Senior Director of Finance

$150,000 - $175,000/Yr

Glavref - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Senior

Los Angeles, CA

51-100 employees

About the position

The Senior Director of Finance at GLAVREF will play a crucial role in enhancing the organization's strategic capacity for managing research and education funding. This position is responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and federal regulations, and providing financial insights to the Board of Directors. The role involves managing a team and collaborating with various stakeholders to support the financial health of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor GLAVREF's annual budget
• Oversee the management of all GLAVREF finances, expenditures, and investments
• Ensure accurate financial records; prepare statements and reports for internal and external audiences
• Serve as key financial liaison to the GLAVREF Board of Directors, presenting quarterly profit and loss reports
• Advise on post-award budgets and commitment activities; approve expenditures and oversee compliance
• Oversee communication with research and education community supporting project status
• Interpret complex governmental policies, including Federal Acquisition Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards
• Assess GLAVREF's current financial transactions and workflow
• Oversee and guide implementation and use of software to ensure best accounting practices
• Conduct audits to assess effectiveness of controls and accuracy of financial records
• Lead the GLAVREF financial team and Board Finance and Audit Committees in preparation for annual audit
• Develop positive and collegial relationships with investigators and institutional stakeholders
• Mentor accounting staff to improve reporting, invoicing, and revenue management
• Oversee, negotiate, and administer GLAVREF's organization business insurance and retirement program

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or financial management
• Master's degree in business administration or non-profit management preferred
• Eight or more years' experience in research finance administration
• Experience with US Department of Veterans Affairs
• Experience in strategic planning and process improvement
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and cultivate productive teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in financial modeling and budget preparation
• Commitment to GLAVREF's mission of partnering with VA Research and Education communities

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid leave