Director of Finance and Accounting - Balcones Heights, United States - Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities

Description

SUMMARY

The Director of Finance and Accounting assists with the establishment and implementation of the organization's accounting policies and procedures. They will have overall responsibility for assigned accounting operations and systems as well as associated analysis and report preparation. They will oversee all accounting tasks relating to revenue, accounts payable processing, account receivable collection, audit schedules and assisting in the preparation of financial statements.

HACU'S MISSION:

To Champion Hispanic Success in Higher Education

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities fulfills its mission by:

• promoting the development of member colleges and universities;
• improving access to and the quality of post-secondary educational opportunities for Hispanic students; and
• meeting the needs of business, industry and government through the development and sharing of resources, information, and expertise.

BENEFITS

• HACU offers a friendly work environment and a generous company-paid benefits plan. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• 15 company paid holidays.
• Employer-paid Group-Term Life, AD&D, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability benefits
• Generous employer-paid contributions toward healthcare plan expense
• 403(b), employer contributions (no match required) starting at six months of service.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional Dental, Vision, Legal and Identity protection, and optional Accident, Cancer, Hospital Indemnity, and Dependent Life Insurance plans.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in financial management and accounting, preferably in a non-profit setting.
• Proven track record of managing finance (accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting) for a nonprofit with multiple funding sources including government (federal and state) contracts.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
• Proficiency with Non-Profit accounting software and Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting, and financial regulations applicable to non-profit organizations.
• Experience with grant accounting and reporting requirements for federal, state, and private grants.
• Experience in working with general ledger, financial statements, and account reconciliation.
• Proven ability to develop and implement financial policies, systems, and procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with all levels of management, staff, external partners, and other groups with diverse backgrounds.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to understand and communicate financial data to non-finance personnel.
• Experience with audit coordination and oversight.
• Strategic thinking and long-term planning skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Candidate must demonstrate a breadth of diverse leadership capabilities and qualifications including the ability to collaborate with peers, coach and develop subordinates, and design work methods that encourage staff to work collaboratively to achieve meaningful outcomes and support HACU's culture, mission, and values.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of management, staff, and external partners.

PIbe422bb97e0a