Finance Director
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Open Position: Finance Director
Job Summary: The Finance Director maintains financial records, oversees the organization's budget, and prepares financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and NPM financial policies and practices. The Finance Director works directly with Tribal stations and licensees on station financial requirements, audit reporting and filing, and other financial compliance issues. The Finance Director is critical to the success of Native Public Media, responsible for the organization's financial health.
Responsibilities: 1. Finance Management: • Manage internal financial controls. • Analyze and report on the organization's financial performance. • Oversee audit prep, 990, 1099s, and audit test selections. • Prepare financial grant reports for funders. • Prepare an annual organizational budget. • Prepare disbursement activities, including the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable and employee expense reports. • Reconcile revenue, expenses, and bank statements. • Utilize QuickBooks to administer and monitor the organization's financial records. • Develop and implement accounting policies. 2. Station Support Financial Compliance: • Track station Audited Financial Reports (AFR) or Financial Summary Reports (FSR) to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). • Provide financial and technical assistance to CPB Community Service Grant (CSG) stations. • Assist stations or auditors with audit fieldwork as requested. • Provide training for station personnel on subjects including Nonfederal Financial Sources, the CPB Integrated Station Information System (ISIS) portal, and Underwriting. • Make station site visits to provide direct technical assistance. • Consult with the licensee and finance department/staff regarding financial compliance requirements. • Draft the financial compliance summary for the CPB Station Compliance and Tribal Relations Report. 3. Board of Directors: • Prepare financial reports for Board meetings. • Report on NPM’s financial health during duly called board meetings. • As needed, provide financial analysis and research for the Board and PresidentEO. • Work with the Board Treasurer to carry out the mission and responsibilities of the Board.
Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting. • Strong knowledge of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) for non-profits. • Proficiency in accounting software, QuickBooks is preferred. • Financial management experience of five years or more. • Audit fieldwork expertise. • Broad knowledge of accounting principles and policies. • Knowledge of Tribal governments, American Indian Tribes, and Alaska Native Villages is preferred. • High professional and ethical standards. • Understanding of financial reporting and strong analytical skills and strategic thinking. • Practical written and verbal communication skills. • Interpersonal relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders. • Strong leadership skills. • Arizona candidates are preferred.
Work Requirements: This position is a full-time remote position that requires the employee to: • Work from home. • Have a dedicated office space or work area and a strong internet connection. • Work Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Have a valid driver's license for business travel. • Use a personal vehicle if other transportation is not available.
Deadline to Apply: March 3, 2023