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Director of Finance and Administration

Job Description

Founded in 2018, the Imogen Roche Foundation’s mission is to build emotional resilience and support mental wellness in children and teens through project-based learning, community engagement, youth leadership and literacy. We pursue this mission by providing choice-based activities that empower student voices, with delivery methods that prioritize social and emotional learning, and develop compassion, understanding and kindness.

Position

Now in its third year, the Imogen Roche Foundation, Inc. (IF) is experiencing a period of rapid expansion and growth. Reporting directly to the executive director (ED), the Director of Finance and Administration will be a strategic thought-partner in building and managing systems, policies and procedures necessary to scale up operations effectively. The successful candidate will be a hands-on and participative manager who can work both independently and collaboratively to get things done. The Director of Finance and Administration will have an important role in finance, business planning and budgeting, human resources and administration. This position is a great opportunity for a mission-driven, detail-oriented, mathematically-minded, creative problem-solver to be involved in all aspects of nonprofit management, and get in on the ground floor of a rapidly-expanding learning organization that prioritizes the career growth of its employees.

Responsibilities

Financial Management

  • Manage organizational cash flow
  • Responsible for general ledger, payroll processing, accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Analyze financial data in order to advise management and assist in maintaining an efficient operation
  • Prepare, review, and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner
  • Coordinate and lead the annual audit process
  • Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the ED
  • Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/ reporting system
  • Oversee contracts and legal agreements, and maintain licenses, insurance, and permits
  • Establish and implement business policies, accounting practices and systems of internal controls
  • Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters to the ED and board of directors.

Human Resources, Technology and Administration

  • Further develop IF’s human resources and administration, enhancing professional development, compensation and benefits, performance evaluation, training, and recruiting.
  • Ensure that recruiting, onboarding, time & labor and payroll processes are consistent and streamlined.
  • Establish and manage a comprehensive training program to educate employees regarding staff tools, policies, and procedures.
  • Work closely and transparently with all external partners including third-party vendors and consultants.
  • Oversee administrative functions as well as facilities to ensure efficient and consistent operations as the organization scales..

. Requirements:

  • Minimum of a BA, ideally with an MBA/CPA or related degree
  • At least seven to 10 years of overall professional experience; ideally five-plus years of broad financial and operations management experience
  • Successful experience in finance and human resource management
  • Organized, compliance-oriented, and analytical
  • Ability to translate financial concepts to – and to effectively collaborate with - programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds
  • A track record in grants management
  • Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations
  • Commitment to training programs that maximize individual and organization goals
  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills
  • The ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment
  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Imogen Roche Foundation, Inc.

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