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Covenant House Washington ISO a DIRECTOR OF FINANCE.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: The incumbent serves as Chief Financial Officer and has day-to-day responsibility for the accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, general insurance and cash management activities of CHW. Incumbent's efforts shall be conducted in a manner which reflects the mission, philosophy and policies of Covenant House.

Mission:
We who recognize God's providence and fidelity to His people are dedicated to living out His covenant among ourselves and those children we serve, with absolute respect and unconditional love. That commitment calls us to serve suffering children of the street, and to protect and safeguard all children. Just as Christ inhishumanity is the visible sign of God's presence among His people, so our efforts together in the Covenant Community are a visible sign of the effects and presence of God, working through the Holy Spirit and among ourselves and our kids.

RESPONSIBLE TO: The Executive Director

SUMMARY OF DUTIES (Responsibilities to include but not limited to the following:)

· Responsible for accounting for all CHW income, donated items and services, expenditures, assets and liabilities. Oversees maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash position and payroll systems. Reviews accounting data to ensure that the correct accounting treatment is accorded.

· Ensures that effective internal control systems are in place and that accounting desk procedures are followed.

· Performs financial analyses as warranted.

· Oversees the timely production of accurate financial reports including detailed management monthly reports, quarterly reports to the parent organization, financial reports to funding agencies and annual financial statements produced in accordance with GAAP for nonprofit organizations.

· Ensures that an accurate payroll is produced in compliance with all tax requirements on time every other week.

· Ensures compliance with all state and local tax requirements including production of W-2s, 1099s, 990s and that withholding and payment of taxes complies with legal requirements.

· Implements an activity-based costing system to identify and report to management the costs of the various services provided by CHW.

· Ensures compliance with all requirements related to financial management and reporting for state and local government grants and contracts and other grants/contracts as applicable.

· Maximizes the revenue available from government grants and contracts by timely invoicing and effective management of receivables.

· Coordinates CHW's annual financial audit process, A-133 audits and other financial and/or internal audits.

· Oversees purchasing activities, manages control of inventories and oversees preparation of disbursements to vendors.

· Manages investment of available cash balances, maintains a cash forecast and maximizes earnings according to CHW investment policies.

· Ensures an effective fixed asset system is in place to value and control fixed assets, including donated fixed assets.

· Oversees the monthly closing process and ensures accuracy of all financial records.

· Manages the development of the annual operating and capital budgets, produces budget status reports, analyses, financial projections and ratio analysis as needed.

· Monitors performance of financial institutions.

· Oversees CHW risk management program in conjunction with the CH Insurance Broker.

· Staffs the CHW Board Committee on Finance.

· Perform other duties as assigned.


SUPERVISORY DUTIES: This position supervises the Accounting staff.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Regular internal contact with all CHW staff, frequent and regular outside contact with vendors and suppliers, outside agencies, the public and the community.


KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree in Accounting or Business Preferred, CPA Preferred

Experience: Trained in accounting theory. Seven to ten years experience with non-profit accounting and budgeting.

Five years experience in Management/Supervisory role

Experienced with Parent and Affiliated structured organizations

Knowledge:
Knowledgeable of the requirements for managing government grants and
experience in cash management.

Ability to conceptualize the effects of transactions and accounting controls
on the overall accounting system.

Excellent analytical and spreadsheet skills, including Excel.

Excellent interpersonal skills and a customer service focus.

Ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously and to work well under pressure.

Strong organizational and planning skills.

Work Environment/
Physical Demands:

·Considerable concentration.
·Frequent interruptions.
·Moderate noise level.
·Moderate sitting, walking, standing and eye strain, light lifting and bending.


Additional Qualifications:
In order to be considered for continuation in the Application Process, interested candidates MUST MEET the minimum qualifications listed in this posting.


How to Apply:
Interested candidates please send your Cover Letter and Résumé to Brigitte Hodges via E-mail to bhodges@chdc.org. (Place:DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 2010-in the subject line only). Visit our website at www.covenanthousedc.org
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
If your experience and skill set meet our current opening requirements, you will be contacted to proceed with the application process. Thank you for your interest in Covenant House Washington!

Covenant House Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Covenant House Washington selects employees, and makes all other employment-related decisions, on the basis of qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, gender, disability, personal appearance sexual orientation, marital status, family responsibilities, military status, matriculation, political affiliation, or age.