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 ED 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 ED; 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.
Manages fiscal responsibilities of all grants to ensure contract compliance, reports, budget submission, and budget modifications.
Establishes and maintains 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
Upholds the values of Revolution Workshop
Provides supervision to 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 experience in accounting and finance
At least three years of supervisory experience
Nonprofit finance experience preferred
Excellent computer skills – Google G Suit (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 ED 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 ED; 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.
Manages fiscal responsibilities of all grants to ensure contract compliance, reports, budget submission, and budget modifications.
Establishes and maintains 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
Upholds the values of Revolution Workshop
Provides supervision to 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 experience in accounting and finance
At least three years of supervisory experience
Nonprofit finance experience preferred
Excellent computer skills – Google G Suit (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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