Revolution Workshop
Director of Finance
Revolution Workshop, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Revolution Workshop is a social enterprise that provides carpentry and woodworking workforce development for unemployed or underemployed people in partnership with area businesses. We deliver financial independence and careers through skills, hope, and resilience.
Revolution Workshop is looking for a Director of Finance to oversee the financial management of the organization, ensuring transparency, compliance, and strategic financial planning. This role involves developing financial strategies, managing budgets, and providing insights to support the mission and goals of Revolution Workshop.
Direct Reports
This position reports directly to the Executive Director.
This position supervises one Finance Coordinator.
Roles and Responsibilities
Finance & Accounting
Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial results to the Executive Director and other members of the leadership team as appropriate.
Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary.
Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the Executive Director; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; responsible for the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.
Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the board of directors.
Oversee the accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including tax filings.
Grant Funding
Submit all monthly, quarterly, and annual fiscal reports to funders.
Manage fiscal responsibilities of all grants to ensure contract compliance, reports, budget submission, and budget modifications.
Establish and maintain relationships with fiscal point of contact for each funder.
Respond to inquiries from grantors.
Organizational Leadership
Participate in the strategic vision and planning of organizational growth.
Collaborate with departmental leads to develop annual budgets.
Work with board and committee members to keep them updated on organizational financial health.
Uphold the values of Revolution Workshop.
Provide supervision to the Finance Coordinator.
Nondiscrimination:
It is the continuing policy of Revolution Workshop to take affirmative action to assure equal opportunity for all current and prospective employees without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, personal appearance, marital status, familial status, family responsibility, pregnancy or other pregnancy-related conditions, childbirth, disability, military/veteran status, citizenship status, religion or political affiliation, past convictions or incarceration, prior psychiatric treatment, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Revolution Workshop is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disability Specifications:
ADA: Revolution Workshop will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Work Environment:
This position is performed in a typical office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree; Bachelor’s in accounting or CPA preferred.
At least five years of experience in accounting and finance.
At least three years of supervisory experience.
Nonprofit finance experience preferred.
Excellent computer skills – Google G Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, Gmail, etc.), Microsoft Office, Excel, ability to learn new systems and databases.
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Detail-oriented.
Takes initiative, able to anticipate program needs.
Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.
Recognize and respond to emerging priorities, allow for flexibility in your schedule.
Benefits
Unlimited PTO.
Employee Assistance Program.
Professional development opportunities.
ICHRA medical reimbursement.
403b.
Short & long-term disability.
Life insurance.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person.
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Revolution Workshop is looking for a Director of Finance to oversee the financial management of the organization, ensuring transparency, compliance, and strategic financial planning. This role involves developing financial strategies, managing budgets, and providing insights to support the mission and goals of Revolution Workshop.
Direct Reports
This position reports directly to the Executive Director.
This position supervises one Finance Coordinator.
Roles and Responsibilities
Finance & Accounting
Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial results to the Executive Director and other members of the leadership team as appropriate.
Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary.
Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the Executive Director; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; responsible for the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.
Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the board of directors.
Oversee the accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including tax filings.
Grant Funding
Submit all monthly, quarterly, and annual fiscal reports to funders.
Manage fiscal responsibilities of all grants to ensure contract compliance, reports, budget submission, and budget modifications.
Establish and maintain relationships with fiscal point of contact for each funder.
Respond to inquiries from grantors.
Organizational Leadership
Participate in the strategic vision and planning of organizational growth.
Collaborate with departmental leads to develop annual budgets.
Work with board and committee members to keep them updated on organizational financial health.
Uphold the values of Revolution Workshop.
Provide supervision to the Finance Coordinator.
Nondiscrimination:
It is the continuing policy of Revolution Workshop to take affirmative action to assure equal opportunity for all current and prospective employees without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, personal appearance, marital status, familial status, family responsibility, pregnancy or other pregnancy-related conditions, childbirth, disability, military/veteran status, citizenship status, religion or political affiliation, past convictions or incarceration, prior psychiatric treatment, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Revolution Workshop is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disability Specifications:
ADA: Revolution Workshop will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Work Environment:
This position is performed in a typical office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree; Bachelor’s in accounting or CPA preferred.
At least five years of experience in accounting and finance.
At least three years of supervisory experience.
Nonprofit finance experience preferred.
Excellent computer skills – Google G Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, Gmail, etc.), Microsoft Office, Excel, ability to learn new systems and databases.
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Detail-oriented.
Takes initiative, able to anticipate program needs.
Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.
Recognize and respond to emerging priorities, allow for flexibility in your schedule.
Benefits
Unlimited PTO.
Employee Assistance Program.
Professional development opportunities.
ICHRA medical reimbursement.
403b.
Short & long-term disability.
Life insurance.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person.
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