Finance Director & Controller

Manage and oversee all accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable,

ledgers, and revenue recognition, ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory

requirements.

Develop and maintain internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, budgets, and

expenditures.

Support the CFO and work with the Executive Team and Senior Directors to develop departmental

financial plans for the DASH operational budget and/or for budgets for grant proposals, ensuring

organization-wide operational compliance with DASH s financial policies.

Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.

Manage and oversee all audit activity and regulatory compliance at DASH.

Oversee indirect rates reporting and management and preparation of the company s NICRA,

working with DASH s external accounting firm, as necessary.

Support and thought partner with the CFO in preparation for engaging the Board s finance and audit

committee.

Assist in the coordination and preparation of financial statements and financial reports per regulatory

and legal requirements, and as directed, provide analysis and recommendations to the CFO and

President & CEO.

Assist in the development, tracking, analyzing, and presentation of financial reports in an accurate and

timely manner to support the needs of senior leaders to aid their decision-making.

Work with the Development team to track and manage donor contributions and oversee the

reconciliation between Finance and Development.

Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of finance and accounting policies and

procedures for a wide-ranging set of activities including financial accounting and reporting, internal

controls, and other corporate policies.

Support the process for continuous improvement of accounting practices and procedures to increase

efficiency within the Finance team and across the organization, including the implementation and

operation of financial systems and tools.

Provide day-to-day mentoring and support to a team of two full-time accounting staff members.

Provide leadership in strengthening internal finance communications with staff across the

organization and promote a positive, supportive work environment.

Support Finance-related special projects as appropriate.

Assist in employee recruitment, performance evaluation, promotion, retention, and termination

activities as requested by the CFO.

Participate in team meetings and internal DASH training opportunities.

Identify professional development opportunities, maintaining and improving professional and

technical knowledge by attending educational workshops / courses, reviewing professional

publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

Requirements

Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required with a minimum of five years

related experience.

CPA preferred.

Equivalent combination of education and professional experience in the relevant

technical/programmatic area maybe substituted for education.

7-10 years related experience, with at least five years in finance director/controller role.

3+ years of direct grants management, nonprofit organization/s, and/or public accounting experience.

Proven experience in and advanced knowledge of nonprofit accounting, including fund accounting,

compliance, and reporting.

Deep knowledge of automated financial systems and system integration with non-financial applications.

Extensive experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, general ledger, accounts

payable, accounts receivable, and payroll transactions and processes for a complex nonprofit

organization with multiple funding sources to ensure flawless audits.

Thorough knowledge of GAAP, including the accounting cycle, monthly and year-end closing, financial

reporting, and analysis.

Experience working with teams from diverse, multicultural backgrounds.

Demonstrated project management experience ensuring project deliverables, goals, and expected

outcomes are met within scope, timelines, and budget.

Demonstrated experience producing excellent written materials and presentation that conveycomplex financial concepts and impacts.

Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining partnerships with individuals and groups

outside of the domestic violence field.

Experience leading with innovation and centering collaboration and teamwork.

Strong sense of humor and ability to work with a dynamic team.

Financial systems, such as QuickBooks Online, Intacct, BILL, Tallie, or similar systems.

Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Project Management Platforms such as Airtable and Monday