Finance (40%)

• Perform the financial administration, business planning and budgeting of a $15M+ budget
• Co-create budgets with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT
• Develop and implement a strong fiscal system (e.g., internal controls, fiscal policies and procedures)  that complies with all required laws/policies and supports our growth goals
• Prepare financial reports, statements, forecasts, cash flow projections, budgets and other financial analysis at regular intervals
• Conduct analysis, provide insights and implement strategies to achieve F8M’s strategic goals and secure our long-term financial health 
• Continuously monitor financial performance, compliance and opportunities for improvement 
• Conduct Annual Fiscal training with operators
• Manage the organization’s bank accounts and investments, serving as the primary liaison with fiscal partners
• Maintain appropriate documentation, both electronic and hard copy files, in accordance with record retention requirements
• Proactively identify and mitigate financial risks

Accounting Management (15%)

• Provide direct oversight of the contracted accounting firm
• Manage, verify and submit vendor invoices for processing to accounting firm
• Review transactions for approval and flag concerns for the Executive Director
• Approve and sign vendor contracts
• Submit payments to operators and provide batch reports to accounting firm

Grant Management (20%)

• Manage F8M’s portfolio of grants to include related compliance activities, including grant reporting, expense reclassification, invoicing etc.
• Analyze grant financial performance to budget and share recommendations for corrective actions with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• Develop grant budgets and modifications collaboratively with the SLT
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of all grant and contract fiscal guidelines

Reporting & Communications (10%)

• Manage regular communications and reports for both internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure goals and targets are tracked and benchmarked

Senior Leadership (15%)

• Collaboratively create and advance organization level strategic plans and priorities with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• Co-create content for the annual report, board newsletters and other org. level communications with the SLT 
• Represent F8M at community and national functions
• Prepare for and present at Board of Directors, Board subcommittees, and Advisory Committees as assigned
• Build a high-performing team and actively attract, retain, and develop best-in-class staff 
• Perform other duties as assigned

WE WANT SOMEONE WHO

• Has a strong command of generally accepted accounting principles, nonprofit accounting standards, state and federal laws regarding nonprofit operations, budgeting, financial compliance, audit best practices and risk management for nonprofit organizations
• Is knowledgeable of accounting and reporting software
• Has strong facilitation, training and presentation skills
• Builds relationships with others and has the ability to coalesce and build consensus from disparate points of view
• Is adept at big picture thinking and able to ensure the execution of critical details
• Uses creative thinking, critical problem solving and decision making skills to create solutions 
• Successfully leads, hires, develops and manages people and teams
• Actively demonstrates a commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion
• Communicates effectively, professionally, and persuasively
• Effectively balances priorities to meet multiple deadlines
• Is self-motivated, takes initiative and learns quickly
• Has a growth mindset and uses feedback to improve practice
• Has exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail
• Works well independently as well as collaboratively with a team
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Is proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite applications, and other web-based applications, platforms, and browsers
• Can travel approximately 10% of time around Shelby County and, potentially, statewide and nationally

EXPERIENCE 

• 5+ years of experience in mid-to-senior level leadership to include people management
• 5+ years of experience in financial management 
• Demonstrated experience in accounting and managing public and private grants
• Social impact, non-profit organization, government, and/or educational institution experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field
• Prefer, graduate degree in business administration, nonprofit management or related field

Workplace Commitment: F8M is committed to an inclusive, fair, and equitable workplace where everyone is respected and valued as a member of the team. We strive to attract, develop, and retain exceptional people that reflect the diversity of the children and families we serve; and to create a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realize our potential. Our work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of races, ethnicities, national origins, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, beliefs, religions, faiths and ideologies, cultures, socio-economic backgrounds and levels of physical ability.

What We Offer: The salary for this role is $60,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include standard health, dental and 401K retirement plan, with a match, and a professional development stipend. F8M offers a hybrid work environment and a generous holiday schedule, including acknowledging Juneteenth as a paid holiday and office closure for the last week of December.