Fusion Partnerships Seeks Finance Director

Position Summary: 

The Finance Director provides leadership and direction to the organization regarding all financial matters of Fusion Partnerships, Inc and its affiliated fiscally sponsored Partners.. This role ensures Fusion Partnerships’ business, financial and grant practices are consistent and in compliance with industry, legal, and ethical standards. The Finance Director oversees the effective management of Fusion Partnerships’ accounting and financial reporting functions. The Finance Director supports the delivery of technical assistance to Fusion Partners. The Finance Director works in partnership with the Leadership team while managing three finance staff members. He or she must be able to adapt to a continually evolving environment and thrive in a deadline-oriented environment. The Finance Director is a full-time, exempt position. 

Position Responsibilities include:

Finance

• Oversee financial systems, strategies and activities as well as banking relationships. 

• Continuously review and maintain excellent financial controls, policies, and procedures. Ensure efficient functioning and documentation for all financial systems/processes including receipts, disbursements, billing, bookkeeping, budgeting, and accounting. 

• Supervise and oversee the accounting, accounts receivable, and accounts payable team members, ensuring accurate and timely financial information. 

• Lead organizational budgeting, cash flow and forecasting efforts. Act as the custodian of all funds. Ensure proper cash controls are implemented to mitigate risk. 

• Develop a deep understanding of Fusion Partnerships’ business processes, organization, programs, and initiatives to provide strategic financial consulting, modeling and financial analysis to the leadership team and Board. 

• Review and evaluate reconciliation of balance sheet accounts for accuracy and completeness. 

• Directly manage the preparation of monthly and periodic profit/loss, balance sheet and cash flow financial statements for Fusion core, the Board and Partners. Monitor, interpret, and present financial results of operations and Partners/Projects each month. Serve as financial liaison/staff to the Board, providing financial reports. 

• In coordination with the Partner Engagement Team, support Partners in creating and tracking grant proposal budgets. In coordination with the Partner Engagement Team, manage the monthly and periodic review and production of financial and grant reports for Partner/Project budgets and expenditures. Manage the timely submission of financial and grant reports for Fusion core and Partners/Projects. 

• Oversee the annual finance planning/budgeting processes and prepare consolidated annual operating and capital budgets. Work with staff and Board to develop and implement Fusion core budgets, and work with staff and Partners to develop and implement Partner and Project budgets. 

• Support the development and implementation of finance training for Fusion Partners in partnership with the finance and PEC Teams. Assist Partner Engagement Coordinators in one-on-one Finance training with Fusion Partner project leaders. 

• Coordinate the annual audit with an independent CPA and preparation of the IRS 990 form with a tax accountancy firm. Submit required IRS electronic filings and payments – 1096s, 1099s, etc. 

• Manage accounting and processing of payroll, payroll liabilities, and benefits including PTO accrual and retirement plans. With the Human Resources Manager, manage the annual benefits renewal process. 

• Support Partner Engagement Team and Partners on the review of the proposal guidelines making sure Fusion Partnerships can comply with the financial and compliance requirements. Review budget proposals, budget notes and proposals to make sure these are in sync and the proposal is properly costed. 

• In collaboration with the Finance Team prepare and/or review financial information and reports for internal and external stakeholders. 

• Provides oversight of cash management for Fusion Core and Partners, including preparation of reimbursement requests and draw-down of funds. 

• Ensures that grant funds are expended in compliance with grantor agency and/or government regulations and interacts with outside agencies, internal and independent auditors and financial monitors. 

Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, Knowledge

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, public accounting experience, and CPA certification are required. 

• Minimum 5 years of experience as senior accountant, accounting manager and/or fiscal manager required. Experience managing a small office staff and consolidated accounting department experience is a plus. 

• A detailed understanding of nonprofit finance and cost accounting functions is critical. This can be experienced as a fiscal manager and/or senior-level administrator with a demonstrated record of achievement. 

• Knowledge of compliance and regulations related to finance at local, state, and federal levels. 

• Strong leadership skills and ability to collaborate with the leadership team on financial analysis and expense control. Capable of enforcing accountability, and ability to develop and empower leaders from the bottom up and lead from the top down. 

• Strong analytical, communication, and people management skills. Ours is a collaborative environment, so understanding cooperative decision-making is important. 

• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop. 

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel. 

• Highly organized, self-motivated with attention to detail, and a strong commitment to follow through. 

• A commitment to social justice is important. 

Salary & Benefits: 

• Salary is $75,000 annual. 

• Employer contribution to individual health, dental, and vision benefits 

• Paid holiday, sick, and vacation leave

***This position will work in the office and from home. 

To Apply: 

Please email a (1) cover letter, (2) resume, to jobs@fusiongroup.org 

We believe that marginalized communities must be centered in the work we do, including people of color, disabled people, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQ people. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities. 

Fusion Partnerships is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for working with senior management staff and the finance team to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial records and to provide a variety of bookkeeping and accounting duties to maintain the general ledger of a fiscal sponsor. This person should be comfortable with handling large amounts of data, be very familiar with QuickBooks, and act as a collaborative Partner, decision maker, and provide regular financial reporting. The Staff Accountant should also be willing to support a transition from QuickBooks to Blackbaud’s Financial Edge.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Perform reconciliations for all bank accounts, credit cards, PayPal, Stripe, and other accounts.

• Prepare timely monthly financial reports for 100+ Partners, ensure accuracy, and make any ongoing corrections as necessary.

• Manage and enter biweekly payroll and monthly benefits costs.

• Coordinate and oversee 1099 preparation at the end of the year.

• Work with the management staff to present financial reports to the Board of Directors.

• Coordinate with senior management and external Accountants to complete 990, Personal Property Tax, and Fixed Asset schedule.

• Assist with Annual audit procedures.

• Work with Partner Engagement Coordinators to provide financial information, training, and support.

• Handle complex funder and tax designations.

• Analyze monthly financial statements for mistakes and corrections that need to be made.

Requirements and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting and 5-7 years’ relevant experience.

• Knowledgeable about key nonprofit financial and accounting practices and procedures.

• Extensive knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel.

• Knowledge of Blackbaud Financial Edge a plus.

• Ability to work both independently and also well in a collaborative environment. 

• Knowledge of fiscal sponsorship a plus.

• Focused and well organized.

• Able to manage multiple priorities

• Experience in a multi-layered organization

Salary & Benefits:

•  Salary is $55,000 annually

• Employer contribution to individual health, dental, and vision benefits

• Paid holiday, sick, and vacation leave

To Apply:

Please email a (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) writing sample to jobs@fusiongroup.org.

We believe that marginalized communities must be centered in the work we do, including people of color, disabled people, people from working class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQ people. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Fusion Partnerships is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.