Director, Finance - Chicago, United States - Peer Health Exchange, Inc

Description

Director, Finance

Start Date:
Summer 2024


Salary Range:
Approx. High $90,000 to Low $100,000


Location:
Remote / Virtual / Work From Home**
About Peer Health Exchange
Learn more about our responsiveness and shift to digital in this article co-authored by our colleagues "Youths Know What They Need to Support Their Mental Health"


About the role

As the Director, Finance you will create and maintain the appropriate infrastructure for efficient processes and for ensuring effective practices in finance and accounting.

You will report directly to the VP, Finance & Administration.


About the Finance & Administration team

The small but mighty Finance, Technology and Operations team, also known as FTO Team is in charge of three main functions: 1) finance and accounting (from budgeting and ensuring financial sustainability to processing accounts payable); 2) internal technology (monitoring systems and deploying hardware); 3) operations (supporting and managing our nationwide offices).

Here's what you should know
This is a full-time, exempt salaried remote position based in any PHE registered state.

• Looking for more information about our awesome benefits, culture and more? Visit our _Careers Page_ and check us out on _Glassdoor__

Here's what you will do as part of our team

_ Financial Management_

• Oversee and manage the daytoday accounting and financial activities, including accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Supervise and manage the annual budgeting process, prepare both the initial and revised budgets, and monitor progress towards meeting budget goals through preparing actualstobudget report monthly.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws
• Lead and coordinate the annual audit process with external auditors
• Provide support to the VP, Finance & Administration in creating financial ad hoc reports to provide visibility about the financial health of the organization

_ Data Analysis, Systems Management & Staff Trainings _

• Oversee the research, selection and integration of accounting, budgeting and other systems with new platforms
• Conduct a comprehensive review and analysis of financial data, prepare and present financial reports and budgets, including monthly financial statements and annual financial reports
• Create and implement effective and relevant staff trainings in conjunction with other departments

_ Leadership and Management_

• Manage and mentor direct reports to a sustained high level of performance through coaching, mentorship, to ensure that they have the necessary tools and resources to perform their duties effectively
• Create and implement effective and relevant staff onboarding and training in conjunction with other departments
• Exemplify to PHE's core values and advance PHE's vision for health equity in all aspects of our work, internally and externally Mange and train the Staff Accountant

What you'll bring to the table:


Minimum qualifications:

• Demonstrate a strong passion for PHE's mission to build healthier communities with young people; strong alignment with PHE's core values of Health Equity, Commitment, Communication, Agency
• Centers youth inclusion, community partnership, and equity work visibly, broadly, in action in part through deep listening and hearing with a lens of inclusion.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7 years of relevant accounting and finance experience Strong understanding of accounting for nonprofit organizations in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Strong knowledge of Excel Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• 3 years of managerial experience
• Demonstrated experience with final responsibility for the quality and content of financial data, reporting and/or audit coordination
• Actionoriented and a demonstrated ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments/Teams
• Ability to manage and mentor a team of financial professionals effectively
• Demonstrated ability to lead a group with of individuals with divergent goals and purpose

Your turn We'd like to learn about you.
Please submit your resume and cover letter telling us why you are interested in our team and this role

• At Peer Health Exchange, we celebrate difference and are committed to providing equitable opportunities, addressing the effects of power and privilege. PHE is proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, physical disability, veteran s