Director of Finance - Los Angeles, United States - Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc.

Description

Who We Are:

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LEAP (Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics) _is a national, nonprofit organization founded in 1982 with a mission to achieve full participation and equality for Asian and Pacific Islanders (APIs).

LEAP works to achieve this mission by
:
Developing People, because leaders are made not born;
Informing Society, because leaders know the issues; and
Empowering Communities, because leaders are grounded in strong, vibrant communities


Guided by the philosophy:
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Keep Your Values. Develop New Skills.", LEAP is focused on "uncapping talent" and filling the pipeline with Asian and Pacific Islander leaders across all sectors.


About This Role

LEAP is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee a diverse array of accounting, finance and operational/administrative services (including Human Resources and benefits,) which are fundamental to both daily operations and the achievement of organizational priorities and objectives.

This position reports to the President and CEO and will be integral in assisting senior management in developing and implementing strategies that facilitate organizational growth and impact.

To be successful in this position, the Director of Finance must have strong leadership, management, technology, analytical and communication skills.

You must enjoy working in a hybrid team environment, possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to be highly flexible and excel in a fast paced, multi-tasking and dynamic work environment.

What You'll Do:

• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT_
• Develop sound financial and administrative policies and procedures and internal controls for accounting, auditing, budgeting, payroll, and administrative services functions. Implement and monitor policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Direct activities relating to the management and control of cash flow, banking relations, and investments.
• Manage the organization's daily administrative and financial activities, including financial record keeping, production of financial statements, and personnel records.
• BUDGETING AND PLANNING_
• Work with the Board Treasurer, Finance and Risk Committee, Board of Directors, and the President and CEO in the development of financial objectives for the organization.
• Direct the preparation of organizational operating budgets and forecasts with staff and Executive Management Team, Finance and Risk Committee and Board approval.
• Prepare operating budgets and forecasts for all financial functions; monitor revenues and expenses against approved budget. Recommend and monitor expense control initiatives. Prepare analyses of variances and recommend revision of plan and budget.
• Work closely with Executive Management Team, and other designated staff in longrange strategic planning for the organization, grant creation and reporting, and budget preparation.
• RECORD-KEEPING_
• Direct the timely preparation and maintenance of all accounting records and provide appropriate financial/statistical reports.
• Maintain the organization's revenue and expense records, produce monthly financial statements, process accounts payable and accounts receivable, process deposits, and maintain annuity records.
• Oversee and direct payroll and tax payment systems; direct the preparation and maintenance of all payroll records and reporting, assuring compliance with all legal requirements and organizational objectives.
• Prepare and submit federal, state, and local income tax forms, withholding forms, and other forms as required.
• Ensure compliance with all financial/tax reporting requirements of agencies and foundations.
• AUDIT AND TAXES REPORTING_
• Review audit needs of the organization; liaison to Audit Committee as to selection of auditors.
• Direct preparation for audits.
• Work with the auditors in preparation of the annual audit report and filing of tax reports. Review and approve all drafts; assure distribution of reports as required.
• Respond to auditor's findings and recommendations in consultation with Finance and Risk Committee, taking action as appropriate.
• Develop internal audit procedures to ensure that systems are functioning as planned.
• Support the preparation of Form 990 and ensure that a copy of the most recent IRS form 990 and related schedules are available for review according to federal law.
• ADMINISTRATIVE_
• Negotiate contracts; coordinate the administration of all operating leases and contracts, including consultant agreements, insurance, building lease, and other services.
• Prepare and review all contracts for major contracted services, and staff employment offers
• Hire, train, manage, and evaluate all finance/administrative staff.
• Serve as part of the Executive Management team to assist the President and CEO in setting and implementing administrative policies established by the Board.
• Work with the organization's legal counsel to resolve legal matters.
• Serve as a strategic thou