“La Casa Norte is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for homeless and abandoned people, where they will benefit from a comprehensive program of education, guidance and counseling in a community setting.” La Casa Norte’s mission and philosophy of service is to impact the social issues of homelessness at the individual and community levels.
Expected Goals & Objectives:
As a member of the leadership team, provides fiscal oversight to organization. In conjunction with the Executive Director & other members of the leadership team, assists in the day-to-day management of organization, including problem-solving, planning actions/initiatives and envisioning further activities. Has primary responsibility for managing staff directly impacting fiscal operations.
Financial Management
Develops and maintains policies & procedures for agency financial operations, exercising independent judgment in conformity with organization policy and goals, and generally accepted accounting procedures
Oversees accounting functions, applying well-established principles, theories, concepts and practices to a wide variety of problems
Assumes responsibility for proper accounting and allocation (to the grant level) of assets, liabilities, operating expenses, revenues, restricted net assets and other major financial operations
Responsible for knowing and understanding every financial transaction taking place in the organization
Payroll
Responsible for processing and overseeing payroll
Oversees the maintenance of payroll files and the collection of time records (timesheets)
Prepares annual salary review and makes recommendations to ED
Audits & Annual Reports
Responsible for the annual audit conducted by independent auditors
Works in conjunction with auditors to complete and submit IRS 990 and AG990
Responsible for all fiscal audits conducted by public and private funders
Fiscal Reporting
Completes monthly financials and reviews in conjunction with Executive Director to analyze performance and develop ongoing strategy and solutions
Presents monthly financials to Leadership Team and Board Finance Committee
Completes and review program specific financials with Program Directors & Associate Director
Develops, maintains and utilizes reporting calendar to assure all financial reporting is completed on time
Provides financial data to Development department as needed for grant reports and propels
Completes and presents quarterly dashboard to Leadership Team
Budgeting
Spearheads the annual budget process for the organization
Works closely with the Executive Director, Associate Director, Program Directors, Development Director/Department and the Finance committee to develop and implement LCN annual organizational budget
Forecasts revenues and expenses throughout the year
Financial Planning
Works in conjunction with ED and Finance committee to creates strategic financial plan for organization over a number of years
Develops projections for the agency’s growth/retraction
Assesses immediate and long-term risk of the organization’s funding; develops risk mitigation strategies and advises the ED, Leadership Team & Finance Committee on appropriate actions
Works in conjunction with ED, AD and Development Team to develop strategies for sustainability
Assists Finance Committee in the development, implementation and adherence to the Board Operating Reserve Policy
Studies the total operation of the agency to provide guidance to the ED and Finance Committee
Investigate and advise on investment options for reserves
Investigate and recommend options for more efficient use of financial resources
Cash Management
Responsible for the cash management of organization, including development of cash flow budgets, managing Line of Credit, determining and communicating operating cash needs for LCN
Oversees all deposits, cash disbursements, bank reconciliations, company credit cards, petty cash, funds collected at special events, credit card donations, etc.
Prepares and oversees the preparation of vouchers for federal, state & local government contracts
Internal Controls
Responsible for the orgs adherence and development of sufficient internal controls in accordance with best practices and GAAP.
Maintains up-to-date Financial Policies & Procedures Manual and is responsible for the LCN’s adherence to policies & procedures
Oversees the monthly reconciliation between the FundEZ and Raiser’s Edge
Procurement & Asset Management
Works in conjunction with Operation Manager to analyze various vendor relationships and their financial impact on the org
Works in conjunction with Operations Manager to assure that all insurance coverage is sufficient
Oversees annual asset inventory conducted by Operations Manager
Develops and maintains fixed asset schedule and LCN’s amortization policy
Oversee procurement process to ensure adherence to grant requirements and internal policy
Grants, Funding Proposals and Program Planning
Manages the contracting process for public grants & contracts
Works in conjunction with Associate Director and Development Team in the grant proposal and implementation process
Works with AD and Program Directors to implement new funding
Develops program and project budgets for program planning and grant proposals
Leadership & Supervision
Responsible for overall function of finance department program plan and benchmarks
Foresees issues and problems and bring solutions and options to the ED and Leadership Team
Stays up to date on best practices and strategies impacting the organization fiscal health and sustainability; develops and maintains a network of relationships with others involved in nonprofit management
Participates in the creation and implementation of organizational strategic plan
Maintains strong relationships with Finance Committee, vendors and financial institutions impacting fiscal activities
Supervises and oversees Finance Associate and other part-time staff, interns & volunteers in the finance department
Participates in Leadership Team, All Staff and Board Meetings
Trains Directors, Coordinators and Managers on budget development and management skills
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s Degree preferred
Knowledge of GAAP as it relates specifically to nonprofit accounting
At least 5 years of experience in organizational leadership
Willingness to be accountable for the overall success of the organization
Belief in the La Casa Norte mission, vision and core values
Experience working with accounting systems; experience with FundEZ preferred
Must have strong attention to detail, organizational skills, analytical and problem solving skills, ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks concurrently
Excellent analytical, math and computer skills
Must have advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Ability to maintain professional relationships with staff, clients and other stakeholders
Exercise excellent judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information
Manage time effectively and work within stringent deadlines
Energetic self-starter with ability to well independently and in team settings
Excellent oral, interpersonal, written, communication and project management skills
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred, but not required
Strong team player that is also able to work independently and with a "can-do attitude"
Understand written and verbal instructions
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing in an environment requiring diplomacy and good judgment in managing interactions with individuals inside and outside of the organization
Valid driver's license required
La Casa Norte is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, pregnancy or related conditions, or disability. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, walk up and down stairs, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Please send resume, cover letter and salary history to the following: Email: jobs@lacasanorte.org or Fax: 773-342-4253
