Finance Director

The Daughters of the Holy Spirit is hiring a part-time Finance Director at the Putnam, CT location. This position will work approximately 24-30 hours per week and offers a hybrid/remote schedule (mainly onsite with the option to work partially remotely).

Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for day-to-day operations in the Finance office
• Participation in financial activities, i.e., accounts payable & receivable for all fund accounts; monthly bank statement reconciliations; receive and review monthly community accounts and book them into the computer,
• Produce monthly financial statements for all province funds, and perform quarterly reviews of these statements. Prepare annual budgets for province funds
• Oversee participation of Sisters in programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, etc.
• Management of cars: participate in repair decisions and records, registrations, etc.; consult with canonical Treasurer regarding decisions for purchase of new vehicles; manage insurance issues re. cars
• Payroll management, including all aspects of payroll (salary checks, taxes withdrawn and paid appropriately, IRS and other PR reports as required); overseeing any Workers’ Comp issues; being part of the hiring process as appropriate
• Investment management - receive & book monthly investment statements; communicate regularly with investment managers; review portfolios on a regular (quarterly) basis
• Prepare for and collaborate with a professional firm to complete an annual Review of province operational statements
• Oversee province compliance with state and federal laws
• Participate in RCRI and other appropriate finance organizations
• Coordinates work of other volunteers/staff in the office
• As appropriate, share financial education in the following ways:
  • Meet regularly with the Provincial Team for ongoing financial reports and work with current financial matters
  • Prepare annual financial report to the province
  • Participate in financial sharing and meetings within the larger congregation
  • NRRO annual report

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's Degree in Accounting, preferably with 5 or more years of experience
• Requires bookkeeping/Accounting credentials and experience with accounting software;
  • Experience with SAGE accounting software is helpful
• Experience with not-for-profit organizations and some understanding of Catholic Religious Institutes
• Openness to becoming part of the mission at Daughters of the Holy Spirit, helping to situate financial realities and decisions within that Mission.
• Highly collaborative skills and experiences as this position will work closely with the Province Administrative Team and the Sisters who come to the office with financial issues, questions, etc.

Benefits:

• Benefits include pro-rated paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• Medical insurance is not available, but some financial assistance with this is negotiable.