Director of Finance
Organization Overview:
Sankofa Community Development Corporation’s mission is to build healthier communities for generations to come. Sankofa’s programs make healthy living accessible to vulnerable populations by building sustainable long-term solutions through access, empowerment, and transformation. Sankofa transforms the built environment in the Lower Ninth Ward through health-centered developments.
Job Overview:
Sankofa CDC is seeking a highly mission- and impact-driven financial leader to support the sustainable, smooth, and efficient financial operations of Sankofa CDC, a 501c3 non-profit organization. The Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing the inflows and outflows of funds during the fiscal period and the long term, ensuring transactions are managed and recorded, and fairly projected. The Director of Finance designs and develops budgetary principles, internal control processes, and guidelines to optimize budget performance and impact, overseeing budgeting, and the financial results of funding and spending activities. This position must understand nonprofit finance, accounting, and systems with an ability to fiscally manage the organization in the areas of accounting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, grants administration, operations and capital spending and financial reporting. The Director of Finance will work closely with the CEO, management team, and accounting consultants to ensure sustainability, effectiveness, and efficiency of Sankofa CDC.
Roles and Responsibility:
Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Monitor progress and changes in financial status and keep the CEO and board abreast of Sankofa CDC’s financial status.
Prepare regular financial reports for the CEO and Board that are meaningful, detailed, and understandable.
Oversee all financial, project/program, and grants accounting and collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments.
Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate and lead all audit activity, including the annual audit process.
Execute payroll and maintain accrued annual employee benefits.
Make recommendations to the CEO and the board’s audit and finance committee on financial operating models and delivery.
Lead annual budgeting and planning processes in conjunction with the CEO, senior leadership team and finance committee.
Administer and review all budgets (operations, programs, cash, grants, etc.) with monitoring and reporting of progress and updates.
Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting, as well as accounts payable and accounts receivable by working with program leads to assess the financial efficacy of program operations.
Establish finance and administrative systems to support operations.
Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, cost allocations, program budget applications, and expenditures.
Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/reporting system.
Ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to, and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices.
Qualifications:
Strategic and critical thinker with personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Sankofa CDC.
Minimum of a BA, ideally with an MBA/CPA or related degree.
Demonstrable experience in nonprofit; ideally broad financial and operations management experience.
The ideal candidate has the experience of final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting and audit coordination for either a division or significant program area.
Ability to translate financial concepts and effectively collaborate with programmatic and fundraising colleagues who may not have finance backgrounds.
A track record in grants management as it relates to compliance and reporting of government, corporate and foundation grants is essential.
Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; and with knowledge of accounting and reporting software.
Proficient in utilizing Bill.com and QuickBooks Online for efficient financial management and reporting.
Commitment to training programs that maximize individual and organization goals across the organization including best practices in human resources activities.
A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.
Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
Health insurance, including dental and vision.
Paid leave time.
Professional development assistance
Waiting period may apply
Schedule:
Full Time position
Partial hybrid work is possible.
This Job Is:
A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.
A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more.
A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Application Process:
Sankofa values diversity within the organization that reflects the diversity of the community it serves. Candidates from diverse backgrounds and with a demonstrated ability to work well across all racial, gender and socio-economic lines are encouraged to apply.
The salary range for this position is: $80,000 to $90,000 exclusive of benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- New Orleans, LA 70117: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New Orleans, LA 70117