REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: SKILLS, ABILITIES & OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of:

• General accounting and financial reporting procedures in accordance with state regulations; Non-profit finance and accounting experience highly desirable
• Mastery of accounting, budgeting, cost control principles, internal controls and financial reporting as required under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and standards contained in Government Accounting Standards.
• Experience in working with finance requirements with governmental entities and knowledge of contracting / procurements requirements strongly preferred.
• General understanding of Human Resources related laws, regulations, practicing and reporting of required employee benefits, including but not limited to, health care and retirement plans, as well as payroll reporting and processing of payroll taxes.
• General office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite (Office 365) and accounting software packages (AccuFund highly desirable)

 Ability to:

• Manage and oversee all aspects of the financial / accounting management functions.
• Create, analyze and report on financial statements and budgets; proficiency in clearly communicating information about finance and accounting issues to non-accountants and /or individuals with varying levels of financial expertise.
• Demonstrate strong quantitative analysis capabilities with the ability to creatively solve problems in an effective and efficient manner. Strategic thinker and planner who demonstrates sound decision –making on complex financial matters.
• Work well with and is responsive to the needs of internal and external customers, including the Board of Directors, funders, other provider and partner organizations.
• Manage priorities effectively in a deadline intense and dynamic environment; handle multiple priorities while maintain the highest value of work product; demonstrate a strong work ethic and acute financial aptitude.
• Assimilate new information and technology; champions change to leverage technology investment through utilization by staff and expanded functionality application.
• Foster and cultivate business opportunities and partnerships in the community.
• Supervise, coach, develop staff for optimal performance; restructure department for efficiency, competency and anticipating need for future skills in conjunction with Controller.
• Demonstrate strong initiative; ability to work independently.
• Build consensus and negotiate on the company’s behalf.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required from an accredited college or university; CPA or Masters in accounting/finance concentration preferred.

 Minimum Skills and Experience

• Five years senior management experience with a nonprofit organization with operations in excess of $5 million per year
• Five years of experience in government and/or fund accounting and expensive knowledge of grant accounting requirements.
• Five years of supervisory experience
• Experience implementing technology systems, including accounting software to promote efficient reporting and transparency for management.
• Must be highly ethical with a high level of integrity; self –motivated, reliable; detailed oriented, ability to interface with staff, other senior management and all stakeholders.

Job Specifics           

• This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position
• Salary is based on a pre-established range and is commensurate with experience
• Regular evening and weekend work hours; flexibility with work schedule
• Primarily local travel during business hours, although some regional and overnight travel may occur
• Benefits are generous, including paid employee health, dental and insurance (some employee contribution required); company sponsored retirement plan with matching contribution.
• Paid time-off includes flexible scheduling of discretionary and personal days plus paid holidays
• Successful candidate must pass background screening for pre-employment.
• A valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required.

To Apply

To apply for this position please submit a cover letter and resume. For more information about Collaborative for Children and other career opportunities please go to www.collabforchildren.org.

Collaborative for children values a diverse, respectful and collaborative work environment.  We establish and maintain trustful relations with all staff, contractors, funders, partners and communities we serve in.  Our values of Inclusive, Transparent and Relentless provide the basis for the work we do, the people we employ, and the way we change lives.

About Collaborative for Children

Collaborative for Children is a highly sought after expert in the area of quality early childhood learning.  With a focus of on providing quality curriculum, mentoring and support to organizations that provide direct child care services for impactful improvement in the outcomes for children.  Parenting programs focus on the parent as “teacher” to significantly improve a child’s readiness for preschool programs, as well as providing support for teen parents through contracts with local school districts.  Our proprietary “College Bound from Birth” program targets specific neighborhoods in the Houston area to create a sustainable high quality child care environment following an intensive three- year program.

Our Vision

All children in Greater Houston have the high-quality early learning opportunities they need to achieve their full potential.

Our Mission

We meaningfully improve the quality of early childhood education and care for Greater Houston’s children through those who are most influential in their lives.

EEOC

Collaborative for Children (CC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CC is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at CC are made without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or military/veteran status, or any other protected class as set forth under applicable State, Local and Federal Civil Rights Laws.