Position: Director of Finance

Location: Washington, DC
Post Date: October 27, 2008
Closing Date: Open until filled


About the Center for Community Change

The Center for Community Change (the Center) is a national social justice non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1968 to honor the life and values of Robert F. Kennedy, we are the longest standing champions for low-income families and communities of color. Throughout our history, the Center has strengthened the leadership, voice and power of low-income communities nationwide to confront the vital issues of today and build social movements of tomorrow.

Our work has contributed to the creation of the food stamps program, the enactment of the Community Reinvestment Act, the growth of community development corporations, and the creation and preservation of affordable housing. Today we are leading efforts to advance fair and humane immigration reform, increase voter participation in communities of color and develop the next generation of social justice organizers. The Center has brought the issues and values of low-income communities to the forefront of the political debates with presidential candidate forums in the 2004 and 2008 election cycles.  For further information please visit our website at www.communitychange.org.

Position Description:

The Director of Finance reports to the Managing Director and is a member of the Center's Senior Management Team. The position will work closely with the Executive Director and Managing Director, Senior Management and program staff as well as the Finance, Audit, and Endowment Committees of the Board of Directors. The Director of Finance will provide hands-on strategic financial leadership for the organization and will oversee the accounting & financial reporting, budgeting, financial controls, external audits, tax and grant compliance, and investment, cash and risk management functions of the organization. The Director of Finance will identify and implement best practices, solve business challenges, strive for continual improvement, analyze internal and external financial trends and advise the Managing Director, Executive Director and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors. The Director of Finance supervises a staff of five.

General Responsibilities:

• Direct supervision of Assistant Director of Finance and Grants & Budget Manager.

• Oversee Assistant Director of Finance in maintenance of accounting system to ensure long term integrity of financial data and reports; ensure overall financial system continues to meet long term needs of organization.

• Conduct financial planning and analysis for the Managing Director, Executive Director, and Finance Committee, in an effort to promote long-term sustainability of organization.

• Prepare annual operating budget in consultation with Managing Director and Executive Director and close collaboration with project budget managers.

• Monitor cash flow, cash reserves and investment activity.

• Manage annual audit, federal/state tax and compliance reporting (including lobbying reports).   Liaison with external auditors and government agencies.

• Oversee and ensure compliance with all board-approved financial and accounting policies.

• Ensure appropriate systems, controls and policies are in place and monitored, to ensure protection of all Center financial assets.

• Oversee Grants and Budget Manager in the production of financial reports to funders to ensure compliance with grant requirements and restrictions.

• Prepare internal and external monthly and annual financial reports for the Managing Director, Executive Director, Finance Committee, project budget managers and quarterly reports for Board review.

• Prepare monthly budget-to-actual financial statements and information to the Managing Director, Executive Director, and project budget managers.

• Oversee the exchange of data with project budget managers and finance department to ensure financial reporting system reflects current and accurate information.
• Liaison to the Board Finance Committee, Audit Committee and Endowment Board.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. MBA or CPA preferred

• Minimum 10 years financial management (minimum 5 years with a nonprofit organization).

• Extensive knowledge of financial principles and practices in nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) activity.

• Demonstrated experience to plan and implement financial systems and procedures which allow an organization to operate efficiently.

• Proven track record in providing strategic financial leadership and organizational development.

• Strong organizational skills, problem solving, and management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership during periods of growth and/or change.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to the Center's mission.
  

 This position reports to: Managing Director

Salary & Benefits: CCC offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

How to apply: Please submit resume, a cover letter that includes salary expectations and at least two writing samples to:

    Human Resources
    Re: Director of Finance
    Center for Community Change
    1536 U. Street, N.W.
    Washington, D.C. 20009
    (Fax) 202-387-4891
    employment@communitychange.org