Vice President of Finance and Administration

Summary:

The Vice President of Finance and Administration (VPFA) is the senior financial and administrative position within Middlesex United Way (MUW).

Responsible for all accounting, finance, and treasury functions for MUW, as well as developing the financial infrastructure and systems needed to safeguard MUW’s financial assets, and accurately and properly reporting the financial results.

Responsibility for human resource matters, including payroll, compensation, benefits, and HR compliance.

Record keeping of all grants, perform banking functions, payroll process, accounts payable, and insurance.

Supervises one Finance/Administrative Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Management:

• Directs the development and administration of United Way financial matters, including budgeting, auditing, accounting, and financial reporting as well as human resource matters.
• Develop and oversee the annual budget.
• Oversee payroll, ensure compliance with 403b plan documents, and federal and state regulations.
• Review, analyze, and report on monthly results; update strategic financial plans and forecasts; provide monthly financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders; oversee grant administration.
• Monitor the performance and application of investment funds.
• Prepare and present a summary of financial information at BOD meetings.
• Prepare cash flow projections and ensure adequate funding, & oversee budget development.
• Primary liaison with external investment manager regarding application of investment allocation decisions and monthly reporting.
• Oversee grant administration, including federal, state, and private grants.
• Develop an annual capital budget and identify and track maintenance needs.
• Reconciliations, journal entries, cash receipts, designation reporting, and payments.
• Please maintain the integrity of the financial records in the financial software system.
• Ensure donor needs are met at the highest levels and that internal controls are functioning efficiently and appropriately.

Fiscal and Legal Compliance

• Ensure internal controls & systems are adequately designed and operating effectively.
• Oversee the annual financial statement audit and, if required, the Single Audit.
• Oversee all tax and other required filings.
• Analysis of charitable giving programs and liaison with external auditor and legal counsel.
• Maintain banking relationships; negotiate credit facilities and ensure compliance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business Management required.
• CPA and/or Master of Business Administration, a plus.
• 5+ years’ experience in a senior financial role in a complex organization with multiple revenue streams and/or as an auditor of nonprofits.
• A collaborative and flexible operating style with strong communication skills.
• 5+ years of experience with a nonprofit organization.
• QuickBooks and MS Office, Donation Tracker products is a plus
• Experience with federal, state, and private grants is a plus.

Core Values:

• Demonstrate integrity by being accountable for actions, keeping commitments, and speaking honestly and truthfully with others
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for professional development by acquiring new skills and knowledge to enhance the role.
• Demonstrate a commitment to individual and team-based assignments.
• Demonstrate quality assurance by producing accurate and thorough work.

Please call or email Jon today at 860-773-0059 or jbrink@pridestaff.com