Director, Finance Jobs

About Good Reason Houston

Good Reason Houston works to reshape the Houston education landscape by inspiring hope, possibility, and action. We believe that all Houston students deserve an excellent and equitable education, and we work to elevate school performance to achieve our mission of growing the number of students learning in great public schools.

Good Reason Houston’s work focuses on two key levers: Rally Houstonians for Change and Grow & Sustain Great Schools. Both of these strategies serve to realize our vision of every child in every neighborhood having access to a world-class public school and thriving in the Houston of tomorrow.

About The Role

The Director, Finance provides leadership and oversight for the finance, accounting, human resources administration and resource management operations of the organization and ensures compliance with all local, state and federal fiscal requirements.

This position is responsible for planning, organizing and directing all aspects of the finance & strategy department including the development/administration of accounting and financial policies, the development and management of the annual budget and quarterly reforecast, resource planning and management, accounting, insurance, internal controls, contract management, payroll administration for staff, and tax requirements.

The Director, Finance reports to the Chief Financial Officer and will manage a small functional team and external contractors.

Primary Responsibilities

General Accounting and Reporting

• Oversee and manage all accounting activities and accounting records needed for the preparation of the financial statements
• Coordinate all activities related to the annual audit and Form 990 filings
• Serve as the primary administrative contact for organization’s banking and credit card relationships
• Communicate compellingly about the impact and context surrounding key financial information to a variety of audiences (both internal and external) in a manner in which the information is both understandable and actionable
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages, ensuring timely delivery by internal deadlines
• Oversee accounting system standards and internal controls while maintaining and preparing all financial records, statements and reports in compliance with GAAP standards
• Continuously evaluate and seek opportunities to leverage technology to expedite routine functions and increase the transparency of accounting and budget/resource management
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget. Interpret financial data and recommend changes to improve systems, financial performance, and reporting
• Cultivate strong day-to-day financial health through the creation and execution of fiscal management policies and practices, as well as training and partnership with colleagues, as necessary

Strategic Planning and Resource Management

• Manage monthly budget vs. actual reporting and variance analysis and quarterly rolling forecast updates
• Partner with the Advancement team on restricted grant development and management
• Lead the contract management process for Good Reason Houston’s complex network of partnerships
• Implement regular progress monitoring tool(s) and reporting aligned with strategic priorities and budget
• Collaborate with Good Reason Houston leadership and staff in development of strategic priorities and lead the financial and resource planning component of annual planning
• Prepare the annual operating budget and cash flow projections

Human Resources Administration

• Complete market compensation and cost analyses, as needed
• Review and administer employee benefits renewals in partnership with PEO.
• Collaborate with People Operations team to support employee onboarding and offboarding
• Process bi-weekly payroll and 401K contributions
• Assist with the implementation and management of the organization’s privacy and document retention policies
• Engage with the organization’s PEO and providers to administer accurate payroll and employee benefits programs

Other

• Prepare and present quarterly update materials for key Committees of the Board of Directors
• Design and build reports, dashboards and other tools supporting transparent communication that provides real-time information for senior leadership and Board of Directors around fiscal oversight, financial health and budgetary planning
• Other duties as assigned by Chief Financial Officer
• Manage and develops department personnel and external contractors as needed
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting nonprofit institutions

Our Team

Along with our core beliefs, the traits listed below were generated by the team to capture what it looks like in action when operating at our best.

We embrace and drive change.

We are flexible and fierce.

We operate with a bold bias toward action.

We fess up when we mess up.

We dare greatly and engage humbly.

We grow as we go.

We turn up the love when we turn up the heat.

We root for each other.

Good Reason Houston staff are expected to support this organizational culture by promoting and adhering to these team traits to maintain an open and cohesive work environment & relationships.

Qualifications And Key Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree required, relevant advanced degree preferred
• Experience with non-profit accounting and accounting systems preferred
• Excellent Excel, PowerPoint, writing and verbal communication skills required (comprehension and expression)
• Detail orientation with exceptional analysis and presentation skills with accuracy that reflects a big picture perspective
• Proficient in utilizing and maximizing functionality of data systems and tools and analysis
• 6-8 years of demonstrated accounting, financial management, analysis and budgeting experience
• Strong critical thinking, deductive reasoning and problem solving skills with demonstrated sound judgement and decision-making
• Genuine excitement for the mission of Good Reason Houston

Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Oral and written comprehension and expression
• Coordination
• Deductive reasoning
• Problem-solving orientation and solutions focus
• Judgment and decision-making

Working at Good Reason Houston

Good Reason Houston offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. New hires are offered a salary depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. Benefits offered include 401(k) (automatic 3% employer contribution), life, medical, dental and vision insurance packages. Each employee accrues 35 paid time off days per calendar year in addition to the 19 paid holidays per year. Good Reason Houston is an office-based organization, but allows for virtual work on Mondays and Fridays.

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