Finance Director

$65,000 - $85,000/Yr

Preeclampsia Foundation - Melbourne, FL

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Melbourne, FL

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Finance Director at the Preeclampsia Foundation is a full-time, salaried position responsible for overseeing all financial activities of the organization. This role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and effective management of resources, playing a crucial part in supporting the Foundation's mission through sound financial practices and strategic financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Accounting Manager to ensure the accuracy of financial entries and advise on non-routine reporting transactions.
• Manage finance, accounting, and administrative systems while maintaining excellent financial controls, records, policies, and procedures.
• Respond to inquiries from the CEO, CFO, and Program Directors regarding financial results and special reporting requests.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings and prepare statement reconciliations comparing actual to budget performance, analyzing and explaining variances.
• Oversee receipts, deposits, and gifts, and manage the Foundation's credit card program ensuring expenses align with the budget.
• Ensure accurate processing of invoices and utilize various submission platforms.
• Serve as both Accounting Manager and CFO in their absences.
• Oversee payroll processing, employee benefits, and compliance, and review employee time management.
• Monitor salary allocations and make recommendations for adjustments throughout the year.
• Reconcile books/records to IRS Form 5500.
• Oversee posting of banking and investment activity on a monthly basis and initiate bank transfers and ACH/wire payments.
• Act as liaison with custodial bank, investment advisors, and investment managers, analyzing and reporting on cash flows for CFO/CEO.
• Coordinate the preparation of audits, tax returns, and all financial filings required by law, and monitor budgets and spending.
• Work closely with Contracts and Compliance Manager for preparation of financial reports for grant reporting purposes and compliance with financial legal requirements.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, collaborating with CEO, CFO, and department heads to prepare accurate budgets aligned with strategic goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5-7 years of strong accounting experience.
• Experience in financial auditing, tax accounting, and data analysis.
• Proficiency in financial software, particularly QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and budgeting processes.
• Leadership experience at a senior level.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree or CPA certification.
• Experience working in the nonprofit or philanthropic sector.
• Fund accounting experience.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance