FINA000: Head of Finance at JerseySTEM, Inc.
United States
<h2>About JerseySTEM</h2> <p><strong>All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions.</strong>JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey.</p> <p>Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organization’s gender-equity agenda.Membership is a <strong>minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week </strong>and includes a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership. K–12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit.</p> <h2>Overview</h2> <p><strong>This is a pro-bono volunteer position.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Under the direction of organization leadership, the Head of Finance will plan, organize, direct and manage financial activities including budgeting, cash flow, expense reimbursement, matching gift management, and corporate/local sponsorship. The Head of Finance will advise volunteers and organization leadership on finance-related issues and will develop, coordinate and implement financial policies and procedures across the organization.</p> <h2>Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>Ensure timely and accurate budget analysis and financial review for the management team</li> <li>Recommend and develop policies, procedures and systems to meet objectives</li> <li>Provide strategic financial leadership and support on the evaluation of financial issues affecting the organization</li> <li>Recommend and lead new efforts to improve ROE/ROA performance</li> <li>Work to optimize the handling of bank and deposit relationships and initiates needed strategies for improvement</li> <li>Build, develop and manage a finance team capable of carrying out needed initiatives</li> <li>Stay abreast of trends and regulations to ensure effectiveness and compliance for the finance and information technology functions</li> <li>Align financial policies and procedures with organization objectives</li> <li>Establish financial reporting systems and controls to ensure compliance with organization expenditure requirements and to meet customer needs</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Under direction of JerseySTEM leadership, you will plan, organize, direct, and manage finance activities including budgeting, cash flow, expense reimbursement, matching gifts management, and corporate/local sponsorship. You will advise volunteer and organization leadership on finance-related issues and will develop, coordinate, and implement finance policies and procedures across the organization.</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Define and manage organizational structure </li> <li>Manage the finance team and participate in recruiting new volunteers</li> <li>Attend monthly management meetings and hold weekly department meetings</li> <li>Ensure organization and all volunteers follow proper finance procedure as set forth by you and your team</li> </ul> <h2>Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or related field</li> <li>Professional experience, with specific experience in finance and accounting management (i.e., controller, assistant controller, finance/accounting manager)</li> <li> Management or team leader experience</li> <li> Skilled in managing a team of volunteers</li> <li> Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills</li> <li> Comfort working virtually and managing a remote team</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Additional Notes</p> <p>JerseySTEM utilizes Quickbooks, G-Suite (Gmail, Sheets…), JIRA and Slack </p> <p>Since most roles in the organization are virtual, it requires access to a personal computer and WiFi</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>5-7 hours/week, 12 months minimum commitment</li> <li>This is a Virtual Opportunity, with no fixed address. </li> </ul> <p><strong>This is a pro-bono volunteer position.</strong></p> <h2>Requirements</h2>Must be a New Jersey Resident.
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