ABOUT VERNER
For over 20 years, Verner Center for Early Learning has been a leader in more ways than one : our commitment to developing the youngest among us, our thorough support for families and communities, and our investment in the development of educators. Verner’s centers provide a supportive, inclusive work environment, with a strong emphasis on one-on-one mentorship. Verner staff are expected to foster the inclusive, play-based, interactive and reflective learning atmosphere that families have come to expect of us. Our unique benefits package includes tuition assistance, paid training, and comprehensive mental health support.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The VP of Finance is responsible for the fiscal operations of the organization. The VP oversees the finance, accounting, reporting, and budgeting of the organization. Financial audits and cash management are also part of the VP’s responsibility. The VP of Finance reports to the President and CEO, is the liaison for the governing bodies, and is part of the Verner Senior Leadership Team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accounting
- Maintain the Chart of Accounts
Reporting
Prepare monthly financial statements for governing bodies and managementComply with all federal and state reporting requirementsReport on restricted and endowment funds as neededPresent and explain financial statements to governing bodies as requestedBudgeting
Prepare the EHS grant application budget sectionsPrepare the annual organizational budget in collaboration with appropriate personnelRevise budgets as neededEnter budget data into Abila MIP and show on monthly reportsSupervision
Supervise the Business and Financial Services Coordinator and any other accounting personnelCoordinate work with staff responsible for payroll and benefitsCash Management
Draw EHS funds in a timely mannerOversee recording of cash receiptsMaintain documentation of all cash transactionsReconcile all bank statements and investment accountsAccounts Receivable
Monitor Accounts Receivable from grants and contractsNon-Federal Share (NFS) of EHS Grants
Oversee gathering of data to support “in-kind” and NFS incomeContinually explore additional ways of generating NFS incomeEnsure maintenance of complete and accurate records supporting this incomeFixed Assets
Maintain complete and accurate fixed asset records including identification of those assets purchased with federal fundsMaintain depreciation schedule and record expenseKeep files of leases and contractsOversee recording of inventoriesPurchasing and Accounts Payable
Assure compliance with EHS regulationsReview authorization processMaintain appropriate cost allocation policiesAudits
Prepare for the annual financial auditWork with auditors and the Audit CommitteeReview and interpret audit results as requestedPrepare for and participate in all grant monitoring reviewsOther Duties
Work with a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) lens in all aspects of the role.Perform other duties as assigned.Oversee the appropriate allocation of costsAssure timely and correct recording of invoices and preparation of checksEnter journal entries as necessaryProtect the integrity of restricted and endowment fundsPrepare year-end accruals and closing entriesQUALIFICATIONS
Required : Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, fiscal management, or a related fieldPreferred : CPARequired : Strong written, oral, organizational, and analytical skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet continuous deadlinesPreferred : 5 years or more accounting experience in financial management for a non-profit organizationPreferred : Federal / State grant budgeting experiencePreferred : Fund accounting experience with multiple funding sourcesPreferred : Solid computer and accounting software skills with a working knowledge of MIP / Albia and ExcelBENEFITS & COMPENSATION
Freshly prepared lunch daily free of costTuition assistance for ongoing career developmentState of the art learning environment providing the highest quality early carePaid continuing education & training opportunitiesAffordable Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance after 90 days of employmentPaid Parental LeaveLife InsuranceShort & Long term disabilityMatching 403(b) retirement plan5 1 / 2 weeks paid time off your first year (this includes PTO and Holidays)Please submit a cover letter along with your resume.Verner Center for Early Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All Verner centers embrace DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) as organizing principles to foster safe and inclusive workplaces.
Pay : $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
