Do you currently lead the finance function for a nonprofit but are looking for a new mission, or work in the finance arena for a business or corporation wanting to shift to the nonprofit sector? Texas Parent Teacher Association (www.txpta.org) located in the heart of downtown Austin is currently seeking candidates for Director of Finance. This executive team member reports to the Executive Director and manages one staff member.  Texas PTA offers a comprehensive benefits package including free covered parking.  In addition to generous Paid Time Off, the office is closed between December 24 and January 1.  Ability to attend some pre-scheduled evening and weekend meetings and events required.

Important Traits:

Ability to wear many hats while being flexible and patient working with a variety of constituents

Comfortability with public speaking to present at board meetings and teach finance-related presentations personally developed by you for volunteers

Adequate writing/communication skills to co-author a monthly treasurer tool for volunteers

Personality, phone and email style suited to engage and build relationships with staff, board of directors and all volunteers

Key areas of responsibility:

Produce and analyze monthly financial statements and reporting to the Board

Oversee the preparation of the annual budget including monthly line-item detail

Work closely with the state president and treasurer and serve as liaison to the Budget and Finance and Audit Committees

Facilitate annual audit and 990 preparations with independent audit firm

Oversee association investment funds

Serve as 401k plan Trustee and work with third party advisors

Manage payroll, record maintenance and benefits administration

Manage IT service provider

Manage financial-related matters with two building tenants including property tax and Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliation

Support and guidance to Council/Local PTAs:

IRS regulations including 990 filings

Sales tax-related issues including tax exemption and sales tax collection and remittance

Interpretation of PTA-specific guidance on financial issues

Assist with general operations

Coordinate trainings with volunteer leaders as needed

In conjunction with state treasurer reviews and updates written finance training for local leaders

Non-profit experience a plus

Bachelors Degree

3 years accounting experience