Finance Director

Safe Passage is currently seeking a Finance Director. This position is responsible for all finance and accounting-related activities of Safe Passage, Inc., a nonprofit organization serving victims of domestic and sexual violence in DeKalb, Illinois. The Finance Director serves as a financial advisor for the organization and provides accounting, financial management and analysis, grant reporting, budget preparation and control, payroll, and risk management.

This position routinely handles highly sensitive and/or confidential information and will represent Safe Passage in a variety of capacities. Must demonstrate good independent judgment, an ability to be approachable and professional, solid problem-solving skills, an ability to handle multiple tasks, an ability to be self-motivated and well organized, and maintain strict confidentiality.

Essential Functions

• Process accounts payable invoices and payments.
• Process accounts receivable invoices and deposits.
• Calculate and enter grant revenue and receivables.
• Process payroll, calculate benefits, remit payroll taxes, and complete all payroll tax reporting.
• Prepare and enter all other financial transactions (i.e. journal entries).
• Prepare agency financial statements and finance report present to the Executive Director and the Finance Committee.
• Prepare all monthly, quarterly, and annual fiscal grant reports for the funders.
• Facilitate completion of the annual audit with an outside audit firm; prepare all necessary schedules and documents.
• Develop annual agency budget.
• Prepare budgets for all grant applications; track costs and monitor progress throughout the year.
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls.
• Update and revise agency fiscal manual.
• Review and update agency inventory and depreciation schedules; oversee annual physical inventory.
• Manage agency cash flow.
• Participate as a member of the leadership team.
• Participate in staff meetings and supervision.
• Participate in trainings and webinars to further professional development.

Required Education and Experience

· Master’s degree in finance, accounting, or business field from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

· Prior supervisory and management experience.

· Certified Public Accountant or equivalent coursework.

· Experience with accounting software, QuickBooks preferred.

· Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

· Grant management experience within a nonprofit.

· Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Safe Passage offers a generous benefits package with minimal cost to the employee. Safe Passage recognizes the work we do is hard, and self-care is extremely important, which is reflected in the amount of PTO employees earn throughout the year. Join our team of anti-violence professionals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $61,000 - $75,000