capacity to multi-task and good time management skills
Strong command of English language
Grants and project management skills
Communication and team coordination skills
Knowledge about e-banking
Knowledge about laws concerning finance and non-profit organizations
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