Director of Finance

ProsperityME

Director of Finance

Portland, Maine

ProsperityME is seeking a Director of Finance to play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in strategic decision making and operations as ProsperityME continues to enhance its quality programming and build capacity. This is a tremendous opportunity for a finance leader to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a well-respected, high-impact organization.

Requirements of the Director of Finance:

• 5-7+ years of overall professional financial and operations management experience
• Minimum of a BA, MBA/CPA or related degree preferred
• 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
• Experience working in a financial position for a nonprofit organization and possess qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of ProsperityME.
• Ability to translate financial concepts to programmatic and fundraising colleagues
• Experience preparing for audit and 990 tax returns with the audit committee.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with analysis and reporting of financial operations for department heads, program leaders, Board Finance Committee, and the Board of Directors. Identify and troubleshoot trends in income and expenses.
• Supervisory experience and ability to collaborate with auditors and any contracted staff
• Excellent experience with financial programs and software including QuickBooks

Benefits of the Job:

• Competitive salary in the range of $90K-$95k
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision benefits 100% paid for employee and family members
• 4 weeks earned PTO and 12 paid holidays
• 401K with up to 3% match
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, flexible, mission-based environment.

Responsibilities of the Director of Finance:

• Analyze and present financial reports and oversee all financial, project and grants accounting.
• Lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors.
• Oversee the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the ED; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization's financial status.
• Oversee LIHTC compliance & long-term monitoring of affordable housing developments.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison to lenders and equity investors on affordable housing developments.
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
• Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/ reporting system.
• Update and implement all necessary accounting practices and policies.
• Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the board of directors.
• Demonstrated supervisory, training, and collaboration experience.
• Identify and troubleshoot trends in income and expenses.
• Attend Board Finance Committee meetings and full Board meetings to provide financial updates.

ProsperityME (PME) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Portland, Maine which offers financial education services, higher education scholarships, housing support, economic empowerment and small business assistance to the New Mainer population. Employees enjoy being a part of a mission-based organization with a collaborative culture where they are valued and respected.

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Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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