[Hiring] Head of Finance @JerseySTEM, Inc.

Role Description

This is a pro-bono volunteer position.

Under the direction of organization leadership, the Head of Finance will:

• Plan, organize, direct and manage financial activities including budgeting, cash flow, expense reimbursement, matching gift management, and corporate/local sponsorship.
• Advise volunteers and organization leadership on finance-related issues.
• Develop, coordinate and implement financial policies and procedures across the organization.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure timely and accurate budget analysis and financial review for the management team.
• Recommend and develop policies, procedures, and systems to meet objectives.
• Provide strategic financial leadership and support on the evaluation of financial issues affecting the organization.
• Recommend and lead new efforts to improve ROE/ROA performance.
• Work to optimize the handling of bank and deposit relationships and initiate needed strategies for improvement.
• Build, develop and manage a finance team capable of carrying out needed initiatives.
• Stay abreast of trends and regulations to ensure effectiveness and compliance for the finance and information technology functions.
• Align financial policies and procedures with organization objectives.
• Establish financial reporting systems and controls to ensure compliance with organization expenditure requirements and to meet customer needs.
• Define and manage organizational structure.
• Manage the finance team and participate in recruiting new volunteers.
• Attend monthly management meetings and hold weekly department meetings.
• Ensure organization and all volunteers follow proper finance procedures as set forth by you and your team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or related field.
• Professional experience, with specific experience in finance and accounting management (i.e., controller, assistant controller, finance/accounting manager).
• Management or team leader experience.
• Skilled in managing a team of volunteers.
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Comfort working virtually and managing a remote team.

Requirements

• Must be a New Jersey Resident.

Benefits

• Membership is a minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week.
• Includes a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership.
• K–12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit.
• This is a Virtual Opportunity, with no fixed address.
• 5-7 hours/week, 12 months minimum commitment.