Colorado Nonprofit Association
Financial Analyst
Colorado Enterprise Fund (CEF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the success of small businesses. We target our financing resources to undeserved communities-primarily low income, BIPOC, women and veteran owned businesses who are unable to access traditional bank financing. We’re committed to creating meaningful impact in Colorado’s communities by providing equitable and affordable business financing for entrepreneurs who cannot access bank loans or other financial resources.
At CEF we see our community impact through job creation, wealth building for disadvantaged populations, and the growth and success of the businesses we fund. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), we offer loans, grants, and free business coaching to entrepreneurs to help them succeed.
Colorado small business owners and entrepreneurs seek aid from our organization in moving towards the major step of asking for financial loans that they have not been able to find from traditional resources such as banks.
We have an immediate opening for a Financial Analyst. The Financial Analyst is primarily responsible for preparing periodic financial reporting for external investors and other entities. This position will support the Finance, Data and Strategy (FDS) team with annual budgeting, quarterly re-forecasting, and variance analysis. This role is also responsible for ad-hoc reporting and financial analysis as business needs dictate.
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
A minimum of two years’ experience in financial reporting and/or accounting.
Familiarity with nonprofit reporting, accounting, and auditing practices.
Experience working in a CDFI and/or with Small Business Administration programs or similar institution is a plus, however not required!
Senior Grants Management Specialist
Position Summary
Leads the work of the Grants Management team. Supports research and administration by conducting strategic analysis in relation to grants, including interpreting and communicating complex financial data to assist in decision making, ensuring compliance with internal NJH policies and external regulations, and to serve as subject matter experts for the planning, implementation and evaluation of grant applications.
Essential Duties
- Leads the work of co-workers providing effective direction, guidance and resources as appropriate.
- Responsible for the financial management of externally funded research projects. Coordinates all aspects of the grant application process, ensuring proposals are submitted in an accurate and timely manner, consistent with sponsor and institutional requirements. Ensures awarded projects are properly managed within the budget and terms & conditions of the award.
- Understands and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and National Jewish Health policies. Maintains expertise as regulations and policies change.
- Develops budgets for grant applications. Works with other members of the PI’s team to make certain each budget fully reflects the specifics of the project and is compliant with the sponsor’s requirements.
- Enters grant applications into electronic systems – i.e., Cayuse – and/or ensures the entry of the required components. Works with subrecipients and vendors to obtain the necessary information and/or certifications. Collaborates with other members of the PI’s team to meet grant deadlines. Completes the Internal Research Review form (IRR).
- Ensures grant expenditures are appropriate and compliant with relevant regulations and policies; reviews quarterly grant expenditure certification reports for faculty review and approval.
- Tracks project invoices from submission to payment and approves individual purchasing and payment transactions as appropriate. Manages costs consistent with the budget to make sure sufficient funds are available to meet the programmatic goals of the project.
- Prepares reports of actual and projected financial position for individual projects and an investigator’s complete portfolio. Identifies funding gaps and opportunities and makes recommendations to address. Meets regularly with investigators to review grant finances.
- Tracks and manages time and effort reporting, salary distributions, and financial and narrative reporting requirements.
- Serves as a key member of the PI’s team and works closely with other team members to affect the successful implementation of the project.
- Works closely with the Sponsored Programs Office on the project establishment and close-out processes.
- Remains a member of the Grants Management team providing back-up and support for other Grants Management Specialists in the accomplishment of departmental and institutional goals.
- Takes the lead on specific department projects including systems (e.g. Cayuse), process development, and improvement projects.
- Trains the Grants Management Team and acts as expert on internal and external procedures and policies.
Other Duties
- Serves as back up to Grants Management Manager.
- Participates in Quality Assessment (QA) and Quality Improvement (QI) programs, as directed.
Competencies
- Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
- Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
- Coaching and Teaching Others: Providing timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.
- Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
- Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs.
- Managing Work and Time / Project Management: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Effectively manages project(s) by appropriately focusing attention on the critical few priorities; effectively creates and executes against project timelines based on priorities, resource availability, and other project requirements (i.e., budget); effectively evaluates planned approaches, determines feasibility, and makes adjustments when needed.
- Problem Solving: Uses issue identification, data relation and comparison, pattern recognition and information gathering to create analyses and make recommendations.
Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
Leads the tasks of co-workers
Travel
None
Core Values
- Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
- Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
- Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
- Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
- Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the institution.
- Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
- Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.
