Director, Finance

Chicago

Job Description Job Description Salary: Approx. High $90,000 - Low $100,000

Director, Finance

Start Date: Summer 2024

Salary Range: Approx. High $90,000 to Low $100,000

Location : Remote / Virtual / Work From Home**

** Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the following states within 30 days:  California, Illinois, Washington D.C., Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, New Jersey, Georgia

About Peer Health Exchange

Peer Health Exchange (PHE) is a national non-profit organization that creates education opportunities for peers to share the tools and resources young people need to make healthy decisions. Since 2003, we have trained more than 15,000 college students to deliver in-person health education to over 188,000 high school-aged young people in communities across the country. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we re-designed our in-person programming to be delivered virtually and partnered with high school students to understand their mental health needs. Following that collaboration, we launched our app  selfsea.org  for young people ages 13 – 18. In the past year, we’ve expanded from two in-person program models to five in-person and digital program offerings and we are continuing to grow! Our mission is critical, our team is diverse, and our work is vibrant. Check us out on TikTok (@peerhealthexchange)!

Learn more about our responsiveness and shift to digital in this article co-authored by our colleagues “Youths Know What They Need to Support Their Mental Health”!

About the role

As the Director, Finance you will create and maintain the appropriate infrastructure for efficient processes and for ensuring effective practices in finance and accounting.  You will report directly to the VP, Finance & Administration.

About the Finance & Administration team

The small but mighty Finance, Technology and Operations team, also known as FTO Team is in charge of three main functions: 1) finance and accounting (from budgeting and ensuring financial sustainability to processing accounts payable); 2) internal technology (monitoring systems and deploying hardware); 3) operations (supporting and managing our nationwide offices).

Here’s what you should know

This is a full-time, exempt salaried remote position based in any PHE registered states.

Looking for more information about our awesome benefits, culture and more? Visit our  Careers Page  and check us out on  Glassdoor !

Here’s what you will do as part of our team

Financial Management

Oversee and manage the day-to-day accounting and financial activities, including accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Supervise and manage the annual budgeting process, prepare both the initial and revised budgets, and monitor progress towards meeting budget goals through preparing actuals-to-budget report monthly.

Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws

Lead and coordinate the annual audit process with external auditors

Provide support to the VP, Finance & Administration in creating financial ad hoc reports to provide visibility about the financial health of the organization

Data Analysis, Systems Management & Staff Trainings

Oversee the research, selection and integration of accounting, budgeting and other systems with new platforms

Conduct a comprehensive review and analysis of financial data, prepare and present financial reports and budgets, including monthly financial statements and annual financial reports

Create and implement effective and relevant staff trainings in conjunction with other departments

Leadership and Management

Manage and mentor direct reports to a sustained high level of performance through coaching, mentorship, to ensure that they have the necessary tools and resources to perform their duties effectively

Create and implement effective and relevant staff onboarding and training in conjunction with other departments

Exemplify to PHE’s core values and advance PHE’s vision for health equity in all aspects of our work, internally and externally

Manage and train the Staff Accountant and Financial Analyst

What you’ll bring to the table:

Minimum qualifications:

Demonstrate a strong passion for PHE’s mission to build healthier communities with young people; strong alignment with PHE’s core values of Health Equity, Commitment, Communication, Agency

Centers youth inclusion, community partnership, and equity work visibly, broadly, in action in part through deep listening and hearing with a lens of inclusion.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

7 years of relevant accounting and finance experience

Strong understanding of accounting for non-profit organizations in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Strong knowledge of Excel

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

3 years of managerial experience

Demonstrated experience with final responsibility for the quality and content of financial data, reporting and/or audit coordination

Action-oriented and a demonstrated ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments/Teams

Ability to manage and mentor a team of financial professionals effectively

Demonstrated ability to lead a group with of individuals with divergent goals and purpose

Your turn! We’d like to learn about you.

Please submit your resume and cover letter telling us why you are interested in our team and this role!

At Peer Health Exchange, we celebrate difference and are committed to providing equitable opportunities, addressing the effects of power and privilege. PHE is proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, physical disability, veteran status or length of time spent unemployed. We want to empower people to change lives!

Note: Peer Health Exchange reserves the right to add additional duties, as needed. All Peer Health Exchange employees are encouraged to be flexible and responsive to changes in scope of duties.

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