Director of Finance and Administration

Job Title: Director of Finance & Administration 

Salary Range:  $100,000 - $110,000

Reports to:  Chief Operating Officer

Starting:  March 2022

Status:  Full Time (40 hours/week)

Deadline to Apply:  February 18, 2022

About Generation Hope: 

Generation Hope is a nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure all student parents have the opportunities to succeed and experience economic mobility by engaging education and policy partners to drive systemic change and providing direct support to teen parents in college as well as their children through holistic, two-generation programming. To date we have provided nearly $1 million in tuition assistance, supported 275 teen parents in college, celebrated more than 100 degrees earned through our program, and built relationships with 20+ two and four-year institutions around the DC Metro region as well as other institutions across the country. For more information, please visit: www.generationhope.org. 

We are one of the “best non-profits in the region.” Read below to learn why. 

By joining our team, you will be working for an organization named "one of the best nonprofits in the Washington, DC region" by the Catalogue for Philanthropy.  Not only do we live out and operationalize our values, we have done the work to create a culture that truly supports every member of our staff.  The best part of our organization is the people, from the families we serve to the team we have deliberately cultivated.  We strive for excellence while understanding the most valuable asset that we have is our people. We celebrate diversity in all of its forms, including thought, professional and lived experiences, race, gender - even taste in music.  If this sounds like a mission and work environment you would like to contribute to and grow with, please consider joining our team.

Position:  

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Director of Finance & Administration will define the processes and implement the infrastructure/systems needed to support Generation Hope’s strategic objectives. They will be responsible for the oversight of administrative and financial systems including finance, accounting, contracts, information systems/technology, human resources, and administration. In addition to being a strategic thought-partner to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and COO, the Director of Finance & Administration will be involved in a range of strategic planning and internal initiatives as a member of the leadership team.

Responsibilities:

Finance 

• Work with external accounting firm to analyze and present monthly and annual financial statements and reports in an accurate and timely manner for Generation Hope’s leadership; collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments; oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
• Manage internal staff,  including Operations Coordinator and an incoming Administrative Coordinator and Human Resources Manager, to assist in leading day-to-day finance and operations of a budget of $3.4M (growing to about $5M by 2024).
• Propose and develop new financial and business models, i.e., paying fellows, developing a sliding scale for current and prospective technical assistance clients.
• Lead annual audit process; liaise with external auditors and the Executive Committee of the board of directors, assess any changes necessary; ensure that the organization’s 990 is filed on time annually.
• Support the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the CEO and COO; assist with the creation and review of all financial plans and budgets.
• Oversee financial forecasting, accounts payable and receivable, and cash flow.
• In collaboration with the Operations Coordinator, perform various banking-related transactions, such as deposits, managing credits cards and reconciling expenses each month.
• Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual with an eye to continuously developing and improving systems.
• Lead payment processing and disbursement of checks for organizational expenses including invoicing 
• Ensure the accuracy of donor records in CRM (Little Green Light)
• Hold functional supervisory responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.

Operations

• Oversee organizational processes and procedures related to contracts, facilities and leases, and registration and compliance, including drafting, reviewing, and approving contract, MOU, and other agreements on behalf of Generation Hope; liaising with external attorneys when necessary.
• Use a systems approach to create and maintain a risk management program for Generation Hope, including insurance coverage for personnel and property, strong internal controls to prevent fraud, and a decision making process to minimize risk and identify potential threats; pursue opportunities to streamline, automate, and integrate systems.
• Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of Generation Hope’s mission, specifically, support better reporting, information flow and management, business processes, and organizational planning.
• Ensure the continuity and enhancement of a positive organizational culture by overseeing the human resources functions.
• Seek out the most cost-effective solutions, using staff input to influence decisions.
• Ensure the operations team is attending to the day to day needs of Generation Hope’s office to ensure it is running optimally and lead any office renovation projects.
• Ensure that Generation Hope’s organizational filings (both local and federal) are up to date.
• Liaise with IT vendor, lead the procurement of equipment and software, and oversee inventory.
• Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to Generation Hope’s mission.
• Bachelor’s degree required (MA/MBA preferred).
• At least 5 years of financial and operations management experience required, ideally in the nonprofit sector, with demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting, contracts, audit, compliance, and budget.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems.
• Proven effectiveness leading professionals in finance and accounting.
• Experience developing and/or implementing HR strategies and functions (i.e. benefits and compensation, federal and state compliance, and employee relations) that support departmental and organizational goals.
• Technologically savvy, with an ability to point to examples of having worked with staff to develop and implement new processes and systems that increased efficiency in a fast-moving environment and experience selecting and overseeing software.
• Flexible and a self-starter; able to multitask while also being highly detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of accounting and reporting software required (QuickBooks preferred).
• Strategic leader as well as tactical operations expert.
• Personal and professional commitment to understanding and dismantling systemic and institutional racism.

CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., VIRGINIA, OR MARYLAND BEFORE THE EMPLOYMENT START DATE. 
Generation Hope is working fully remote now due to COVID-19 and even when we resume normal operations, we will have a hybrid remote and in-office work model.  Generation Hope provides full benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, and paid time off. More information about the benefits of working at Generation Hope can be found at generationhope.org/careers. 

Generation Hope is an equal opportunity employer. Generation Hope will not discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, matriculation, political affiliation, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health decisions), age, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, and disability.

To apply, please complete the online application.  If this link does not work, you can access the application at this URL: https://Generation_Hope.formstack.com/forms/apply_now. Please do not call.