Grants Management Specialist (Pre- and Post-Administration)
Position Summary
To support research and administration by conducting strategic analysis in relation to grants, including interpreting and communicating complex financial data to assist in decision-making, ensuring compliance with internal NJH policies and external regulations, and to serve as subject matter experts for the planning, implementation and evaluation of grant applications.
Essential Duties
- Responsible for the financial management of externally funded research projects. Coordinates all aspects of the grant application process, ensuring proposals are submitted in an accurate and timely manner, consistent with sponsor and institutional requirements. Ensures awarded projects are properly managed within the budget and terms & conditions of the award.
- Understands and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and National Jewish Health policies. Maintains expertise as regulations and policies change.
- Develop budgets for grant applications. Works with other members of the PI’s team to make certain each budget fully reflects the specifics of the project and is compliant with the sponsor’s requirements.
- Enters grant applications into electronic systems – i.e., Cayuse – and/or ensures the entry of the required components. Works with subrecipients and vendors to obtain the necessary information and/or certifications. Collaborates with other members of the PI’s team to meet grant deadlines. Completes the Internal Research Review form (IRR).
- Ensures grant expenditures are appropriate and compliant with relevant regulations and policies; reviews quarterly grant expenditure certification reports for faculty review and approval.
- Tracks project invoices from submission to payment and approves individual purchasing and payment transactions as appropriate. Manage costs consistent with the budget to make sure sufficient funds are available to meet the programmatic goals of the project.
- Prepare reports of actual and projected financial position for individual projects and an investigator’s complete portfolio. Identifies funding gaps and opportunities and makes recommendations to address. Meets regularly with investigators to review grant finances.
- Tracks and manages time and effort reporting, salary distributions, and financial and narrative reporting requirements.
- Serves as a key member of the PI’s team and works closely with other team members to affect the successful implementation of the project.
- Works closely with the Central Grants Office on the project establishment and close-out processes.
- Remains a member of the Grants Management team providing back-up and support for other Grants Management Specialists in the accomplishment of departmental and institutional goals.
Other Duties
- Performs, as directed, safety compliance and uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as needed.
- Participates in Quality Assessment (QA) and Quality Improvement (QI) programs, as directed.
- Ensures compliance with The Joint Commission and all other Federal, State and Regulatory Agencies.
- Responds promptly and sincerely to customer’s needs, requests and concerns via all communication forms using easily understood language and refraining from using inappropriate language and non-verbal gestures.
- Maintains positive working relationships as a team player through problem-solving issues, speaking positively about others, listening attentively and observing the Patient Bill of Rights and Confidentiality.
- Increases customer service knowledge, skill and ability by participating in department and institution-wide specific programs.
- Incorporates National Jewish’s identity (Science Transforming Life®) into daily functions. Speaks positively about the institution, provides customers with prompt service, maintains a clean and safe working environment, dresses appropriately based upon National Jewish safety standards, and departmental policies and wears an ID badge visibly.
Competencies
- Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
- Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
- Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
- Managing Work and Time / Project Management: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Effectively manages project(s) by appropriately focusing attention on the critical few priorities; effectively creates and executes against project timelines based on priorities, resource availability, and other project requirements (i.e., budget); effectively evaluates planned approaches, determines feasibility, and makes adjustments when needed.
- Problem-Solving: Uses issue identification, data relation and comparison, pattern recognition and information gathering to create analyses and make recommendations.
Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
None
Travel
None
Core Values
- Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
- Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
- Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
- Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
- Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the institution.
- Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
- Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor degree required; Business Administration or finance related field preferred.
- Work Experience: A minimum of three (3) years financial administration experience ideally in an academic, research or governmental organization required. Experience with grants and related regulations preferred.
- Special Training, Certification or Licensure: None
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.
Finance and HR Manager
Location: Southwest Colorado
Priority will be given to applications we receive by October 4, 2024, but we will consider applicants until the position is filled.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Finance and HR Manager to oversee all aspects of financial and HR operations within our organization. The ideal candidate will be adept at financial management including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and overseeing financial transactions and managing HR functions such as recruitment, employee relations, payroll, benefits administration, and compliance with labor laws. Additionally, they should have a strong background in non-profit or educational institutions and grants. This is a full time position as outlined below, with the possibility of adjusting the scope for a part-time financial position for the right candidate.
