Finance Director

The Finance Director is responsible for managing the agency’s finance function, strengthening the return on financial assets while maintaining legal and regulatory compliance. This role oversees cost and general accounting, accounts receivable and collections, payroll, risk management, and supervises a team of four.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain timely, accurate financial statements and reporting aligned with GAAP and the needs of the intended users.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal financial and accounting policies and procedures, ensuring ongoing compliance.
• Ensure statutory requirements are met, including Charitable Status, withholding payments (CPP, EI), income tax, Goods and Services Tax, and employer health tax.
• Review revenues and expenditures to confirm adherence to funding source requirements, including nonfederal share.
• Prepare supporting materials for the annual audit and coordinate as needed with the Board’s Audit Committee and external auditors.
• Document and maintain complete, accurate supporting records for all financial transactions.
• Maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and non-federal share management.
• Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting.
• Manage cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in line with organizational policy.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions.
• Implement policies and procedures that support the security and compliant storage of personnel and financial information.
• Liaise with the Treasurer and relevant committees, including the Finance Committee and/or Audit Committee.
• Support the Executive Director and Board Treasurer with financial reporting required for Board meetings.
• Oversee payroll operations to ensure accurate and timely payment to employees.
• Process and submit statutory and benefits remittances on schedule and oversee retirement accounts.
• Set guidelines for budget and forecast preparation and provide budget reporting.
• Assist Program Directors and Project Managers with budget preparation for funding applications.
• Maintain financial records for each program and project to support management reporting.
• Ensure accurate, timely financial statements are produced in accordance with contractual requirements set by funders.
• Provide financial activity reporting for individual programs and project funding sources for board members, administration, program directors, and other stakeholders.
• Evaluate and recommend technology to meet the organization’s financial data processing, control, and reporting requirements.
• Monitor risk management policies and procedures to minimize program and organizational risk.
• Maximize income where appropriate and required.
• Negotiate with banks regarding lines of credit or other required financial services.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior finance leadership capacity, preferably as CFO or equivalent.
• A BS with CPA qualification or MBA would be a plus.
• Preferably nonprofit experience, including five years managing a 10-million-dollar budget or ten years managing a 20-million-dollar budget.
• Experience in senior financial management with collaboration across executive staff and development of creative financial management strategies.
• Significant knowledge of nonprofit accounting, including fund and grant accounting, compliance, and reporting.
• Experience working with IT staff to manage finance and accounting software packages.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant, or Certified Management Accountant designation is an asset.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and state and federal legislation impacting charities.
• Knowledge of state and federal legislation related to Employment Standards, Occupational Health and Safety, and a baseline knowledge of Human Resource functions.
• Knowledge of a nonprofit organization with a strong volunteer component and a matching Non-Federal Share requirement as part of a grant arrangement.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Professional Designation

Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant, or Certified Management Accountant designation is an asset.

Competencies

• Financial Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Ethical Conduct
• Technical Capacity
• Performance Management

Other Requirements

• Physical examination and Tuberculin test
• Clearances as required by law and Head Start Standards
• I-9 proof of employment eligibility
• CPR and First Aid Certificate

Location and Work Setting

Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite)