Full-Time Director of Finance

Director of Finance will be a strategic thought-partner and report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The successful candidate will be a hands-on, participative manager and lead the development of the internal finance team to support finance, business planning and budgeting, and support human resources functions.

The Director of Finance will play a critical role in partnering with the executive leadership team in strategic decision making and operations for both the American College of Genetics & Genomics and the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine as we continue to enhance quality programming and build capacity. This is a tremendous opportunity for a finance and accounting leader to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of well-respected, high-impact organizations.

Accounting & Finance Functions (50%)

• Manages and oversees the accounting and finance function for both ACMG and ACMGF.
• Monitors the finances of the organization on a daily basis and prepares financial statements on a regular basis for both ACMG and ACMGF Board of Directors.
• Supervises and works with staff accountants.
• Monitors procurement, ensuring appropriate procedures are followed and documentation is maintained.
• Approves journal entries, invoices, payroll reports, payroll allocations, and timesheets.
• Manages the annual audit process for the College and the Foundation and supports the preparation of the 990s for each organization.
• Monitors investments and cashflows of the College and Foundation. Works with the investment advisor on management of ACMG and ACMGF funds.

Financial Reconciliation & Payroll (20%)

• Oversees daily banking requirements.
• Responds to inquiries from the staff regarding financial results, special reporting requests, etc.
• Develops and implements new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
• Performs month-end close on a monthly basis and ensures all the bank statements are reconciled.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements.
• Process payroll twice a month and ensure tax compliance with the federal and state government.
• Updates annual and ad hoc compensation changes and payroll deductions.

Support Other Departments (20%)

• Reviews expense reports submitted for reimbursement by staff or meeting attendees.
• Collaborates with the other department directors to support program activities.
• Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.
• Provide training to new and existing staff accountant as needed regarding accounting policies.

Administration, Reporting & Analysis (10%)

• Partners with the CEO to prepare Foundation grant and contract applications including budget creation, data collection, and funds disbursement.
• Staff Liaison to ACMG/ACMGF Treasurers, and the ACMG Finance, ACMGF Finance, and ACMG/ACMGF Joint Audit Committees.
• Staff liaison with outside consultants (auditors, indirect accountants, 990s preparers, and investment advisor).
• Maintains active participation in financial industry curriculum, events and meetings to stay current on industry practices and provide resources to organization.
• Works with accounting staff closely following the accounting policies and procedures manual on procurement, collection of receipts and disbursements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required
• CPA is preferred
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in nonprofit finance
• Experience with government contracts and OMB compliance is preferred
• Advanced knowledge of accounting, including; solid experience in tracking budgets to actual, understanding of accrual basis accounting and audits (particularly A-133)
• Strong project management skills including the ability to organize and prioritize and handle multiple tasks to meet multiple competing deadlines and the ability to delegate projects to the team
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain productive and professional working relationships with staff and members
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks Online (or other accounting software) is required
• Proficiency with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), including Paylocity is preferred
• Working knowledge of government software programs (such as grants.gov; SAM.gov, sba.gov, hrsa.gov; etc.) is preferred
• Enthusiasm for ACMG Foundation’s mission to “translate genes into health”
• Proven and skilled individual with the ability to effectively and efficiently solve problems and create new customer and team opportunities
• Possess a professional presence and strong work ethic and commitment to customer service
• Ability to maintain productive and professional working relationships with team members, College/Foundation leadership, planning committees, members, meeting attendees, exhibitors and sponsors

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