Who We Are
In 2019, five school districts in southwest Colorado (Archuleta, Bayfield, Durango, Ignacio, and Silverton), Pueblo Community College, and Fort Lewis College formed the Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative to expand opportunities for all students in the region. The Collaborative strengthens existing college and career pathway components, and develops new ones that are available to any student, in any district. This initiative supports school districts in developing deeper partnerships to address common challenges while allowing each district and community to retain its unique identity. The Collaborative has been awarded a $3.7 Million RISE grant through Governor Polis’ office to advance the work as well as two follow up grants – the Rural CoAction and Opportunity Now (in addition to other funding sources). For more information about the Collaborative, please visit the website at https://www.swcoedcollaborative.org/.
Responsibilities
The core responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
- Financial Management:
- Oversee financial and accounting activities of the organization
- Develop and manage annual budgets in collaboration with the Executive Director.
- Monitor and analyze financial performance and provide financial reports to the Executive Director.
- Prepare financial statements for review by Board of Directors
- Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures that align with federal procurement policies.
- Oversee the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll and expenditure reimbursement
- Monitor grant budgets, invoicing, financial reports, and budget revisions.
- Manage relationships with financial service providers and vendors.
- Human Resources:
- Manage the recruitment and hiring process, including creating job descriptions, interviewing candidates, and onboarding new employees.
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures that align with organizational goals and comply with relevant regulations.
- Administer employee benefits programs and manage employee relations issues.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
- Maintain accurate and complete employee records.
- General Management:
- Collaborate with other managers and departments to achieve organizational objectives
- Assist in the preparation of presentations, reports, and other documents for Board of Directors and Steering
- Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in financial and HR management.
Qualifications:
- Proven work experience as a Financial and/or HR Manager or similar role.
- Strong understanding of financial management principles including GAAP, financial reporting, and grant compliance
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalency in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or relevant field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel
- Knowledge of HR principles, practices, and regulations.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with non-profit organizations
- Experience managing multiple grants and complex budgets preferred.
- CPA designation and/or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) a plus .
Salary and Benefits
Starting salary for this full-time role is $60,000 – $75,000 and is commensurate with experience. The Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative will offer a comprehensive benefits package to include health insurance, retirement benefits, life and short term disability insurance.
Application
Interested and qualified applicants should send a resume and statement of interest to Clara Raley at info@swcoedcollaborative.org. Please save your documents using the convention Last Name_First Name_Resume and Cover Letter Last Name_First Name_Cover Letter in pdf or docx format. Please note “SWCEC Finance/HR Manager” in the subject line of your email.
Our preferred application deadline is October 4, 2024, but we will consider applicants until the position is filled.
The Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Accountant
Job Summary
The primary job function of the Accountant is to oversee the accounting functions of the Women’s Bean Project ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable policies and GAAP accounting rules. This person will have high attention to detail and possess innate organizational skills. They will find joy in calculations, reconciliations, and finding that lost penny.
Essential Job Duties
- Responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll. Responsible for maintaining records associated with payroll.
- Download and import donation website credit card deposits. Create donation credit card deposits in the accounting system.
- Quality check donation check deposits for accuracy. Import donations, check receipts, and create deposits into Dynamics GP.
- Assist the Office Administrator with recurring donation processes. Import transactions from Donor Perfect and create deposits.
- Enter bank transactions. Work with the Accounting Clerk to research ACH deposits and correctly enter into Donor Perfect and create deposits.
- Create Amazon deposits in Dynamics GP.
- Provide backup to the Office Administrator with Authorize.net, Square, and Donor Perfect Deposits.
- Accounts Receivable collections and follow-up with past due accounts and larger customer accounts. Regularly reconcile customer receivable accounts.
- Assist the Office Administrator in obtaining customer credit card information and ensuring that credit cards are charged in a timely manner.
- Process credit card refunds, and enter returns, credits, and adjustments for customers.
- Download invoices as needed from vendors for the Accounting Clerk to process.
- Enter bank transactions, accounts payable, and accounts receivable transactions into The Bean Factory. Run monthly reports for The Bean Factory month-end close.
- Maintain fixed assets in Dynamics GP and monthly depreciation processing.
- Monthly balance sheet and account reconciliations. Work with the accounting team on month-end close processes. Work with the Accounting Clerk on monthly bank reconciliations in both companies.
- Assist with year-end close and annual audit preparation. Work with Controller during annual audit to provide backup and information to auditors as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervises
Accounting Clerk
Minimum Education Requirement
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Knowledge and Skills
High attention to detail and accuracy ; 3-5 years ‘ experience in accounting or other analytical roles; experience in non-profit accounting a plus; strong organizational skills and experience with accounting ERP systems. Excellent computer skills with experience in using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Environment
General office environment with regular office noise. Also in a production environment so will be additional noise during production hours with staff. Concrete and hardwood flooring. Cubicle and open office environment.
