Senior Director of Finance

Examples of Responsibilities and Duties:
● Management of all fiscal and administrative division staff in the performance of day-to-day accounting and administrative functions
● Interact with staff to ensure effective communication regarding financial matters
● Follow, maintain and create financial policies and procedures as relevant
● Content and quality review of all internal and external financial and compliance reporting ● Oversee the accounting, A/P, and grant funding functions to ensure best practice and compliance with all applicable, legal, regulatory standards
● Provides expertise on federal grant compliance and interpretation of OMB Circulars and all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures in collaboration with staff
● Provides expertise on audit requirements for Federal awards to non-Federal entities as outlined in 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F, (single or program-specific audits)
● Develop and monitor the implementation of long range financial plans with staff
● Prepare financial reports for board meetings of The Industrial Commons and attend meetings to provide reports and answer any questions
● Manage the annual financial audit process and single or program-specific audits
● Work with outside accountants and CPAs contracted by the organizations for filing taxes, audits or other purposes including gaining a deeper understanding for the organizations of the social enterprise model
● Coordination of the development and administration of The Industrial Commons annual operating budget in participation with program directors
● Monitor budget performance and prepare and analyze monthly budget variance reports for distribution to The Industrial Commons management
● Manage revenue and expense projections
● Ensure proper financial documentation is kept for grants and grant reporting
● Management of all grant contracts
● Management of grant reporting in partnership with Development Director
● Lead investment committee, ensure compliance with investment policies
● Management of The Industrial Commons’s cash, liquidity and investments portfolio
● Other duties as assigned

Organizational Development:
● Review current resources and participate in the development of new resources and tools ● Participate in quarterly trainings/workshops, quarterly check-ins with Co-Directors, monthly and weekly staff meetings
● Participate in funder meetings and other events as needed
● Build and maintain relationships with partners
● Speak on and promote the organization, its vision and values
● Assist the organization with other organizational development goals as assigned

Skills and Experience Required:
● Between 7-10 years of experience as an accountant or in business administration
● Requires an advanced degree in Business Administration or Accounting
● Strong analytical skills and practical experience and expertise in financial and accounting policies, practices, and system
● Demonstrated track record in meeting compliance including federal regulations, best practice standards for finance, investment, and/or accounting
● Familiarity with federal regulation 2 CFR part 200, including single audits
● Ability to determine revenue recognition in relation to nonprofit accounting
● Asses and propose strategies to manage organizational risk
● Understanding of GAAP- basis accounting
● Strong written, verbal, organizational, team building, leadership and analytical skills.
● Demonstrate a high level of personal commitment to the mission of TIC
● Experience with financial management of capital investment projects and New Market Tax Credits (Preferred but not required)

Physical and Mental Abilities:
● Ability to lift and move boxes up to 40 pounds
● Work can at times produce mental and visual fatigue due to sustained periods of concentration, working on a computer and working under pressure of deadlines
● While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and interpret verbal communication
● Works in a typical office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in the weather

Compensation, Benefits and Conditions:
● Salary: $80,000-$84,000 (based on experience)
● Mileage will be reimbursed at the current federal rate; use of rental car will be encouraged if more cost efficient
● Position will start with a 90-day probationary period
● Cell phone reimbursement $80
● 144 hrs of PTO at beginning of each year, increases with time at organization
● 8 Paid Holidays and additional 3 Optional Holidays (Prorated based on hours worked)
● TIC will support upgrades to resources and tools needed to carry out the work
● Paid 30 min lunch
● Wellness Program:
○ Paid work time with on-site trainer
○ Gym Stipend for up to $50
● WorkFlex program - allows employees to work from home and have flexible schedules (up to 8 hrs a week) if requirements for participation in the program are met
● Health Insurance-80% covered by organization
● Free Dental and Eye Insurance
● Paid Educational Assistance
● Access to Mental health/Professional development Coach
● 36 paid hours per year to volunteer or serve on a board
● 3 paid days of Jury Duty
● One day Pet Bereavement
● 6 weeks of paid Maternity and Paternity leave
● $250 Technology Stipend
● Bereavement Pay
● PTO Donation Pool Start Date: Ideally, this individual would start in January 2024; however, an exact date is TBD and is negotiable depending on the person’s situation and current job status.

There is not a firm closure date for this position; we will conduct interviews on a rolling basis until we find the right candidate. Please send a resume and cover letter to sara@theindustrialcommons.org and dena@theindustrialcommons.org