Finance Director

The Primavera Foundation•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

Duties and Responsibilities Strategically plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization’s fiscal functions and performance outcomes Evaluate and advise on the impact of financial data, forecasting, long-range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action Create, present, review and manage annual operating budget, in partnership with and the ongoing education of and communication with organizational leaders Validate Primavera’s finances by providing timely and accurate analyses of budgets, financial reports and financial trends in order to assist leadership in performing their responsibilities and enabling the most appropriate strategic decisions/actions Develop, implement, update, enhance, and assure compliance with finance, payroll accounting and procedures for the organization, by way of systems that ensure and improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the organization Provide technical financial advice and knowledge to others within and regarding the financial discipline(s) Assure that Primavera is prepared for and participates productively in the scheduled/required audit processes Participate in continual improvement of the budgeting process through education and engagement of senior leadership, program and department directors/managers on financial issues impacting their budgets and fiscal outcomes Provide strategic, financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organization, e.g., evaluation of potential partnerships, alliances, acquisitions and/or mergers, properties, capital expenditures, and investments Optimize the handling of banking and investment relationships. and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash position Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes a minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs Act as a trusted financial advisor on any contracts into which the organization may enter Ensure adequate coverage for and compliance with property and liability insurance requirements Partner with Primavera’s Chief Compliance Officer to evaluate the finance/accounting discipline structure, and plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the team, including planning for and ensuring growth of strengths, competency, and capacity to meet organizational needs Adhere to and demonstrate Primavera’s guiding principles of integrity, respect, accountability, compassion and leadership Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated excellence in the following: Accounting principles, practices and procedures Financial operations, particularly cash flow, budgeting, and financial statements Automated accounting systems and spreadsheet applications Proven experience in recording, reporting, analyzing and making recommendations in relation to complex financial data Problem-solving and implementation of proactive strategies designed to measure and enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness Timeliness in responding to inquiries and requests Leadership in building, managing and developing a team Strategic thinker with sound business experience and the ability to keep pace in a diverse and complex industry environment Sound and accurate judgment/decision-making Prioritization and meeting of deadlines Delegation and assurance of necessary monitoring to ensure successful accomplishments/achievement Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration Eight years of progressively responsible experience in a senior financial leadership role Comprehensive leadership experience in the financial management of an organization Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Significant experience in and knowledge of accounting, including sophisticated fund and grant accounting, compliance, and reporting Excellent, timely verbal and written communication skills Valid driver’s license, clean driving record for purposes of organizational insurance coverage, and proof of financial responsibility for use of personal vehicle

Requirements

Demonstrated excellence in accounting principles, practices and procedures
Demonstrated excellence in financial operations, particularly cash flow, budgeting, and financial statements
Demonstrated excellence in automated accounting systems and spreadsheet applications
Proven experience in recording, reporting, analyzing and making recommendations in relation to complex financial data
Problem-solving and implementation of proactive strategies designed to measure and enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
Timeliness in responding to inquiries and requests
Leadership in building, managing and developing a team
Strategic thinker with sound business experience and the ability to keep pace in a diverse and complex industry environment
Sound and accurate judgment/decision-making
Prioritization and meeting of deadlines
Delegation and assurance of necessary monitoring to ensure successful accomplishments/achievement
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration
Eight years of progressively responsible experience in a senior financial leadership role
Comprehensive leadership experience in the financial management of an organization
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Significant experience in and knowledge of accounting, including sophisticated fund and grant accounting, compliance, and reporting
Excellent, timely verbal and written communication skills
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record for purposes of organizational insurance coverage, and proof of financial responsibility for use of personal vehicle

Responsibilities

Strategically plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization’s fiscal functions and performance outcomes
Evaluate and advise on the impact of financial data, forecasting, long-range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action
Create, present, review and manage annual operating budget, in partnership with and the ongoing education of and communication with organizational leaders
Validate Primavera’s finances by providing timely and accurate analyses of budgets, financial reports and financial trends in order to assist leadership in performing their responsibilities and enabling the most appropriate strategic decisions/actions
Develop, implement, update, enhance, and assure compliance with finance, payroll accounting and procedures for the organization, by way of systems that ensure and improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the organization
Provide technical financial advice and knowledge to others within and regarding the financial discipline(s)
Assure that Primavera is prepared for and participates productively in the scheduled/required audit processes
Participate in continual improvement of the budgeting process through education and engagement of senior leadership, program and department directors/managers on financial issues impacting their budgets and fiscal outcomes
Provide strategic, financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organization, e.g., evaluation of potential partnerships, alliances, acquisitions and/or mergers, properties, capital expenditures, and investments
Optimize the handling of banking and investment relationships. and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash position
Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes a minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs
Act as a trusted financial advisor on any contracts into which the organization may enter
Ensure adequate coverage for and compliance with property and liability insurance requirements
Partner with Primavera’s Chief Compliance Officer to evaluate the finance/accounting discipline structure, and plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the team, including planning for and ensuring growth of strengths, competency, and capacity to meet organizational needs
Adhere to and demonstrate Primavera’s guiding principles of integrity, respect, accountability, compassion and leadership
Other duties as assigned