Acknowledgment
Other than the completion of marginal functions, all of the above duties and responsibilities are essential service position functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All position requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the duties proficiently. This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other position-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position announcement is not all-inclusive.
Women’s Bean Project does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disability, and/or religion. Reasonable accommodations may be provided upon request. If you are a person with a disability and you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
Director of Finance
About Village Exchange Center
The Village Exchange Center (VEC) is a non-profit organization that serves immigrants, refugees, and the
Aurora/Denver metro area communities. We are a community center and multi-faith worship space that
celebrates cultural and religious diversity by creating an inclusive environment where residents from all
backgrounds interact, share, and develop.
Job Summary
VEC is looking for a mission-focused, strategic, and process-minded individual to be the finance leader in
the organization. The ideal candidate will be someone with experience in a small, fast-paced non-profit
accounting department who enjoys taking on various tasks, focusing on day-to-day financial operations
and monthly reporting. This person is a strategic and analytical thinker with an eye for detail. They are a
methodical data analyst, enthusiastic and ambitious, demonstrate superior communication skills, and can
convey financial information to various stakeholders with differing levels of financial acumen.
The Director of Finance will directly report to the Executive Director.
As part of VEC’s executive leadership team, the Director of Finance will participate in shaping the strategic
direction of the organization, leveraging best practices, managing cross-functional organizational growth
and equity-driven results that enhance cohesion across VEC. This leadership position is responsible for
financial oversight that provides the infrastructure for the team to successfully execute VEC’s mission.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Budget preparation: oversee a collaborative budgeting process to generate an annual budget that
allows the execution of the mission and vision that aligns with organizational values.
• Prepare the budget to interpret and effectively communicate financial information and analysis.
Oversee all financial activities, including budget preparation, cash flow management, financial
reporting, and annual audit process.
• Budget management: working with the development, executive team and program managers to
set goals and allocate funds.
• Financial forecasting: Forecasting return on investment (ROI) for programs; planning for funding
cycle ups and downs.
• Financial reporting: Presenting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to executives
and the Board of Directors.
• Enhance and ensure sound business, risk management, and financial systems policies, procedures,
and internal controls; ensure the accuracy of accounting and finance processes in compliance with
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and nonprofit best practices.
• Engage with VEC’s Board of Directors and funding partners when support, knowledge, and
expertise are needed.
• Provide coordination for the finance committee and work with the treasurer to support the Board
of Directors in their fiscal oversight function.
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability
• Bachelor’s Degree (or commiserate experience) in Business Administration, Accounting, Financial
Management, or a related field required. Alternatively, currently hold equivalent certificates in finance.
• 8+ years increasingly responsible experience in accounting, financial analysis, budget, forecasting, financial
modeling, financial trend analysis, or related fields, preferably in a non-profit setting.
• Strong financial, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to think strategically and
develop and maintain relationships with employees of all levels.
• Knowledge of financial systems, grants, indirect cost rates, and standard non-profit finance requirements.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality when interacting with budget and financial information and data.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and managed multiple high priorities with competing deadlines.
You are who VEC is looking for if …
You are passionate about the work VEC is doing and working with the community.
You see this role as a perfect opportunity to align your values and strengths.
You believe deeply in societal change and that in teamwork, we drive purpose.
You provide mission and value-driven leadership to support decision-making, clarity of purpose,
and achieve outcomes. You can anticipate, understand, and resolve conflicts by focusing on the
organization’s goals, mission, and vision.
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: The position requires a consistent physical presence at the work location to engage with staff
and community members and lead all aspects of the work, in Aurora, CO.
Controller
There With Care is seeking an experienced Controller to help develop and support short- and long-term operational and fiscal strategies for the organization. The ideal candidate will have experience as an accountant in the non-profit sector, preferably in a senior role. As a skilled financial analyst, the chosen candidate will streamline our budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting processes and help improve our operational efficiency to aid in our future growth.
The Important Work You’ll Do
Financial Management & Reporting:
- Oversee and manage all general ledger accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and all relevant regulations.
Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to develop and monitor budgets.
- Provide financial forecasts and scenario analyses to support strategic planning and decision-making.
