Position Title: Finance Manager
FLSA Status: Hourly
Reports to: Executive Director
Position Location: Remote
Job Type: .5 FTE
The Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance (NAFSA) is a 501(c)(3) organization comprised of Indigenous leaders dedicated to restoring food systems that support tribal self-determination and community wellness.
NAFSA’s mission is to support Native communities nationally with advocacy, education, and networking as they revitalize their Indigenous food systems.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Finance Manager (FM) will play a critical role in building and maintaining NAFSA’s financial infrastructure, accounting, financial policy development, and tax preparation. This role is designed to enhance financial operations within NAFSA, facilitating collaboration among our Executive Director, Development Team, and Program Staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Financial Operations:
- Develop and maintain robust financial systems and processes in collaboration with the financial team.
- Provide strategic financial input and leadership on organizational impact issues.
- Implement best practices in financial management, tailored to the nonprofit sector.
- Facilitate effective communication and data flow between in-house teams and external consultants.
- Conduct financial analysis and forecasting to support strategic decision-making.
- Manage risk assessments to identify and mitigate financial vulnerabilities.
- Oversee grant management and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
- Lead collaborative budgeting processes with key stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Support the program and development team with reporting requirements and facilitate meetings with NAFSA staff and Board Members as needed.
- Finance & Accounting:
- Provide leadership, management, and strategic recommendations on financial matters including financial planning, cash management, banking, budgeting, fiscal policies, and strategic planning.
- Provide oversight of the work of the HR/Ops Manager to ensure all revenues and expenses are recorded accurately and processed in a timely manner.
- Ensure that contracts and awards remain compliant with statements of work, budgets, terms and conditions.
- Provide financial leadership in the planning and development of annual budgets and work plans.
- Compliance Requirements, Reporting, and Audits:
- Coordinate the annual audit of NAFSA financial statements and preparation and submission of IRS Form 990.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and private reporting and registration requirements.
- Review, recommend, and secure the organization’s commercial insurance policies.
- Provide support to NAFSA by producing reports and presentations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Proven leadership in managing financial operations within a nonprofit setting.
- Strong ability to design and implement financial systems that meet complex needs.
- Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with both in-house teams and external partners.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with financial reporting and forecasting.
- A demonstrated commitment to Native communities and an understanding of work to revitalize Indigenous food systems.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- Education Preferred: Advanced degree or certification in accounting or finance.
- Experience: 3-5 years with fund accounting and general ledger maintenance at a non-profit or similar organization.
Computer Skills: Knowledge of various technology platforms such as Quickbooks, Bill.com, ADP, Google Suites, Microsoft Office, Monday.com, payroll systems, and any future programs as required.
Certificates & Licenses: Driver’s license
Other Requirements: Background check, drug policy.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
REMOTE WORK EMPLOYMENT: Remote Work Team Members complete their job responsibilities from a location other than on premises.
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