Financial Director

Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization seeks a Financial Director to oversee financial operations and strategic planning. The successful candidate will manage budgeting, forecasting, and compliance efforts while ensuring financial stability and alignment with organizational goals in a supportive environment focused on children's care.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of financial management experience required.
• 2 years supervisory experience needed.
• Experience with non-profits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations including budgeting and auditing.
• Develop financial strategy and forecasts.
• Ensure legal compliance and oversee financial reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

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The mission of Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter is to provide a safe haven, high quality care, and hope for the future to children impacted by trauma.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

Established in 1993, NWACS is a private, non-profit organization. Our 32-bed, state-of-the-art residential Shelter provides 24-hour emergency care for children throughout Arkansas who are victims of abandonment, abuse or neglect. Building on three decades of experience working with children and trauma, in 2020 our work expanded with the opening of Hope Academy, the first trauma-centered open enrollment charter school in the state of Arkansas. Our work centers around positive trauma-informed practices and takes a comprehensive, whole child approach to care and education; creating a stable, safe and loving environment in which the hundreds of children who walk through our doors each year can begin to heal.

OUR VALUES:

Head: We foster a culture of strategy and innovation.

Heart: We serve our children, families and staff with compassion and dedication.

Hands: We work collaboratively and respectfully, striving for excellence in all we do.

Hope: We provide the foundation for a better tomorrow.

THE POSITION: Finance Director

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Finance Directoris a member of the organization’s executive team and the lead financial position in the organization. This position is responsible for all financial activity, including but not limited to: tracking cash flow,financial planning, analyzing the company's financial strengths and weaknesses andproposing strategic direction.

The Finance Director is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization, guiding its financial strategy, planning, and maintaining its fiscal stability to include collaboration with the executive management team to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Manage the company's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and auditing. Ensure that the financial transactions, policies, and procedures meet the organization's short and long-term business objectives and are conducted in accordance with regulations, accounting principles, and standards.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement the financial strategy of the organization. This includes long-term financial planning and forecasting, risk management, identifying areas for cost optimization, and investment strategies.
• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements. Ensure the timely reporting of key financial data and updates to the CEO, Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders.
• Compliance: Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions. This includes tax planning and compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations.
• Leadership: Direct the finance and accounting team and ensure their ongoing professional development and training. Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required

Experience:

• Eight to ten years of experience in financial management is required
• 2 years supervisory experience
• 2 years experience leading and completing cross-functional projects

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• High-energy, self-starter with a passion for NWACS mission is essential
• Exemplify NWACS values and uphold high professional and ethical standards
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail; ability to work in a high-paced environment and manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Establish effective professional relationships with peers, support staff, volunteers, supervisors, and other professionals
• Flexible and adaptive style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical human resource initiatives
• Proficient in accounting software packages and Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Abila/Sage MIP, E-Finance a plus

Mission Alignment:

• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the nonprofit sector and the organization’s mission

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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