Head of Finance

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This is a pro-bono volunteer position

Under direction of JerseySTEM leadership, you will plan, organize, direct, and manage finance activities including budgeting, cash flow, expense reimbursement, matching gifts management, and corporate/local sponsorship. You will advise volunteer and organization leadership on finance-related issues and will develop, coordinate, and implement finance policies and procedures across the organization.

• Define and manage organizational structure
• Manage the finance team and participate in recruiting new volunteers
• Attend monthly management meetings and hold weekly department meetings
• Ensure organization and all volunteers follow proper finance procedure as set forth by you and your team

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate budget analysis and financial review for the management team
• Recommend and develop policies, procedures and systems to meet objectives
• Provide strategic financial leadership and support on the evaluation of financial issues affecting the organization
• Recommend and lead new efforts to improve ROE/ROA performance
• Work to optimize the handling of bank and deposit relationships and initiates needed strategies for improvement
• Build, develop and manage a finance team capable of carrying out needed initiatives
• Stay abreast of trends and regulations to ensure effectiveness and compliance for the finance and information technology functions
• Align financial policies and procedures with organization objectives
• Establish financial reporting systems and controls to ensure compliance with organization expenditure requirements and to meet customer needs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or related field
• Professional experience, with specific experience in finance and accounting management (i.e., controller, assistant controller, finance/accounting manager)
• Management or team leader experience
• Skilled in managing a team of volunteers
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Comfort working virtually and managing a remote team

Additional Notes

JerseySTEM utilizes Quickbooks, G-Suite (Gmail, Sheets...), JIRA and Slack

Since most roles in the organization are virtual, it requires access to a personal computer and WiFi

• 5-7 hours/week, 12 months minimum commitment
• This is a Virtual Opportunity, with no fixed address. Local residents preferred

This is a pro-bono volunteer position.

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