Finance Director

Description

Mission: The Link works with youth and young families to overcome the impacts of poverty and social injustice. Our 23 programs provide supportive housing, intensive case management services, and skills development to youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness, sex trafficking and/or involvement in the juvenile justice system. The Link prides itself on its innovative, youth-centered, strengths-based programming for youth and families as well as programs that are co-designed, implemented and overseen by youth.

Position Specifics

• Hiring Salary Range: $94,004-$112,005/hour based on qualifications 
• Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
• Location: Minneapolis, MN
• Hours/Days: Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM

BASIC FUNCTION

This position provides overall direction for all financial management, accounting, single audit and budgeting functions for the agency. Develops financial procedures and directs their implementation. Prepares budgets and processes financial data. Manages all financial and accounting activities. Supervises accounting manager and oversees finance staff.

Financial Management

• Prepare financial reports for board of directors and program managers
• Project variance in shortfalls and surpluses
• Manage cash flow and budgets for 25 programs    
• Understand grant releases and restrictions
• Manage numerous grants and funding sources
• Ensures accounts payable and other expenses are posted to appropriate funding sources
• Oversee billing and ensure grants are spent in compliance with requirements
• Create the annual budget
• Ensure that the organization meets its budget targets
• Act as a financial liaison to program managers with their budgets and ensure they meet their budgets
• Utilize spreadsheets and create financial data
• Prepare schedules for regular and single audit
• Act as the financial liaison with auditors for a single audit
• Oversee review and filing of the 990, payroll returns, unemployment, w2s, 1099 and 1095
• Act as financial liaison with accountants, & insurance
• Reconcile bank statements
• Lead financial committee meetings
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of financial process
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field 

Personnel Management

• Supervise a team of four finance staff
• Participates in the management of the employee benefit programs

Compliance

• Ensures agency compliance with risk management procedures
• Ensures agency compliance with GAAP, budgeting, and other accounting and financial procedures

Community Engagement

• Cultivates and maintains partnerships with affiliated organizations and individuals 
• Creates and maintains community relations appropriate to the fulfillment of agency priorities and objectives
• Increases community awareness of The Link services
• Networks with and forms productive and supportive relationships with key organizations and practitioners in the field
• Strengthens the position of The Link regarding youth services
• Participates in committees as appointed internally and in the community
• Represents the organization and the organizational point of view to agencies, organizations, and the general public
• Prioritizes, organizes, and schedules job assignments for oneself 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preserve the integrity of the programs and agency 
• Demonstrate commitment to The Link’s mission and vision, and values of equity, diversity and inclusion 
• Support the overall growth of the agency 
• Maintain positive and healthy relationships with co-workers and other related parties 
• Assist where needed as a team player 
• Create a safe, respectful, and healthy atmosphere and environment where everyone can grow and learn 
• Participate in special projects as necessary 
• Attend all meetings and trainings as required 
• Maintain positive and professional interactions with clients, co-workers, and all parties involved 
• All other duties as assigned? 
• Participate in the development and implementation of strategic planning for the agency 

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Desire to continuously learn for personal and professional growth
• High level of personal and professional integrity, including ability to protect and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively with and relate to diverse populations
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written communication
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently organize, coordinate, track and complete multiple tasks as well as adjust to changing priorities
• Computer application proficiency, including 365, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with office equipment, such as photocopier, fax, etc.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete a criminal background, motor vehicle and credit check

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related field with 10 years of experience in the field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• 2-5 years management/supervisory experience in a finance or accounting department.
• 5-7 years of non-profit or federal grant experience in a senior level finance or accounting position.
• CPA licensure preferred.
• Ability to work with and manage complex automated systems and analyze and evaluate system needs.
• Ability to communicate complex information to persons with widely-varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Knowledge and experience with financial processes and preparation of financial reports
• Experience with budget planning and implementation
• Experience with personnel records management
• Experience with employee benefit program management
• Knowledge and experience with nonprofit auditing
• Knowledge and experience with regard to risk management issues
• Experience in operation of PC’s and office applications, such as 365, Excel, Word and etc.
• Extensive experience with spreadsheets and accounting software
• Experience working with boards of directors

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear 
• The employee is frequently required to use manual dexterity for use of objects, tools or controls as well as visual acuity 
• The employee is required to work for several hours at a time at a computer
• The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl 
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds 
• Work environment for this position includes offices and common spaces with a low to moderate noise level 

BENEFITS

The Link offers benefits to eligible employees such as medical, dental (The Link covers 100% of the premiums), vision, a generous 401k with employer match, over 2 weeks of PTO in your first year, birthday PTO, two days of volunteer PTO, 11 paid holidays/holiday pay, and more!

COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY 

 As outlined in our Compensation Philosophy , The Link believes strongly in pay equity and transparency, and wages that lead our field for similar roles.  To that end, The Link will ensure all new hires are offered the highest wage they are eligible to receive within the position's hiring range based on their years of relevant professional experience, lived experience, and relevant degrees and licensures.  The Link has a “no negotiation policy,” which means candidates should not have to negotiate their way to a fair wage for their skills and experience and will automatically be given the highest wage they are eligible for based on their qualifications. 

OTHER

The Link is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Link complies with laws relating to discrimination against qualified applicants and employees in hiring or in any decision affecting job status or pay, based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, disability, familial status, covered veteran status, public assistance status, membership in a local commission, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, or other applicable protected classes. 

NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.