CFO Finance & Accounting

The Director of Finance, reporting directly to the President & CEO, has responsibility for the financial oversight and fiscal health of a non profit agency with an annual operating budget of approximately $6 million . This position oversees accounting operations, budgeting, financial reporting, grant management, audit preparation, and compliance functions. The Director of Finance collaborates with LACASA’s Board of Directors and the agency leadership team, and supervises the B ookkee per/ P ayroll S pecialist.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or b usiness a dministration with a minimum of five years accounting and/or finance experience is required . Experience working with a non profit accounting software package, such as Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT , is a strong plus. Accounting & Finance

Lead and oversee all financial operations of LACASAin accordance withGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and nonprofit accounting standards.

Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the President & CEO, leadership team, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors.

Monitor cash flow, financial trends, and organizational financial health to support strategic decision-making.

Maintain appropriate internal controls, financial procedures, and risk management practices.

Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, serving as a liaison to external auditors, accountants, and financial institutions.

Participate in operational audits as required.

Develop and adhere to the comprehensive annual finance and compliance calendar to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations and reporting requirements.

Manage banking relationships, investments, and insurance renewals as assigned.

Oversee management of grants, contracts, and restricted funding sources. Monitor grant budgets and expenditures to ensure compliance with funding requirements.

Prepare and/or review financial reports, reimbursement requests, and documentation required by grantors and funding agencies. Manage grant reimbursement process utilizing EGrAMS.

Collaborate with agency leadership to develop grant budgets and financial projections.

Accounting Operations

Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and monthly closing processes.

Maintain a forward-looking schedule of financial and operational priorities, providing the President & CEO and leadership team with visibility into upcoming reporting obligations, funding deadlines, audit activities, and strategic financial initiatives.

Review payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entries prepared by the Bookkeeper/Payroll Specialist.

Ensure timely and accurate financial recordkeeping and reporting.

Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records.

Monitor organizational purchasing and expenditure practices for compliance with policies and budget parameters.

Supervise, support, and evaluate the Bookkeeper/Payroll Specialist. Provide guidance, training, and oversight related to payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial procedures.

Coordinate and communicate key deadlines with agency leadership, program managers, grant administrators, auditors, and external stakeholders to ensure all financial deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.

Primarily office-based with extended periods of computer and desk work.

Occasional evening and weekend hours arerequiredduring audit/ budget periodsand surroundingfundraising eventsto manage the cash handling process.

LACASA does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.