Communities In Schools of North Carolina
Director of Finance
Communities In Schools of North Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
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About Communities In Schools Of North Carolina
At Communities In Schools, we are “all-in” for kids. It is our passion-- it is our mission. As the State Office for North Carolina, we deliver CIS programs across the state and we collaborate with local affiliate organizations, to provide resources and create communities of caring adults who work hand-in-hand with educators to make sure young people have the tools they need to stay in school and achieve in life. Communities In Schools is the nation’s largest dropout prevention organization, serving 1.5 million students in 2,400 sites across the country. We achieve this mission by hiring bright, creative, and innovative team members who have a passion for what we do. At CISNC, we value relationships, collaboration, learning, integrity and commitment.
Position Overview
The Director, Finance (Director) reports to the Vice President for Finance (VP Finance) of Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC). Responsibilities include leading, managing, and participating in the monthly general ledger close processes, supporting technology implementations and enhancements, promoting strong internal controls throughout the organization, providing leadership and support for external audits and compliance reviews, and providing leadership for development and financial planning and analysis activities for CISNC and its subsidiaries. The Director is responsible for guiding and reviewing some work of non-direct reports on the Finance team.
All work is to be performed in compliance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP); federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and requirements set forth by Communities In Schools of North Carolina’s (CISNC) funders.
Location and core business hours:
CISNC Raleigh office
Core Business Hours M-F 9AM-4PM
Essential Functions
Lead and manage select areas of the monthly close by reviewing and posting journal vouchers and reviewing and approving account reconciliations. Prepare select journal vouchers and account reconciliations for review by the VP Finance. Ensure that financial reports are prepared accurately and timely, perform year-over-year and budget versus actual analysis, review results with team leads, present findings and recommendations to organizational leaders, and initiate corrective action as needed. Prepare reports that show funding utilization to date, predicted future utilization, and projected variances against plan. Communicate status and projections proactively with the VP Finance and department leads with the goal of fully utilizing funding by the award period end. Prepare finance related content for reports due to grantor. Support annual budget development by creating tools, templates, and training for the organization. Prepare content for presentations and the accounting system budget upload file. Support the annual external audit by preparing select financial statements and footnotes and providing requested information for the auditors. Support the annual review and update of CISNC’s fiscal policies and procedures. Perform quarterly internal reviews to assess compliance with fiscal policies and procedures and lead remediation efforts in partnership with the VP Finance. Prepare the annual Form 990s for CISNC and its affiliates. Participate in, manage, and lead projects to achieve goals of the Finance department and company. Perform other duties as assigned.
Necessary Skills
Strong interpersonal skills Effective oral and written communication skills Computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office software Professional presentation skills with both large and small groups Self-motivated with the ability to make independent decisions Ability to manage or participate in multiple concurrent projects
Core Competencies
Student-Centered, Integrity & Accountability, Collaboration, Impact-Driven Excellence, Respect.
Job Specific Competencies
Decision making & judgement, fiscal accountability, initiative, leadership, problem solving, communication, creative & innovative thinking, interpersonal skills, planning & organization, results focus.
Required Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar field of study or equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience in accounting, audit, and / or finance. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn, understand and apply program requirements and standards. Ability to support concurrent projects / tasks. Must be able to hear, see, and move about the office. Must be able to lift 10 lbs. CPA, CGMA or MBA preferred.
Learn more at www.cisnc.org, and stay connected with CISNC on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Perks
We offer outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability and 403(b) match and MORE!!! We offer paid vacation, wellness time and holidays. Our team is friendly, fun and collaborative.
Compensation: From $87,000 per year Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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At Communities In Schools, we are “all-in” for kids. It is our passion-- it is our mission. As the State Office for North Carolina, we deliver CIS programs across the state and we collaborate with local affiliate organizations, to provide resources and create communities of caring adults who work hand-in-hand with educators to make sure young people have the tools they need to stay in school and achieve in life. Communities In Schools is the nation’s largest dropout prevention organization, serving 1.5 million students in 2,400 sites across the country. We achieve this mission by hiring bright, creative, and innovative team members who have a passion for what we do. At CISNC, we value relationships, collaboration, learning, integrity and commitment.
Position Overview
The Director, Finance (Director) reports to the Vice President for Finance (VP Finance) of Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC). Responsibilities include leading, managing, and participating in the monthly general ledger close processes, supporting technology implementations and enhancements, promoting strong internal controls throughout the organization, providing leadership and support for external audits and compliance reviews, and providing leadership for development and financial planning and analysis activities for CISNC and its subsidiaries. The Director is responsible for guiding and reviewing some work of non-direct reports on the Finance team.
All work is to be performed in compliance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP); federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and requirements set forth by Communities In Schools of North Carolina’s (CISNC) funders.
Location and core business hours:
CISNC Raleigh office
Core Business Hours M-F 9AM-4PM
Essential Functions
Lead and manage select areas of the monthly close by reviewing and posting journal vouchers and reviewing and approving account reconciliations. Prepare select journal vouchers and account reconciliations for review by the VP Finance. Ensure that financial reports are prepared accurately and timely, perform year-over-year and budget versus actual analysis, review results with team leads, present findings and recommendations to organizational leaders, and initiate corrective action as needed. Prepare reports that show funding utilization to date, predicted future utilization, and projected variances against plan. Communicate status and projections proactively with the VP Finance and department leads with the goal of fully utilizing funding by the award period end. Prepare finance related content for reports due to grantor. Support annual budget development by creating tools, templates, and training for the organization. Prepare content for presentations and the accounting system budget upload file. Support the annual external audit by preparing select financial statements and footnotes and providing requested information for the auditors. Support the annual review and update of CISNC’s fiscal policies and procedures. Perform quarterly internal reviews to assess compliance with fiscal policies and procedures and lead remediation efforts in partnership with the VP Finance. Prepare the annual Form 990s for CISNC and its affiliates. Participate in, manage, and lead projects to achieve goals of the Finance department and company. Perform other duties as assigned.
Necessary Skills
Strong interpersonal skills Effective oral and written communication skills Computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office software Professional presentation skills with both large and small groups Self-motivated with the ability to make independent decisions Ability to manage or participate in multiple concurrent projects
Core Competencies
Student-Centered, Integrity & Accountability, Collaboration, Impact-Driven Excellence, Respect.
Job Specific Competencies
Decision making & judgement, fiscal accountability, initiative, leadership, problem solving, communication, creative & innovative thinking, interpersonal skills, planning & organization, results focus.
Required Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar field of study or equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience in accounting, audit, and / or finance. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn, understand and apply program requirements and standards. Ability to support concurrent projects / tasks. Must be able to hear, see, and move about the office. Must be able to lift 10 lbs. CPA, CGMA or MBA preferred.
Learn more at www.cisnc.org, and stay connected with CISNC on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Perks
We offer outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability and 403(b) match and MORE!!! We offer paid vacation, wellness time and holidays. Our team is friendly, fun and collaborative.
Compensation: From $87,000 per year Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Finance Industries Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Communities In Schools of North Carolina by 2x Get notified about new Financial Director jobs in
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Apex, NC $250,000.00-$300,000.00 2 weeks ago Raleigh, NC $130,000.00-$155,000.00 1 month ago Cary, NC $240,000.00-$360,000.00 3 months ago Raleigh, NC $85,000.00-$90,000.00 1 month ago Head of Accounting & Operational Finance
Creedmoor, NC $150,000.00-$165,000.00 1 week ago Raleigh, NC $142,000.00-$166,000.00 1 month ago Manager, Financial Accounting and Reporting
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