IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT POSTING UNDER VARIOUS TILESPosition may be posted under titles, names, or position descriptions as we are reviewing a broad range of candidates for this role. In addition, for the right candidate we may be open to both full and part time roles depending on qualifications, background and experience.IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT FLEXIBILITY, POSSIBLE OVERTIME, AND EARLY MORNING MEETINGSFor Full-Time Salaried Employees (salaried exempt), you are compensated for performance and fulfillment of specific job duties and not by the hour. This role may require working overtime or additional hours outside your scheduled work week to ensure those duties are fulfilled. Our Finance, Accounting, and Compliance Division frequently meets early in the mornings.IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT POSITION STRUCTUREPreference is W2/Employee based candidates; for the correct candidate we may entertain candidates who desire a more flexible 1099-contractor based structure. We are not interested in outsourcing our work to accounting firms or service provider organizations.About the roleThe Controller/Director of Finance is a robust communicator of financial, accounting, and compliance related information. Under the direction of the CFCO they are a critical thought partner in advancing the organization’s goals, projects, and processes in the finance, accounting, and compliance division.The right candidate will have experience in and possess strategic abilities to engage with projects in very dynamic ways, including oversight and supervision of nonprofit financial matters to ensure proper procedures and processes for receipt and disbursement of funds, allocation of functional expenses, financial modeling, organizational reporting, general ledger account reconciliations, budget assistance, financial analysis, contract review and management, and other related duties as assigned.Digital Harbor Foundation is dedicated to digital equity for everyone, increasing diversity in the technology sector, and advancing technology innovation for the public good.Education and Experience RequirementsAdvanced soft skills and an ability to communicate complicated, financial, and business information to non-financial audiences and stakeholders.Ability to engage with projects, programs, and stakeholders in strategic conversations and dialogue with an energetic, dynamic, passionate, and problem-solver mindset.Advanced Accounting/Journal Entry/GAAP Experience.Bachelor's degree in Accounting from (AACSB Accreditation).Strong/advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, V-Lookups, etc.). Excel skills will be tested during the interview process.Strong/advanced journal entry skills (debits/credits/financial statements). Journal entry skills will be tested during the interview process.5+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and modeling.Ability to present financial information to a non-financial audience.Working knowledge of financial strategies.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP, Oracle, or related financial systems.Preferred: Master’s Degree in Accounting.Preferred: Experience working with Nonprofit Organizations.Preferred: Experience working with ERP System and Advanced GL Software.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesProven work experience as a Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Analyst or similar role.Hands-on experience with financial and statistical software.Expertise in MS Excel (creating spreadsheets and using advanced formulas).Familiarity with finance databases.Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP).Up-to-date with accounting laws and regulations.Ability to present financial data using detailed reports and charts.Demonstrable strategic thinking skills.Confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information.Strong technical accounting background with knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial reporting requirements.Strong analytical and quantitative skills.Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well on a team, and a positive disposition.Ability to effectively collaborate with various departments within the organization.Detail-oriented and able to perform in a high-pressure environment.Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.Journal Entry Skills (debits and credits - will be tested).Strong Excel skills & analytical skills.Strong organizational and multitasking skills.Highly organized with superb written and verbal communication skills.Proficient with Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides).Ability to work independently, including managing multiple projects and deadlines and proactively identifying and completing tasks.Ability to collaborate on informal and formal team-based projects.Ability to think strategically and make recommendations that consider competing needs and priorities.Comfort proactively learning new skills.Knowledge relating to federal and state grant application and reporting; proficient with QuickBooks.Outstanding knowledge and understanding of applicable laws and regulations.Prior experience with fiscal sponsorship, or multiple subsidiaries or companies with a complex operating structure, including indirect cost rate applications.Additional NotesThis position is remote and may have occasional in-person meetings occurring in the Baltimore headquarters of Digital Harbor Foundation.Role and Responsibilities - Strategic and AnalyticFinancial Management & OperationsDesign and oversee financial systems, processes, protocols, policies, and procedures.Oversee financial services that affect divisions, under direction of the CFO to include: Accounts Payable (AP) / 1099 Filings / Accounts Receivable (AR); ensuring payments are recorded in SalesForce (SF); cash receipt workpaper updates; ensuring restricted net assets (RNA) workpapers are updated; sending out divisional financial statements each month; preparing monthly financial packages; handling projects that affect specific divisional needs.Ensure compliance with nonprofit best practices and requirements.Monitor and control cash flow, including managing accounts receivable and accounts payable.Maintain the organization's Rapid Reporting, Power BI, Dashboards, and Analytics.Financial Forecasting & ReportingImplement and support data-driven principles to guide the foundation’s work.Develop and forecast budgets as well as provide financial concierge services to projects/project directors.Prepare timely financial statements, ensuring prompt and accurate month, quarter, and year-end closings.Manage audits and financial compliance activities.Drive financial accountability by identifying and establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting to track and report engagement outputs and outcomes for both internally and externally submitted reports.Provide reporting to senior management for cash-flow, accounts payable and receivables.Perform special projects and internal audits as needed for CFO and organization.Assist in gathering information for the annual audit and any compliance activities.Prepare and review monthly reconciliations for financial accuracy.Provide reporting to senior management for cash-flow, administer payroll, accounts payable and receivables.Strategic PlanningContribute to and review strategic plans and financial planning for each organizational division.Review effect of potential business decisions on financial policy and financial outlook.Collaborate with partners or funders as beneficial and assigned.Prep and schedule meetings with divisions on a monthly basis and as needed.Work with the project directors and assist in the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting.Work with the project directors on cash projects, financial analysis, and monthly forecasts.Align to strategic plans to ensure finance department compliance.Provide ongoing process improvement changes.Supporting Accounting, Audit, and Related InfrastructureManage and lead projects related to finance, accounting, audit, and related issues.Provide audit support for both external and internal audit engagements.Support accounting and financial quality control standards and GAAP requirements.Lead reconciliation of advanced GL related issues.Revenue, expense, and trend analysis actions and projects.Assist with budget, financial analysis and related projects.Support services to a portfolio of projects across the organization.Support grant accounting and financial services across the organization.Compliance and Special Projects (UGG, Grant, and Corporate Compliance)Manage and ensure compliance functions across the entity in inter-related areas.Design and test internal audit functions for the organization.Design and test compliance functions for the organization.Design and test grant related compliance functions for the organization.Other Duties As Assigned by CFCOSpecial projects as assigned by CFCO related to Finance, Accounting, and Compliance.
