Finance Director - FIRC

Position Title: Finance Director 

Department: Finance 

Reports To: Executive Director  

Start Date: ASAP  

Employment Class: Full-time, Year-round  

Pay Status: Exempt  

Hours Per Week: 40  

Location: Summit County, CO. Mon-Thu required in-person, in-office 

Hiring Pay Range: $100,000 - $110,000 

Full Position Pay Range: $100,000-$120,000 

Job summary: 

The Finance Director reports directly to the Executive Director. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities, including cash flow, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance.  Must be hands on, not a delegator.  This position is responsible for ensuring that FIRC manages resources in the most beneficial way and helps maximize our funding, while aligning with the Organization’s strategic goals, mission, vision and values.  

Our benefits include: 

• Five weeks of paid time off (PTO) per year, and additional personal time off as well as paid holidays. 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution for employees and eligible dependents (some plans are covered 100% by employer, multiple buy-up options available) 

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses. 

• Health Savings Account (HSA) 

• Life Insurance and AD&D, covered by employer 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD, LTD) 

• Voluntary Benefits (Accident Plan, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Legal Plan) 

• 403(b) Retirement plan 

• Paid training and professional development opportunities  

• Discounted ski passes and access to shared ski medallion 

• Local recreation discounts and perks 

The person we are looking for will: 

• Maintain high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and confidentiality 

• Always act with integrity and ethical behavior 

• Take initiative, and is self-driven and solution-oriented 

• Pay close attention to detail and be able to work within strict timelines 

• Be adaptable to changing priorities, as determined by organization, community, and funder requirements 

Primary responsibilities: 

• Manages all aspects of accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and support to our auditors. 

• Supervise accounting staff to ensure smooth day-to-day transactions, and provide leadership support including, but not limited to training, timecards, scheduling, performance, deliverables, etc. 

• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures. 

• Prepare the annual operating budget for approval by the Board of Directors. 

• Account for income and expenses for current and future capital campaigns, including tracking of pledge receipts, construction in process, and expenses related to the new building. 

• Prepares financial statements and reports for senior management.  

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Monthly reconciliation for bank and investment accounts 

• Backup Accountant when needed for all accounting activities including check processing, vendor inquiries, credit card processing, and reconciliations 

• Support Federal, State, and foundation grants’ lifecycles including but not limited to budget preparation for submission, tracking of labor costs and expenses, grant invoicing, and grant audits.  

• If needed, occasionally be the backup for HR with the payroll approval process. 

• Implement Strategy Plan KPIs with the Director team and Board of Directors.  

• May participate in the HIPAA Taskforce and collaborate in the development of privacy policies and data security plans. 

Requirements of the position include: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance & MBA or CPA preferred 

• 5+ years of proven work experience as an accountant or finance professional, preferably in a nonprofit organization 

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards 

• Ability to successfully manage a workload that balances long-term planning with the daily demands of holding a key position within the organization. 

• Experience with budgeting, general ledger accounting, and cash flow analysis. 

• Hands-on experience with accounting systems, Microsoft Office Suite including Excel 

• Excellent people skills with experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team, as well as willingness to provide support to the greater FIRC’s staff as available and necessary. 

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience. 

• Reliable transportation year-round to navigate Summit County to attend job related meetings and events. 

• Genuine interest in our mission and personal/professional commitment to our values. 

• Candidates will be subject to a reference check pre-offer, and a criminal background check post-offer 

Preferred Qualifications and Experience 

• Proficiency in Spanish 

• Non-profit work experience 

• Experience using Blackbaud Financial Edge and Razor’s Edge 

Physical requirements of the position include: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Use of hands to handle, feel, grasp, and operate objects and tools, and reach and lift with hands and arms  

• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of equipment 

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds 

• The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, and kneel 

FIRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

FIRC is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.