ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

The Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that has enrolled, trained, and assisted local young adults since 1987. To date, more than 12,000 young people have participated in CCLB training and service projects serving the communities, neighborhoods, and environment of the greater Long Beach area.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Finance is responsible for leading, executing and enhancing the Conservation Corps of Long Beach’s accounting function to empower the organization to fulfill its mission. In that capacity, the Director of Finance is the organization’s expert on all accounting and finance matters, is the lead in building and implementation of the organization’s best practices that will support continued improvement efforts. This position will direct the accounting and finance staff with functional responsibility over accounting procedures including, but not limited to the monthly close and reporting, annual audit and tax filings, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, and grant administration. Future/additional positions may be added to the department as needed.
The Director of Finance will ensure that the Conservation Corps of Long Beach’s accounting systems, policies and procedures are properly maintained and updated to support operations and effective program implementation as well as conduct faultless audits. This position will also work closely with the Executive Management Team, Board of Directors and other program staff to enhance and better integrate the Finance/Accounting functions. The Director of Finance is a key member of the Accounting/Finance Department and is the qualified expert on the department’s financial technology systems (Sage Intact, SAP Concur, etc.)

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Extensive Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures) and auditing.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of financial administration, modern office practices, procedures, methods and equipment, modern principles in the maintenance of accounting records and financial administration.
• Budget preparation, program analysis and revenue forecasting; principles and practices of organization, administration, budget and management; reports accounting practices required by state and federal regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting administration.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Planning, coordinating and directing a complex financial operation, developing revising and installing accounting systems and procedures, interpreting and applying appropriate professional standards, laws and regulations preparing financial statements, reports and analysis, communicating clearly and concisely orally and in writing, selecting, supervising, training and evaluating assigned staff. Familiar with software/hardware systems and applications.
• Significant experience with non-profit accounting systems, fund accounting and government funding compliance.
• Any combination of college and experience in a progressively responsible position in accounting including financial analysis, control of a sophisticated fee for service and grant funded agency and knowledge of non-profit accounting standards would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all accounting activities of the organization and ensure compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Design and maintain accounting information systems (i.e., Sage Intacct and SAP Concur) to produce timely and relevant financial data for internal decision-making purposes and for meeting funding agencies’, regulatory and other external requirements; assist in the on-going upgrades of the Sage Intacct accounting system.
• Establish, maintain and monitor internal controls system to ensure accurate accounting and reporting.
• Lead Accounts Payable system and staff, ensuring vendors are paid correctly in accordance with the terms and that related expenses are properly recorded.
• Lead Accounts Receivable process and integration for data between operations/programs and the accounting system; manage a team of Billing Specialists.
• Oversee the tracking and reporting of the organization’s temporarily and permanently restricted funds and administer timely releases.
• Prepare organizational cash flow forecasting by working in partnership with program and development leadership, as well as other senior management.
• Lead the annual audit process and maintain strong relationship with external auditors; oversee the process of the fiscal audit preparation, Form 5500, Form 990 as well as funder, insurance, IRS and other annual compliance audits and return filings; oversee the annual preparation of 1099s.
• Support the Executive Director/CEO and Deputy Director in engaging the Board of Directors’ Finance Committee around issues and trends in financial operating models and delivery.
• Support annual budgeting and planning process as well as ad hoc analyses, as appropriate.
• Ensure that federal, state and local tax reporting compliance requirements and other filings are met.

OTHER DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Perform other duties as assigned. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contact a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and/or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time and without notice.