The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, New York

Director of Finance

The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, New York

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: RochesterNew YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per year

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About the role

  • In collaboration with the CFO, prepare LASROC Agency budget, program budgets, and grant budgets
  • Provide financial support for LASROC Grants Management, both in preparing budgets and preparing fiscal reports to funders as needed
  • Along with the CFO and Sr Managers, work with Program Leadership and the Grants Teams on grant allocations for each program
  • Assist with monthly profit and loss analysis and reports, including preparation of quarterly balance sheet and financial statements for the Board of Directors and Sr. Management.
  • Assist the CFO in the preparation and review of all funding vouchers;
  • Manage Financial Planning and Analysis, including quarter-end reporting, cash management, and budgeting and forecasting for all funders
  • Compare budget forecasts with actual results, identifying variances, trends, and recommending actions to Senior Management
  • Collaborate with HR, payroll, and other agency administrative staff to ensure that LASROC grants and financial statements are issued promptly and accurately.
  • Evaluate and improve financial and operational processes, leveraging technology and automation to increase efficiency and scalability.
  • Provide supervision and management of the Finance Team consisting of the Controller and Accountant
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and collaborative problem solving.
  • Set clear expectations, goals, and priorities for team members and monitor their progress towards achieving them.
  • Encourage opportunities for professional development.
  • Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with direct reports to provide feedback, support their professional development, and address performance issues.
  • Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively, balancing the Team’s workload and ensuring optimal utilization of team resources.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, encouraging open communication, idea sharing, and teamwork.
  • Conduct performance evaluations for direct reports.

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience is required.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible financial management experience, including supervisory responsibilities, preferred.
  • Experience in the non-profit sector, with an understanding of non-profit accounting, financial reporting, program budget development, and compliance.
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Attention to detail, excellent time management skills, and the ability to prioritize work in a high-volume office, for themselves and their staff, are essential.
  • Ability to communicate budgetary and financial findings and conclusions in an easy-to-understand manner.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based accounting software; NetSuite by Oracle is a plus, but not required.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a proven track record of managing and developing a high-performing team.
  • Discretion in handling confidential information.
  • Commitment to social justice and a passion for serving underprivileged communities.
Benefits
  • Hybrid Work schedule
  • Paid Lunch Hour
  • Employer contributions toward health and dental insurance plans
  • Up to: 15 days of vacation to start (More based on experience)
  • 96 hours of sick leave
  • 48 hours of personal time
  • 14 paid holidays a year
  • $600 per year internet stipend
  • 3% match on the 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plan of your choice
  • $3,000 language differential for being proficient in a program-relevant language
  • Paid Parking
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial managementbudget preparationfiscal reportingprofit and loss analysisfinancial statementsbudgeting and forecastingvariance analysisnon-profit accountingfinancial reportingGAAP
Soft Skills
leadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailtime managementcommunicationteam developmentcollaborationperformance evaluationmentoring