Finance Director

Are you a high-level financial professional looking to do challenging and meaningful work? Join Goodwill Industries of New Mexico as the Finance Director, a key leadership role responsible for shaping financial strategy, overseeing day-to-day financial operations, and making a difference in people’s lives. Reporting to the EVP, you will drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling while fostering a culture of transparency and innovation. This position is ideal for a strategically minded professional with experience in managing finance and accounting for multi-million-dollar operations. If you have a CPA or MBA, advanced technical skills, and a passion for mission-driven work, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits offered: Paid Time Off, Floating Holidays, Dental, Vision & Medical Coverage, 403b Retirement Plan, Educational Assistance for employee and dependents, work-life balance and more.

Salary DOE

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Adhere to the attendance and punctuality policies of Goodwill.
• Exhibit excellent customer service skills as related to the position.
• Work with other GINM leaders to achieve strategic objectives through research and analysis, critical thinking, active engagement of leaders and staff, and effective communication of opinion and insight.
• Develop and foster a culture of empowerment, accountability and innovation.
• Effectively manage and design day-to-day operations of the Finance department including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, treasury, and bookkeeping.
• Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting for funders, management staff, Goodwill Industries International, the board of directors and other stakeholders.
• Build forecasts and budgets, model various scenarios and outcomes, and create elegant business models in collaboration with the President/CEO, EVP, and other leaders.
• Research and recommend strategies for investing and financing to leverage cash flow.
• Identify financial risks, oversee mitigation strategies, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to the organization’s effectiveness by offering information and opinion as a member of the senior management team, integrating with other functions to achieve common goals and accomplish related results.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge and skill required to perform essential functions, comply with statues and regulations, and follow industry best practices.
• Represent GINM to financial partners, including financial institutions, investors and auditors.
• Oversee the annual audit and other agency audits as appropriate.
• Document, implement and update departmental standard operating procedures.
• Organize and maintain corporate records including document destruction and retention.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to obtain and maintain grant funding by providing accurate financial information that meets or exceeds grant requirements.
• In concert with senior management identify, evaluate and promote new business opportunities.
• Ensure that risk management approaches are appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality of all privileged and private information.
• Implements CARF standards into all programs and follows professional ethics as set forth In the Code of Conduct/Business Ethics policy.
• Perform other incidental and related duties as assigned by the EVP and President/CEO including the management of special projects. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or change at any time at the discretion of the EVP and President/CEO.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Leads the Finance Department and directly manages the Finance Manager. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Knowledge of organizational practices, policies and procedures and compliance with same
• Knowledge of and compliance with all safety policies and procedures
• Knowledge of and compliance with GAAP, UGG and FASB standards as they apply to nonprofit organizations
• Knowledge of and advanced proficiency with technological tools.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Ability to carry out instructions in verbal and written format, in addition to communicating efficiently and effectively
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to motivate and lead others and work in a team environment
• Skill in financial planning/budgeting, analysis and management skills involving multi- million-dollar operations. Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions and implementing recommendations
• Knowledge of federal grant funding, allocation and compliance
• Knowledge of current legislation, laws and compliance
• Advanced skill in operating technological tools such as Excel, Power BI, PowerQuery, and GL and HRIS systems.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and stand. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift/move up to 25 lbs and may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or abilities required for the position. Individuals must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check, financial credit report, and drug test. Individuals must have a valid New Mexico driver’s license, liability insurance, insurability under the agency insurance carrier, dependable vehicle and a clean driving record.

• CPA or MBA plus five years’ experience with two years of senior management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years’ experience in nonprofit cost accounting, grant accounting, etc. with revenue above $20 million. Advanced skills with technology such as Excel, Power BI, and PowerQuery preferred.