Director of Finance and Adminstration

Reporting to our General Manager,  use your 10+ years of financial and organizational management experience to direct the business and finances of our successful and growing organization.  This full-time position is located in the Boston area.

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 Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

Oversees  all TCUS financial functions including:

• Presents quarterly financial reports to management and the BOD Finance Committee
• Administers the annual audit process; liaises with external auditors and the Board of Directors, and assesses any changes necessary.
• Leads annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the General Manager; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
• Manages organizational cash flow and forecasting.
• Updates and implements all necessary business policies and accounting practices; constantly improves TCUS’ policies and procedures.
• Prepares and presents financial reports at Board of Directors meetings.
• Oversees all TCUS tax matters and reporting.

Program Management

Oversees  all TCUS grant programs including:

• Coordinates and oversees all grant programs to insure that schedules of deliverables are met, programs are on budget and reporting is accomplished on time.  Identifies and resolves discrepancies and potential problems in a timely manner to the satisfaction of all parties, including funding organizations and external partners to the best extent possible.
• Organizes and presents grant status briefings to management at regular intervals.
• Oversees the reporting and release of funds for all grant-funded programs consistent with best practices.

  Human Resources

Oversees TCUS Human Resource function

Board of Trustees

• Assists the General Manager as requested by providing staff support and guidance to the TCUS Board of Trustees.
•  Acts as staff liaison to relevant board committees and board officers including Treasurer and Clerk.

Other responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with all relevant legislation, including employment law, federal nonprofit company regulations and Massachusetts corporations law. Ensures compliance to federal requirements by third parties  in accordance with the fiscal sponsorship of any grants.

• As requested by the General Manager

Skills/Knowledge

• MBA degree desired.
• Minimum 10 years of overall professional experience required, including:
  • Non-profit or for-profit financial management
  • Human Resource administration
  • Operational/administrative management, including demonstrated experience in financial planning and analysis and program management.

• Experience with financial management systems, such as QuickBooks or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

To apply for this position, please send your resume and a cover letter including your salary requirements to charles.cuneo@theconversation.com in an email with subject: Director of Finance and Administration.