Director of Finance

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Mission

The primary mission of the Conservation Corps of Long Beach is to support young people in realizing their potential through work, service, conservation, and education.

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.)

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.

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AA / EEO Statement

The Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The CCLB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The CCLB expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CConservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual’s race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, reproductive health decision-making (including a decision to use or access a particular drug, device, product, or medical service for reproductive health), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and / or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, off-duty and off-premises use of cannabis, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The CCLB is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

The Conservation Corps of Long Beach will conduct a confidential, prompt, and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any other violation of this Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, as well as any federal, state, and local laws. The CCLB will take appropriate corrective and remedial action, if and where warranted. CCLB prohibits retaliation against any employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. CLB's employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.