Colorado Nonprofit Association

Finance Director

Groundwork Denver Finance Director

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Location: Denver, CO
• Reports to: Executive Director
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 40 hours/week with varying hours, including some evenings and weekends
• Compensation: $80,000-$85,000 per year, depending on experience
• Status: Full-time salaried exempt
• Work Model: Hybrid
• Benefits: paid sick, vacation, and holiday time off; health and dental insurance for employee, RTD EcoPass. Optional and at the employee’s expense: employee vision insurance; health, dental, and vision coverage of family members.

WHO WE ARE

Groundwork Denver (GWD) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to partner with youth and community to build a healthy, equitable, and sustainable environment. Please see our website to learn more: www.GroundworkColorado.org.

POSITION SUMMARY 

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance Director will provide financial oversight for the organization and be responsible for the entire range of financial management, from daily operations to high-level management.  The current annual budget of the organization is approximately $2 million. 

This position is responsible for performing all accounting, financial processing, reporting, and related data management functions. This includes system administration, management, and maintenance of all Quickbooks Desktop functions: accounts reconciliation; AP/AR management; payroll management; annual audit preparation; contract and budget management, tracking, and forecasting; preparing and submitting reimbursable grant invoices; and all other critical fiscal management responsibilities.  The spectrum of accounting duties is wide and not fully listed in this job description. 

The selected candidate will oversee financial resources of the organization in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and in compliance with organizational and contractual policies and procedures, safeguarding assets through the maintenance of proper controls. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced financial manager looking to join a well-established, diverse organization making a positive impact on the community and the environment. 

PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities in Fiscal Management 

• Lead AP/AR; supervise PT Accounting Assistant
• Biweekly payroll processing and updates to online APS payroll system
• Monthly bank account and credit card reconciliations, follow-up on AR and missing receipts for AP
• Post monthly recurring and adjusting journal entries
• Complete monthly and year-end close-out tasks
• Lead the annual audit process and preparation of 990
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting
• File annual Colorado Solicitation registration, annual property tax exemptions, Secretary of State filings
• Prepare and file Worker’s Comp annual audit report
• Prepare and file 1099s
• Prepare monthly profit/loss, balance sheet and cash flow financial statements. Monitor, interpret and present financial results of operations and programs each month. Meet quarterly with Finance Committee
• Monitor credit cards for fraud
• Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures, as needed. Train staff on procedures appropriate to them
• Collaborate with Executive Director and Associate Director to prepare annual operational budget and project budgets

Responsibilities in Grant Management 

• Manage all fiscal transactions for all state, federal, and foundation grants including monthly invoicing for reimbursable grants; monitor grant expenditures and compare to the approved budgets; provide grant financial status reports, as requested
• Provide timely financial data to Program Directors so that staff can manage projects effectively within these budgets
• Ensure income and expenses are allocated to the appropriate grants

Responsibilities as a member of the Groundwork Denver Team

• Actively participate in Groundwork Denver’s journey towards Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) including discussions, readings, strategic planning, self-reflection, action, and more
• Participate in Groundwork Denver fundraising events and appeals
• Participate in shared office responsibilities
• Contribute to a positive office culture
• Collaborate respectfully and productively with co-workers to achieve Groundwork Denver’s overall mission
• Attend all staff meetings and other meetings as assigned by the Executive Director
• If physical ability allows, participate in occasional opportunities with Groundwork Denver staff in fieldwork or volunteer activities when needed. Activities may include walking or hiking in natural areas and parks, picking up trash, planting trees, water sampling in rivers and streams, and other outdoor physical activity on a case-by-case basis

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, & EXPERIENCE

• At least 7 years of work history managing the budget and financial processes of a non-profit organization with an annual budget of at least $2M
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred, however, professional experience may be presented in lieu of degree
• Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
• Has experience working with external auditors and has led the successful execution of an independent audit
• Has extensive experience invoicing reimbursable local, state, federal grants/contracts
• Understands revenue and expense allocations and can track those allocations against grants
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with payroll systems
• Business acumen with non-profit mindset to work behind the scenes to passionately and tirelessly support Groundwork Denver’s mission

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

• Flexible and a self-starter; able to multi-task while also being highly detailed oriented
• Ability to produce high-quality work and exercise good judgment
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion
• Detail-oriented, focused and organized 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Our main office is located in the Cole neighborhood of Denver, accessible by public transportation and is ADA compliant
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Required to be on-site a minimum of 20% of scheduled work time (equivalent to 1 day per week, but hours may be flexible or split as needed)
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time
• A background check will be completed prior to the start of the job and as often as annually

TO APPLY
Please apply via https://groundworkcolorado.apscareerportal.com/j/02amvk6. Please submit a 1-2 page resume and 1-2 page cover letter. 

In the cover letter, please describe:

• Why you are interested in this position
• Your experience in providing financial oversight/management
• Your experience managing budgets and grant-funded programs

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The anticipated closing date for applications for the position is 10/4/24. The anticipated start date for this position is mid-November.

Groundwork Denver provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status or civil union status, past or present military service, or any other protected classification. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, compensation and training.