Director Of Business Operations

The Director of Finance & Operations oversees all aspects of financial management including accounts receivable and payable, proper bookkeeping, account reconciliations and reporting for Historic Macon Foundation, Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit, and its subsidiary entities. In addition, this role provides support to the executive director in the areas of human resources, insurance, risk management, internal controls, budget tracking and forecasting, and fundraising. 

The successful employee will be self-motivated, trustworthy, well-organized, attentive to detail and able to deliver accurate, on-time reports. Demonstrated skills and/or credentials in financial management are required. The Director of Finance and Operations will support the organization’s ability to deliver on its mission to “revitalize communities” by fostering trust and increasing operational efficiency. 

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable including preparing bills for approval, paying bills, entering records onto Quickbooks and retaining adequate hard-copies according to the office’s document retention policy
• Prepare correct and timely monthly financial statements according to an operating budget adopted by the Board of Trustees
• Serve as the primary staff liaison to the HMF Finance Committee, which convenes monthly
• Produce financial records or reports when requested by other staff members for real estate projects, revolving loans, grant reporting, etc.
• Manage accounts receivable including donations to Historic Macon Foundation and other receivables such as loan repayments, rents, and consulting contracts
• Serve as the organization’s primary liaison to the third-party CPA firm conducting annual audits, providing financial records and supporting documents as requested
• Manage the company’s taxes including sales tax, property tax, W2s, W3s, W4s, 1099s, 1098s, 1096s and any other tax documents or procedures
• Manage the organization’s insurance policies and serve as a liaison to our insurers and brokers
• Manage payroll through a third-party service provider
• The Director of Finance must be occasionally available for meetings and events on nights and weekends, especially the Finance Committee meetings
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting or a closely related field
• Three years of experience in a position with relevant responsibilities
• Computer literacy, including proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with legal, audit, and grant compliance requirements
• Professional demeanor and communication skills
• Dedication to the Historic Macon mission of “revitalizing communities by preserving architecture and sharing history”

More information: https://www.historicmacon.org/employment-opportunities

About Historic Macon Foundation

Historic Macon Foundation (HMF), a 501(c)3 non-profit, is one of the nation’s most productive and most innovative local preservation organizations. Historic Macon boasts total net assets of more than $5 million, including more than 15 buildings. The organization’s rental portfolio includes 14 designated affordable housing units as well as workforce units and commercial buildings.

HMF saves Macon’s architectural treasures by purchasing, rehabilitating and selling structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition, HMF educates the public about the importance of Macon’s history and architecture and provides technical assistance to area property owners seeking historic tax credits. In 2018 we were awarded the highest honor for a preservation organization, the Trustee’s Award for Organizational Excellence by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Headquartered at 950 Third Street, Macon, GA 3121, the organization is staffed by eight full-time employees. Employees are treated as professionals in their expertise; each staff person has the opportunity to lead and teach other team members and pursue professional development opportunities. Staff members manage their own time and tasks, and all staff occasionally work nights and weekends for meetings and special events