Job description

Puente de la Costa Sur

Finance Director

(Full-Time, Exempt, On-Site/Hybrid)
About Puente

(Since 1998, Pescadero, CA)
All individuals, families, and communities have dreams for the future. At Puente, we believe that self-sufficiency is essential to turning those dreams into reality. Every day, we walk side-by-side with our South Coast neighbors to elevate our communities to build confidence for themselves. Because when people have equitable access to local resources that support their dreams, they’re one step closer to realizing them. Read more at www.mypuente.org.
Our mission
Puente fosters wellness and prosperities in the San Mateo County South Coast communities of Pescadero, La Honda, Loma Mar, and San Gregorio by promoting and advocating for equitable access to education, health, and economic security.
Position Summary
The Finance Director is a new position at Puente. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance Director will be a strategic thought-partner regarding all aspects of finance, accounting, and budgeting. The successful candidate will be a hands-on and participative director and will supervise accounting staff and vendors for a $5M organization.
Responsibilities__
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Accounting/Audit/Tax

• Responsible for all aspects of accounting and bookkeeping functions, providing oversight to Fiscal & Facilities Specialist to ensure accurate and timely data entry
• In partnership with Executive Director and Puente’s Board Audit Committee, ensure preparation of annual audit and tax filings
• Prepare monthly financial reports and provide to leadership as appropriate
• Ensure proper accounting and reporting of grants and donations, and support financial reporting for donors as needed

Finance/Budget

• In partnership with Executive Directors and all directors of programs, develop, maintain, and monitor budgets; prepare monthly spending reports and budget variance analyses and review with leadership as appropriate
• Design and manage internal control processes and reporting systems for the ongoing improvement of Puente’s business policies and accounting practices
• Support management of contracts
• Review cash flow to ensure proper coverage of bills; advise leadership of cash status on a timely basis as appropriate
• Review bank reconciliations; serve as primary contact to all banking authorities

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee Puente’s Fiscal & Facilities Specialist position
• Responsible for relationship with accounting and payroll vendors, auditor, and other relevant vendors
• Partner with the Executive Director and other Directors to define and drive internal financial accountability, and share the overall responsibility for budget management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• At least five years of relevant professional experience, or CPA plus two years of experience. Must include some volunteer or work experience within a nonprofit environment.
• Personal qualities of integrity, and dedication to the mission of Puente
• Consistently high-quality analysis, judgment, and decision-making
• Familiarity with, and experience implementing, best practices for finance, budgeting, and accounting within a nonprofit environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to convey complex information and data visually and orally in a concise, effective, and engaging way
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to: Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Familiarity with accounting software; Fund EZ preferred but not required
• Experience working in a hybrid environment strongly preferred
• Ability to work effectively as part of a culturally diverse team
• Availability to work some nights a week and occasionally on weekends
• Bilingual English-Spanish preferred but not required

To Apply

• Upload resume
• Upload cover letter
• Upload document with three references

Compensation
Salary Range $90K-100K based on experience. Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are required to follow Puente COVID-19 vaccine policy. Staff are currently still following indoor mask requirements.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pescadero, CA 94060: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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