Job Description
Job Description
Destination Ann Arbor is a 5016 nonprofit organization that contracts with Washtenaw County to provide services.They are the first destination in Michigan to achieve the Destination Verified status with Wheel the World, a global accessibility platform.Additionally, the team has won the Best of Meetings award for three consecutive years voted on by professional meeting planners and the editorial team at Meetings Today.
The Opportunity : Vice President, Finance & Administration
Reporting to the President & CEO, this key role will serve as a member of the Leadership Team, collaborating with colleagues to ensure successful attainment of short and long-term vision and strategic plans.Specific expectations include financial strategy and operations; accounting operations; facilities operations; and leading / developing team members consistent with service standards and financial goals / objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
- Translate vision and values into daily practices and ensures adherence to mission, values and operational systems designed to support the strategic marketing plan
- Promote priorities and drive implementation of the strategic marketing plan
- Instill accountability at all levels of the organization (leadership and staff)
- Consistently convey key messages, thereby building a shared understanding across the organization
Finance & Accounting
As a hands-on Finance Leader, manage daily accounting practices, including :oAccounts Receivable
oAccounts Payable
oMonth-end reporting and journal entries
oCredit card reconciliations
Serve as a financial strategist, aligning financial and business strategies in the formulation of management policy and the strategic plan.Execute budgeting process to achieve financial targets; preparation of monthly metrics for review by the executive team.Provide reports and analyses to CEO and Board Finance & Audit Committees of progress against goals, subject to GAAP and IRS regulations.Accounting oversight : interface with external CPA on annual audits and best practicesOversee the preparation and filing of all external reports for the organization such as cost report, and tax reports.Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies.Review and assess financial implications of all organizational contracts.Payroll / Benefits
Process bi-monthly payroll through external payroll vendor, Paychex.Oversee employee reward functions, including payroll, benefits, retirement savings plan, policies, and compliance.Ensure rewards systems drive recruitment and retention goals, including partnering with Human Resources on total compensation strategy analysis.Vendor Relations
Create meetings or issue-solving forums to review analytics and divine solutions to rapidly correct course, as needed.Evaluate and manage all vendor relationships for optimization and alignment.The Qualified Candidate
Destination Ann Arbor seeks a collaboratively focused, proven executive.The successful candidate will enjoy working in a hands-on role, and have leadership experience with prior success in creating systems to drive results and operational efficiencies, and be goal oriented as well as a strategic thinker.
Requirements include :
Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a relevant field of study.5-7 years of progressively responsible leadership experience.Significant experience in leadership positions managing administrative operations and accounting.A high level of Emotional Intelligence or Social IQ with demonstrated track record ofinfluencing, collaboratingandaffecting changethrough others.Proven ability to partner with CEO and executive leadership teamtofoster innovationanddrive goal attainmentin an atmosphere ofmutual respect.Impeccable written and oral communication and relationship building skills; ability to effectively communicate vision, goals and values and impact performance.Key Competencies for Success
Ability to work in fast-paced environment, balancing competing priorities.Strong attention to detail, with a keen eye for excellence to ensure compliance to various regulations.Oriented to continuous improvement / quality control in driving excellence.Growth and change leader; earns trust, gets involved and rolls up the sleeves to get meaningful and sustainable results for all key constituents.Proactive, yet disciplined - identifies opportunities and takes initiative.Collaboration building; alliance building; non-bureaucratic.Earns credibilityby listening, offering meaningful solutions, makes fact-based decisions, and focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes.Humble yet confident servant leaderwho seeks the betterment of the team; open to feedback, continuous learning and committed to ongoing self-improvement.Executes well; gets results.Self-motivated and self-directed; practicing initiative to determine assignments, priorities and problem-solving.Desired / Preferred Qualifications :
Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a relevant field of study.Experience in a DMO or nonprofit organization.Knowledge of Financial Edge NXT Software.A personal connection to, or passion for, the mission of elevating economic vitality through travel.This position offers a competitive salary with benefits.
