Ascendo Resources
Responsibilities
Partner with the President & CEO to advance JALA’s mission and vision, ensuring strong alignment across financial, operational, and programmatic priorities. Serve as a strategic financial resource to the Board of Directors; support the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities, including annual budget development and financial oversight. Collaborate with the Board to engage and manage external consultants such as auditors, investment advisors, and other financial service providers, as needed. Lead the annual budgeting process and oversee budget implementation, monitoring, reconciliation, and variance analysis to track organizational performance. Develop, analyze, and present comprehensive financial metrics, dashboards, and reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders. Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, cash receipts, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP, regulatory standards, and audit requirements. Direct grant-related financial planning, budgeting, compliance, and reporting for government, corporate, and foundation funding sources; ensure all grant reports are accurate and submitted on time. Maintain strong internal controls and oversee all financial, compliance, and regulatory audits. Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning; optimize banking relationships and implement strategies to strengthen cash position and financial sustainability. Provide regular and ad hoc financial reports to the Board and Executive Management Team, keeping leadership informed of financial performance, risks, and compliance status. Lead and supervise accounting unit staff, providing ongoing performance management, professional development, coaching, and support to foster a high-performing team. Ensure the accounting unit delivers responsive, high-quality customer service to staff by evaluating, developing, and implementing systems and processes that best support organizational needs. Collaborate closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Technology & Facilities Officer, Development Director, senior leadership, and their respective teams. Serve as a financial advisor and resource to all JALA program offices, units, and employees with financial responsibilities. Act as secondary fiduciary for JALA’s 401(k) plan (with the Chief Human Resources Officer as primary fiduciary), overseeing preparation of financial statements and coordination of the annual plan audit. Perform additional duties as assigned to effectively lead JALA’s financial operations in support of its mission. Qualifications
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive finance leadership experience, preferably within a non-profit environment, including accounting, auditing, team management, and financial systems implementation. Demonstrated experience managing comprehensive finance functions—including accounting, budgeting, internal controls, reporting, and compliance—within a multi-office, multi-funder, division-based organization. Proficiency with budgeting, accounting, and database management systems. CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred. Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Accounting/Auditing Industries
Abrasives and Nonmetallic Minerals Manufacturing, Non-profit Organizations, and Accounting
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Partner with the President & CEO to advance JALA’s mission and vision, ensuring strong alignment across financial, operational, and programmatic priorities. Serve as a strategic financial resource to the Board of Directors; support the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities, including annual budget development and financial oversight. Collaborate with the Board to engage and manage external consultants such as auditors, investment advisors, and other financial service providers, as needed. Lead the annual budgeting process and oversee budget implementation, monitoring, reconciliation, and variance analysis to track organizational performance. Develop, analyze, and present comprehensive financial metrics, dashboards, and reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders. Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, cash receipts, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP, regulatory standards, and audit requirements. Direct grant-related financial planning, budgeting, compliance, and reporting for government, corporate, and foundation funding sources; ensure all grant reports are accurate and submitted on time. Maintain strong internal controls and oversee all financial, compliance, and regulatory audits. Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning; optimize banking relationships and implement strategies to strengthen cash position and financial sustainability. Provide regular and ad hoc financial reports to the Board and Executive Management Team, keeping leadership informed of financial performance, risks, and compliance status. Lead and supervise accounting unit staff, providing ongoing performance management, professional development, coaching, and support to foster a high-performing team. Ensure the accounting unit delivers responsive, high-quality customer service to staff by evaluating, developing, and implementing systems and processes that best support organizational needs. Collaborate closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Technology & Facilities Officer, Development Director, senior leadership, and their respective teams. Serve as a financial advisor and resource to all JALA program offices, units, and employees with financial responsibilities. Act as secondary fiduciary for JALA’s 401(k) plan (with the Chief Human Resources Officer as primary fiduciary), overseeing preparation of financial statements and coordination of the annual plan audit. Perform additional duties as assigned to effectively lead JALA’s financial operations in support of its mission. Qualifications
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive finance leadership experience, preferably within a non-profit environment, including accounting, auditing, team management, and financial systems implementation. Demonstrated experience managing comprehensive finance functions—including accounting, budgeting, internal controls, reporting, and compliance—within a multi-office, multi-funder, division-based organization. Proficiency with budgeting, accounting, and database management systems. CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred. Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Accounting/Auditing Industries
Abrasives and Nonmetallic Minerals Manufacturing, Non-profit Organizations, and Accounting
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