Manager of Finance

Pets In Need’s mission is to provide animals with loving care and lasting homes, to partner with communities striving to do the same, and to advance our no-kill legacy. Our vision is for animals to live in welcoming communities where they and their human companions are treated with care and compassion.

• Execute on all the daily operations of the organization’s accounting, including accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, and check runs.

• Manage annual audit process and serve as the primary liaison with audit firm.
• Coordinate tax preparation and filing with auditing firm.

• Assist the executive director in the annual budget development process, monitors expenditures and variances, and proactively updates income and expense projections.
• Chart cash flow and ensures cash flow needs and adherence to the organizations policy.
• Prepare monthly and ad hoc financial reports for the Executive Director and the Board of Directors.
• Develop and monitor consolidated budget and grant budgets
• Implement financial growth and sustainability strategies.
• Recommend and develop strategies for general cost containment, strategic investments, and growth management.
• Provide reliable quarterly financial updates and forecasts; performs budget forecasting for the organization and provides recommendations that determines the budget.
• Perform other duties required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP, practices, standards, laws and regulations.
• Advanced computer skills on QuickBooks, MS Office, and SalesForce.
• Hands-on financial modeling and FPA experience.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines.
• Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness.
• Demonstrated creativity, problem solving, critical analysis, initiative, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and meet budget goals.
• Demonstrated solid planning and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strong relevant subject matter knowledge.
• Excellent facilitation, oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports and deliver formal presentations.
• Strong negotiation and effective interpersonal skills.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and/or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential
• Preferred strong non-profit accounting experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sitting.
• Move between two physical locations that are six miles apart
• Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts.
• Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl.

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  Works remotely, on-site, and outdoors in various settings and weather within the community.