Employment Opportunities

United Way of Santa Fe County (UWSFC) is a wonderful place to work! We offer an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of families in Santa Fe County. We are currently seeking candidates for the following position(s):

Finance Director

Full-Time, Exempt

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Finance Director is responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of organization operations. The Finance Director provides leadership and coordination in the administrative, business planning, accounting, budgeting and human resources efforts on an organization-wide basis. The Finance Director shall demonstrate rapid response and support to the CEO, board and management team in a fast-paced environment in which strategic plan revisions and rapid changes occur regularly. The Finance Director ensures accountability and proper internal control through implementation and supervision of UWSFC Employee Handbook, agency fiscal and investment policies, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and funder-specific grant guidelines at all times . This position requires excellent leadership and strategic thinking skills, extensive non-profit accounting and audit-preparation experience, effective oral and written communication, ability to collaborate with staff members at all levels of the organization, adherence to deadlines, ability to anticipate and manage operational needs, and multi-tasking. The Finance Director makes it a top priority to reflect and lead UWSFC’s culture of innovation and support of program initiatives. Reliability and accuracy are essential. Local travel is required for meetings, errands or events.

Summary of Qualifications*:

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred, specifically in business/management/accounting/human resources or closely related coursework

Five years of directly-related accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit environment

Two years of experience having full responsibility for audit preparation and compliance

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of finance, accounting, and budgeting principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, to include:

Knowledge of nonprofit accounting, including sophisticated fund and grant accounting, compliance, and reporting

Knowledge of procurement and contract management

Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems

Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections

Knowledge of general office software, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks, and ability to use and manipulate databases; excellent Excel skills

Excellent organization skills, efficiency and accuracy with details

Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Ability to function effectively as a team member and work independently

Ability to work well in culturally diverse setting and knowledge of local population served

Ability to pass a mandatory background clearance required of all childcare workers in the State of New Mexico

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit for prolonged periods, and use computer equipment and cell phones. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift 40 pounds. Occasional local travel is required for meetings, events and errands.

*Applicants are encouraged to address these qualifications in the cover letter.

Compensation: Competitive, depending on education and experience. Excellent benefit package. EEO.

All candidates are required to participate in pre-employment screening, background investigation and verification of education credentials. Please submit: 1) Cover letter, 2) Resume, and 3) Three Professional References (at least two of which are direct supervisors) to erint@uwsfc.org

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