Director of Finance

• Provide expert financial advice to the President/Executive Director and senior management on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow management, banking, investment priorities, and financial policies. 

• Maintain transparent communication channels with the President/ED, ensuring timely updates on critical financial matters. 

• Deliver clear and concise financial reports and financial updates to the Board of Directors and Finance Committee during meetings. 

• Contribute actively to the development of E3 Alliance's strategic objectives, emphasizing strategies that enhance the organization's financial health and sustainability. 

• Assist in managing contracts and agreements as necessary including: reviewing or initiating new/renewal agreements with vendors, academic institutions, partners, or other stakeholders. 

• Foster a culture of fiscal responsibility; implementing and overseeing efficient and effective financial processes and internal controls for the organization.  

Finance and Accounting 

• Act as the primary liaison for external financial matters, including banking relationships, insurance, and audit/tax engagements. 

• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting activities, including maintaining comprehensive financial dashboards. 

• Maintain accurate and complete financial data in the accounting system, overseeing or performing daily and periodic activities such as journal entries, invoicing, payments, reconciliations, and period closings.  

• Collaborate with HR on compensation planning for new hires and existing staff members, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints and organizational goals. 

• Prepare annual incentive proposal based on financial performance of the organization fostering a culture of performance-driven incentives. 

• Provide financial data for grant applications, budgets, and reports, collaborating closely with grant leads to track, manage and report grant expenditures.  

• Prepare and process checks, bank ACHs, and supporting documentation. 

• Manage the invoicing process for pledges, sponsorships, grants and services, tracking payments, and following-up on payment delinquencies. 

• Lead the audit and tax return internally, preparing supporting schedules and fulfilling documentation requests.    

• Manage vendor set-up and annual 1099 preparation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. 

• Support the Development team with accounting guidance for fundraising events and handling night-of cash or check donations  

• Maintain well-organized, secure and complete digital financial files and current process documentation   

People Management 

• Foster the professional growth and development of staff through mentoring and collaborative support, assigning accountabilities, setting objectives, establishing priorities, and monitoring outcomes.  

• Conduct staff training on expense reporting, budget management, and other financial activities. 

Qualifications: 

Education 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or advanced accounting degree preferred.  

Experience 

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector. 

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and nonprofit accounting standards. 

• Extensive experience in preparing nonprofit financial statements and effectively presenting financial data through dashboards. 

• Proficient in managing nonprofit financial audits, preparing Form 990 and 1099s. 

• Skilled in daily and monthly financial processes such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and check/ACH processing. 

• Proficient in periodic processes including journal entries, staff allocations, period closing and opening, fund balance updates, and bank reconciliations.  

• Demonstrated ability in developing grant budgets and generating comprehensive grant financial reports.  

• Proven experience accounting and reporting on various funding types including single and multi-year grants, fee for service revenue, sponsorships, and contributions  

• Experience budgeting and accounting for multiple business areas and allocating shared expenses  

• Proficiency in using financial software applications, Microsoft Office Suite (Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive), and Adobe, with a proven ability to learn new technologies. 

• Experience in accounting and tax reporting for fundraising events, ensuring accurate financial tracking and reporting.  

• Proven track record in effectively managing both self and accounting staff to meet deliverables and deadlines, with strong project management skills.  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Federal grant experience  

• Time tracking methods for staff allocations to funding sources 

• Experience with earned revenues  

• QuickBooks Desktop for Nonprofits 

• Experience with financial system implementation and migrations   

Required Specific Skills 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. 

• Self-directed. 

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders. 

• Recognition and respect for diversity of culture and background. 

• Commitment to the mission and values of E3 Alliance  

Compensation and Benefits?? 

E3 Alliance is supported by founding partner Austin Community College District (ACC), and through this partnership utilizes ACC payroll and human resource systems. Through ACC, E3 Alliance staff have access to ACC compensation and benefits systems, including generous vacation and sick leave, insurance, and other benefits. 

Salary Range: $110,000 – 130,000 

• Salary based on experience and expertise  

• Health care and dental insurance, TRS retirement benefits, disability insurance, and other standard ACC benefits 

• E3 Alliance is unable to support candidates who require sponsorship to work in the United States?? 

• This position is grant-funded, but does not have a defined timeframe and is intended to be a full-time, ongoing position? 

To be considered for this position applicants must:??? 

• Upload your resume and cover letter when submitting your ACC application? 

• Complete the E3 Alliance Employment Questionnaire: E3 Alliance Employment Questionnaire???