Director, CFO Advisory & Business Transformation (Nonprofit)
3 days ago
New York
Job Description POSITION SUMMARY The Director partners with clients to deliver exceptional strategic advisory services and identify, develop, and lead process re-engineering and systems implementations. RESPONSIBILITIES • Technical, • Conduct interviews with the client staff to fully understand financial tasks and processes of the organization., • Assist in reviewing accounting procedures and processes (system walkthroughs) to provide a tool for analysis., • Analyze quantitative and qualitative data from reports and identify trends and/or areas of opportunity., • Suggest changes to processes based on analysis, technology, and best practices., • Prepare project Management Package: project charter, communication and risk analysis plan, workplans, roadmaps., • Present project status updates and recommendations to leadership team(s)., • Gather and analyze data from detailed reports and interpret results to help the team make strategic decisions., • Train and support client employees and Kiwi staff on use, functionality, system interface., • Review system walkthroughs and accounting procedures to ensure processes integrity (including month-end closing)., • Review chart of accounts, Financial Dimensions structure, make recommendations and set-up in the system, • Support in process walkthroughs, documenting accounting procedures and processes to provide a tool for analysis and inclusion in manuals, • Configure and manage a metrics dashboard to monitor strategic measures, metrics & Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)., • Set-up month end closing processes., • Assist in the research of new applications and technology., • Develop project deliverables., • Client Management, • Manage client expectations as defined in the engagement contract and work plan., • Advise clients on best practices in configuring their financial management software systems and assist with installation, maintenance and troubleshooting., • Provide deliverables to the client Senior Management on a timely basis and in compliance with Kiwi’s Quality Management System., • Oversee team of Analysts to manage client workload, encourage them to take ownership of clients and their consultant role., • Act as a liaison between all Kiwi and client parties and communicate proactively to establish strong trust and prevent potential conflicts/problems., • Internal Supervisor Responsibilities, • Communicate pro-actively with Kiwi Team and client pertaining to any potential conflicts/problems., • Implement Kiwi standard working papers to be used at new clients on an on-going basis, • Adhere to all of Kiwi Partners’ company policies and procedures in the Kiwi Employee Manual, and to all Quality Management Systems to build and maintain Kiwi culture and to provide consistent high-quality service., • Follow Kiwi Partners’ security policies to ensure the safety, integrity, and confidentiality of client files and information., • Contribute relevant information to Kiwi Partners’ “knowledge” database so that all staff will have access to helpful information that will enhance job knowledge and job performance., • Utilize all forms of communication – email, voicemail, CSM’s etc. - on a regular basis per the Kiwi Communications Policy., • Attend various job trainings/workshops offered by Kiwi Partners in order to further develop technical, management, and organizational skills., • Bachelor’s Degree or 9 years of experience without a bachelor’s degree, • 5 – 7+ years of relevant professional experience to include:, • At least 6 years of progressive consulting experience., • At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience., • Expert knowledge of various systems including: QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Office 365, PowerBi, Power Pivot, SharePoint, Teams, and Planner, • Experience learning new applications., • Experience documenting procedures and conducting interviews., • Knowledgeable of principles and practices of accounting systems, internal controls, and implementing control improvements., • Experience implementing systems and/or training others on systems., • Experience with one or more of the following:, • Working in multiple work environments., • Balancing the needs of several clients., • Prior experience in a small non-for-profits, startup, or unstructured environment., • Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Business Central, Ramp, Bill.com, Expensify Accounting, or Implementation certification., • Experience with nonprofit accounting. ABOUT VITAL IMPACT Vital Impact helps foundations, philanthropists, and investors who are serious about impact achieve the greatest good with their resources. We work on issues ranging from the social and economic advancement of women and girls, and conservation of our climate and planet, to reducing poverty and inequity in the United States and around the world. Our staff members are mission-driven and action-oriented, and have a unique combination of experience in philanthropy, business, nonprofits, government, finance, law, and other fields. We combine creative, strategic thinking with knowledge and networks developed through decades of hands-on experience. The fastest-growing philanthropic advisory firm in the nation, Arabella is also a certified B Corporation. ABOUT VITAL IMPACT’S KIWI PARTNERS DIVISIONS Kiwi Partners is one of the nation’s leading providers of outsourced accounting, consulting, and human resource services to the nonprofit sector. Since 1998, we have served more than 1,000 nonprofit organizations representing every sector of the nonprofit community. Kiwi Partners is a division of Vital Impact, one of the nation’s most prominent philanthropic advisory firms. Vital Impact is a certified B Corporation. Kiwi Partners offers exciting opportunities that will challenge your abilities, expand your skills, and reward your contributions in an atmosphere that encourages both personal and professional growth. Our mission is to deliver high-quality accounting, consulting, and human resources services to the nonprofit community. For over 20 years, our consistently high-quality services have enabled our nonprofit clients to focus on their mission to better society. COMPENSATION This is a full-time, exempt position. We offer a competitive and holistic total rewards package that includes salary, bonus, and benefits. Our compensation ranges are based on national compensation benchmarks for similar organizations. The annual salary range for this position is $135,000 - $195,000 and this position has an annual bonus potential of 10%. We consider national benchmark indicators along with job related skills, experience and relevant education and training, to determine compensation that is fair and competitive. All full-time staff are eligible for our generous benefits package on their first day of employment: * Health insurance- On average Arabella pays 86% of the medical premium, 80% of the dental premium, and 100% of the vision premium * Paid time off- 16 vacation days, 10 personal days, 11 company holidays (7 federal and 4 more from a list of inclusive cultural and religious holidays and your birthday), 20 hours volunteer leave, 8 weeks parental leave * 401(k) retirement plan- We offer a 4% employer match on a dollar-per-dollar basis, and there is no waiting or vesting period; all funds contributed by you and Arabella are yours to keep on day 1 * Reimbursements for your personal cell phone plan and fitness * Pre-tax withholding for transportation and parking * Bonus incentive opportunities Access to professional development opportunities TO APPLY Your candidacy will be evaluated holistically based on evidence gathered throughout all steps in the application process. If you’ve arrived at our application powered by JazzHR, please complete the form to the right and click on the orange ‘Submit Application’ button. If you've arrived at the text of this job posting through a job listing website, please ONLY apply via the following link using the orange ‘Submit Application’ button. We are accepting applications until 11:59 pm Mountain Time on Friday, February 27th. We look forward to hearing from you! WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS The Director may work remotely or primarily from a Vital Impact office; to be determined individually during the offer process. While performing regular duties, the employee will be required to sit, stand, reach, walk, or kneel, and to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities. Vital Impact is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage individuals of all backgrounds and identities to apply. Our work gives us the opportunity to serve those across the full spectrum of races, ethnicities, national origins, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, beliefs, cultures, socio-economic backgrounds, and levels of physical ability, and we believe our team should mirror this diversity. Redstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant due to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Powered by JazzHR AX4kJMcs7W