Internal Controls & Compliance:
- Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard the organization’s assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including timely and accurate filing of tax returns and other required reports.
- Manage audits and work closely with external auditors to ensure successful and timely completion of the annual audit.
Financial Strategy:
- Present and provide strategic financial reports and guidance to the executive team and Board of Directors.
- Assist in the development and execution of long-term financial strategies to support the organization’s growth and sustainability.
Team Leadership & Development:
- Supervise Bookkeeper, HR Manager and IT Manager.
- Act as a mentor to Finance, HR, Operations, and IT team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Collaborate with other departments to promote financial literacy, operational efficiency, and accountability across the organization.
Qualities That Will Make You Successful In This Role
- Advanced financial expertise: In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards.
- Strategic thinking: Ability to analyze financial data and provide insights that drive business decisions.
- Leadership skills: Capacity to manage and/or mentor team members effectively.
- Attention to detail: Meticulous approach to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.
- Strong analytical skills: Proficiency in interpreting complex financial data and identifying trends.
- Technology savvy: Familiarity with financial software and ability to leverage technology for process improvements.
- Ethical integrity: Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of financial ethics and compliance.
- Communication and Presentation skills: Ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders and Board of Directors clearly.
- Problem-solving abilities: Skill in addressing financial challenges and implementing effective solutions.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing financial landscapes and regulatory environments.
The Important Skills You’ll Need To Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA or CMA designation preferred.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in a non-profit setting.
- Five or more years’ experience in managing teams.
- QuickBooks Online experience highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, non-profit accounting standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage Intacct) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong work ethic and overall professionalism.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Proven ability to manage simultaneous priorities.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment (mainly onsite), managing time and priorities across remote and in-office work.
Director of Operations & Finance
Job Duties & Responsibilities
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Human Resources
A successful candidate is good with people and enjoys fostering and building an organizational
culture that is caring, fair, transparent, reliable, and welcoming for all employees
● Manage employee payroll and benefits, including being the main point of contact for
benefits providers and Gusto
● Implement employee handbook policies and update, as needed.
● Manage employee transitions, personnel files, and concerns, in partnership with
RESCHOOL’s leadership and outside counsel as necessary.
General Accounting & Finance
A successful candidate thrives in detail-oriented settings and excels as a leader in creating,
managing, and sustaining strong and reliable financial systems and processes
● Manage the contracting and payment process with external partners, vendors, and
clients
● Run bi-monthly payroll
● Collaborate with external bookkeeper to complete reconciliations and journal entries
● Manage RESCHOOL’s credit card and bank accounts, including ensuring proper
tracking and documentation for all revenue and expenses
● Partner with leadership to do financial forecasting, create and manage the budget
● Develop new processes for managing grants, tracking revenues and expenditures, and
financial reporting that meets the needs of a growing nonprofit with diverse funding
streams.
● Partner with leadership to submit financials for grant applications, reporting, business
plans, and proposals to potential partners.
● Work with external partners to complete and submit RESCHOOL’s annual audit, 990 and
other reports required by the state of Colorado.
● Create financial reports and other operational items for the board and manage board
members’ information for RESCHOOL’s records
● Ensure RESCHOOL remains in compliance with state and local payroll and other taxes
Financial Distributions to Families, Youth, and Community-Based Organizations
A successful candidate is accessible to the people we serve through these programs and strives
to operate and create systems and structures to demonstrate our care and to ensure our funds
are user-friendly, transparent, and trusted
● Manage the distribution of funding to families via various mechanisms. Refine these
processes over time in partnership with the team
● Document spending, and track and report on who has received funding using secure
platforms (we currently use Salesforce and Quickbooks)
● Provide customer service, as needed, to ensure people can access and use their funds
● Collaborate with the team to manage the grants for community-based organizations and
learning providers
● Process orders from customers ordering RESCHOOL products
Operations and Information Technology (IT)
A successful candidate is responsive to the team, resourceful, and a good communicator
● Coordinate IT services and purchases for the team, as needed
● Manage team subscriptions (e.g., software, news subscriptions)
● Purchase supplies, equipment, and meals for meetings, as needed
● Key point of contact at TARRA (co-working space), including paying monthly rent,
reserving meeting rooms, picking up mail and packages, and meeting at the space with
the team for other operational-related needs
● Coordinate with legal counsel and others related to trademark, personnel, and
programming questions
Required Qualifications
● Minimum 5 years of professional experience with a demonstrated track record of
managing organizational and/or business finances and operations
● Proficiency with Quickbooks, Salesforce (or other CRMs), Google Drive, and Gusto (or
other benefit management platforms)
● Strong project management and financial management skills with the ability to lead and
generate high-quality work in an entrepreneurial and deadline-oriented environment
● An excellent communicator with the team and with external partners and stakeholders
● Experience using discretion and being trusted with confidential information
Desired Qualifications
● Multilingual proficiency (in Spanish and English, specifically). Our office language is English and we work in many spaces where Spanish is the
predominant language.
● Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Nonprofit Management, or equivalent
certification(s)
● Experience working in nonprofit organizations
Director of Accounting
Position Purpose:
The purpose of this position is to perform and/or manage financial and accounting activities of the organization. Works in collaboration with Chief Financial Officer and other finance/accounting staff, administrative and programmatic departments, agency’s leadership team, Board of Directors and others to assure financial accountability, including internal and external reporting and fiscal management of and compliance with grant requirements. Supervises accounting staff.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
LEADERSHIP:
- Actively participate as a member of the agency’s Expanded Leadership Team which drives overall agency strategy.
- Supervise three full-time finance positions, including managing performance and professional development.
- Work collaboratively with finance and other department team members to identify and implement on-going improvements to financial processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, internal control and improve customer service.
- Serve as financial partner and resource for financial information and analysis for program and fundraising team members.
FINANCIAL OPERATIONS:
- Ensure training of team members and compliance with all financial policies and procedures.
- Oversee all day-to-day accounting functions and processes, including accounts receivable, cash receipts, billing, accounts payable, payroll and cost allocation. Complete or Review and approve and ensure proper recording of all accounting transactions. Develop and maintain appropriate financial/accounting systems, processes and controls.
- Coordinate and assure timely completion of monthly close and financial statement preparation and review for completeness and correctness. Identify and investigate budget variances.
- In collaboration with CFO, support all aspects of annual financial statement audit, single audit, and preparation/filing of Form 990.
- In collaboration with CFO, support preparation and approval of the annual operating and capital budgets.
GRANTS MANAGEMENT:
- Review grant contracts to assure Family Tree’s compliance with the requirements.
- Provide support for grant proposals, billings and reports. Monitor and educate staff on compliance with grant requirements, including compliance with requirements of the Uniform Guidance for Federal Grants.
- Participate as active member on team for grantor site visits and audits. Take leadership role when appropriate.
- Review grant vs. budget results with Vice Presidents and Program Directors and collaborate on strategies to maximize allowable grant utilization.
- Review and/or prepare and submit grant billings, financial reimbursement requests and draws.
Other Duties:
- Develop and maintain working knowledge of all Family Tree, Inc. programs and services.
- Adhere to the policies, procedures, goals, objectives and values of Family Tree.
- Ensure the Finance team members adhere to the policies, procedures, goals, objectives and values of Family Tree.
- Ensure the confidentiality of clients and employees, as appropriate, is maintained.
- Attend and/or organize interagency meetings such as program team meetings and expanded leadership meetings, as appropriate.
- Represent Family Tree, Inc. in a professional and informational manner at all times.
Maintain and update key elements in accounting and payroll software, including charts of accounts (natural accounting codes and sub accounts), financial report formats and other needed functionality to ensure efficient and effective processing and reporting.
This position supervises three accounting positions
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated leadership and management experience required.
- Experience in financial management; accounting and reporting activities, including experience with financial statement audits required.
- Experience in non-profit organizations, especially those with significant government grants, preferred
- Excellent computer skills required, including Microsoft Office Suite and general database and accounting software expertise.
- Experience accounting for, and reporting on diverse funding streams, including private sources and federal, state and local government contracts and grants.
- Must be a collaborative team player with effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to independently identify, set, and execute on priority responsibilities, including coordinating multiple tasks and priorities.
- Must be detail-oriented.
Education or Formal Training:
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in related field (accounting, finance, or business) and a minimum of five years of relevant experience, or comparable education/experience mix.
Working Environment: Position requires ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and some weekends. Requires the ability to travel to and from meetings in the metro area. Ability to communicate with staff and community representatives.
Physical Activities: This position requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer, calculator, telephone, photocopier and other similar office equipment. Physical demands associated with the essential functions include sitting, reaching, handling, talking, hearing (ordinary conversation), and seeing (far and near acuity, depth perception, field of vision and accommodation). This position may require repetitive action such as typing at a computer for a significant amount of time.