MIUSA seeks a full-time Senior Finance Manager with excellent knowledge and experience in all full-cycle accounting functions, including budget management, implementation of internal controls, and ensuring compliance with government regulations.
MIUSA is a U.S. based nonprofit organization working since 1981 to empower people with disabilities around the world to achieve their human rights through international exchange and international development. We are a dynamic, disability-led organization, based in Eugene, Oregon, USA.
This is a hands-on position that supports national and international projects that improve the lives of people with disabilities around the world.Qualified candidates will bring prior experience in a nonprofit environment, excellent communication skills to work with leadership teams, and excitement to be part of an organization promoting disability rights.
The Senior Finance Manager reports to the CEO. This position is based at our national office in downtown Eugene, Oregon, USA. Must be eligible to work legally in the U.S. This is a full-time, regular position in the office.
Position Responsibilities
Accounting and Finance
- Manage and conduct all full-cycle accounting functions, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll (Paychex Flex)
- Complete month and year end closing
- Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports
- Implement cash management processes, including federal fund draws, contract payments, cash balances and transfers as necessary
- Prepare and file financial reports for grantors, regulatory agencies and the IRS
- Manage annual audit process and preparation of year end package and ensure timely completion of the audit and 990
- Manage Cash Flow including providing timely cash flow forecasts to the CEO
- Implement and monitor accounting policies and procedures
- Manage and work closely with outside consultants who support the financial and accounting functions (Fastfund and Accounting Firms)
Budget Management
- Develop and monitor monthly budgets and forecasts, by cost center and project
- Support Director of Programs and Program Managers in preparing proposal and program budgets
- Prepare and interpret financial reports for program managers
- Support managers to administer, manage and monitor program budgets
- Work with CEO to prepare and present annual organizational budget for approval by the Board of Directors
- Support MIUSA’s leadership teams to monitor and review staffing patterns and forecasting for effective budgeting
- Support MIUSA’s leadership teams to forecast, manage and allocate budget funds to ensure that all organizational administrative expenses are fully and appropriately covered
- Work closely with CEO to manage donations, including online donations, donor drives and fundraising transactions
Administration
- Liaison with IT consultant(s), and provide oversight of technology inventory, maintenance, upgrades, and repairs
- Liaison with building manager, and support CEO with office lease negotiations
- Conduct employee onboarding and offboarding procedures related to finance and technology
- Responsible for supervising another staff member
- Accept any other managerial, administrative or organizational duties, as assigned
Leadership and Compliance
- Participate as part of MIUSA’s leadership teams, including participation in organization-wide activities, strategic planning, and achievement of programmatic goals
- Work with MIUSA’s leadership teams to design, implement, manage and maintain internal controls and record-keeping in accordance with the organization’s procedures
- Prepare, review, and present reports to Board of Directors and MIUSA’s leadership teams, including monthly Financial Statements that are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Provide guidance to MIUSA’s leadership teams on 2 CFR 200 to ensure compliance
- Support MIUSA’s leadership teams to manage and oversee the organization’s internal procurement processes and contracts to ensure compliance and consistency; review all contracts in collaboration with the CEO, Director of Programs, and Program Managers
- Keep apprised of local, state, and federal regulatory financial and budget requirements to understand the potential impact on the organization
- Ensure appropriate insurance coverage is maintained, and maintain relationships with outside insurance brokers
- Support MIUSA’s leadership teams in all benefits negotiations to provide most competitive and rewarding packages for MIUSA employees, and manage benefits accounts
- Work with the finance committee of the Board of Directors (BOD) and attend monthly board meetings
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficient in all accounting functions and activities
- Knowledge of GAAP and 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance
- Knowledge of state and federal grant compliance required (Uniform Guidance Procurement Policies & Procedures – 2 CFR 200, Fly America, SDN and other federal requirements)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent Excel skills including but not limited to pivot tables and other advanced formula functions
- Advanced proficiency in accounting software
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders; ability to communicate confidential and sensitive information directly, clearly and professionally
- Ability to accept critical feedback and incorporate feedback into the work
- Ability to work well in a collaborative environment, while maintaining a positive attitude
- Ability to manage with vision and purpose: connect assigned work and the work of teams as they lead to the organization’s mission vision and values
Required Education / Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required; MBA or CPA preferred
- Five years of experience with full-cycle accounting, financial planning and analysis, budgets, forecasts, strategic analysis, grants, and contracts
- Previous experience working in a nonprofit organization preferred
Other Requirements
- All offers of employment at MIUSA are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check
- Must be eligible to work legally in the U.S. MIUSA does not sponsor employment visas, including H-1B visas
Salary and Benefits
$70,000 – $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
Generous benefits for qualified employees, including 100% paid medical and dental benefits (full time employees); paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; wellness; public transportation pass; professional development; long term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance; Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan, and Employee Assistance Plan.
Application Instructions
Applications are accepted by email only (no calls). Candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to:
- Subject line: SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER – Last Name
Due Date: May 15, 5:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) for priority consideration
Applications accepted until filled.
MIUSA is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and actively seeks a diverse applicant pool. MIUSA encourages candidates of all races, genders and gender identities, ages, disabilities, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply.
MIUSA is committed to working with individuals with and without disabilities and will provide disability-related reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of this position.
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