Director of Finance

The Arc Davidson County & Greater Nashville

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Job Summary

The Arc Davidson County & Greater Nashville is a non-profit, growing organization and we are searching for an experienced Director of Finance to join our team of high-performing professionals and keep our finances positioned for continued success. The Director of Finance will have a day-to-day, ongoing impact on company operations, helping us to analyze, strategize, and grow our financial position. This seasoned strategist not only will understand current accounting practices and trends but also will have experience in adapting to change, whether it’s through growth or downsizing. As a member of senior management, the Director of Finance will be comfortable in a leadership role that requires clear and effective communication skills. 

Job Responsibilities

Objectives of this role

• The Director of Finance will report to the CEO and Board of Directors
• Take responsibility (either directly or via staff) for all cash management, investments, insurance, budgeting, and financial reporting, and help drive the company’s financial strategy and hiring needs
• Coordinate development of annual operating, capital, and program budgets, as well as reporting for the same
• Ensure cash flow is compatible with operations by overseeing day-to-day accounting, recording, reporting, and internal-control activities of the organization
• Develop and implement best practices and tools to ensure a well-controlled yet flexible organization that has strong fiscal management, project coordination, cross-team communications, and workflows
• Comply with national, local, and nonprofit financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation and taking appropriate action
• Report to the CEO and Board of Directors with monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on organizational and program budgets.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior managers to efficiently develop budget proposals, provide access to project finance information, and ensure contract/grant compliance and reporting
• Research revenue opportunities and economic trends, analyze internal operations and identify areas for cost reduction and process enhancement
• Perform risk management through analysis of company liabilities and investments, and evaluate and manage capital structure and fundraising initiatives
• Oversee HR operations by coordinating with external service providers (ex: payroll, benefits, recruitment) and internal staff responsible for other aspects of HR
• Monitor business performance with tracking tools, establish corrective measures as needed
• Manage finance personnel and oversee financial IT systems, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory entities (ex: Financial Accounting Standards Board, Internal Revenue Service, state attorneys general)

Qualifications

Required skills

• Five or more years of experience in executive leadership roles
• Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity
• Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills
• Understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planning

Preferred skills

• Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting, business accounting, or finance
• Experience in nonprofit financial requirements
• Experience in government grants financial requirements and reporting
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions and investor relations
• Professional certification (ex: Certified Public Accountant)
• Extensive knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft 365, Adobe

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

Please send your resume to: Donna Bryant, dbryant@arcdc.org

Sheila Moore, smoore@arcdc.org

Details

• Date Posted: September 20, 2024
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Accounting / Financial Management
• Service Area: Social / Human Services
• Start Date: 10/28/2024
• Salary Range: $65,000
• Working Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm