Responsibilities

• Develop and manage effective administrative/financial systems including financial, accounting, legal,  human resources and facilities
• Participate in developing new business ventures/structures leading to job creation opportunities for  clients including researching best business structures to accommodate said ventures
• Develop plans for maximization of company assets, i.e. property, cash and resources
• Conduct on-going fiscal monitoring of  contractors/sub recipients including the development of monitoring tools as per contract guidelines.
• Build relationships and participate in high level meetings with funding agencies and potential funders/donors
• Prepare annual budget and implements administrative controls, including the preparation of the cost allocation plan for the agency.
• Manage HR, payroll and benefits functions including continuous development of cost savings initiatives
• Attend meeting with Board of Directors and prepare financial reports for presentation to Board
• Direct procurement efforts as per internal regulations and ensure all practices in line with federal and state guidelines
• Develop and execute accounting fiscal procedures to ensure accurate and effective handling of all the organization’s accounting and finances
• Manage accounting department with supervision of accountants and support staff
• Possess excellent contract compliance with financially prudent and responsible revenue utilization
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, prepare budgets, including modifications
• Coordinate with outside auditors in preparation of schedules and analysis necessary for the smooth completion of the independent audits.  Ensure all audits result in no material findings
• Maintain accounting records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, DOL and TWC Financial Management Manual, and the Uniform Grants and Contract Management Standards.
• Manage multiple funding streams and cost reimbursement contracts for both federal and state grants
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reporting materials and metrics
• Oversee budgeting, financial forecasting and cash flow
• Prepare monthly financial status reports as required by grants and contracts.
• Prepare sub recipient contracts align with contractual and legal requirements
• Ensure compliance and submit applicable reports to the Internal Revenue Service, Texas Workers Compensation, Texas Workforce Commission, and other regulatory entities.
• Monitor the internal fiscal, purchasing, and personnel administration in compliance with federal, state, and local law, regulations, and interpretations, and ensures that agency policies and actions remain in compliance.
• Prepare comparative analysis of operating programs by analyzing costs in relation to services performed and submits reports to management team with recommendations for budget revisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or Business Administration with a minor in Accounting.  CPA preferred with a Master’s Degree in Finance or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in governmental and/or fund accounting and extensive knowledge of grant accounting requirements including managing the finance and administration of a $3 – $5 million non-profit organization.
• Experience should include legal, audit, compliance, budget and resource development.
• Proven management experience totaling three years or more.
• Committed to the mission of the company with high personal integrity

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Senior Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 | dcd@fittsroberts.com| Blog| Twitter| LinkedIn