Director of Finance

At BSR, we work with companies globally to create a more socially responsible world.

Our mission is to promote more responsible business practices by helping companies achieve commercial success in ways that honor high ethical standards and respect people, communities and the environment.

Thanks to our highly talented employees, we believe we are having a significant impact. Our member companies operate in every part of the world. Together, they employ more than seven million people and have combined annual revenues of almost $2 trillion. BSR also has an organizational commitment to model the leadership practices in its own culture that it promotes with companies around the world.

Duties:
Reporting directly to the CEO, this position is responsible for the overall financial management, planning, systems and controls for BSR, a non-profit business association with an annual budget of nearly $8 million.

The Director coordinates the development and execution of the organizations annual budget and financial policies and manages the accounting staff.

ACCOUNTING

• Develop and review accounting system design and structured transactions.
• Prepare monthly narrative for senior management and board of directors after financial statement review.
• Evaluate check requests for compliance to budget and policies and sign checks for weekly check runs.
• Serve as the primary liaison with auditors.
• Review of annual tax filings for BSR and coordinate with external parties of BSR certification and tax exempt status.
• Design and provide regular managerial accounting reports to grants and project managers, as well as to member services and conference unit leaders.
• Work with Controller on ensuring timely and accurate monthly closings.

PLANNING AND BUDGET

• Direct annual budgeting process and prepare annual budget.
• Support Vice Presidents and Directors in analyzing and managing their budgets.
• Develop and implement forecasting tools and reports.
• Conduct monthly assessment and forecast of organizations financial performance against budget and financial goals.
• Monitor unbilled and aged receivables.

Manage cash flow needs with respect to unrestricted and restricted net assets.

GENERAL FINANCE

• Direct, design and oversee implementation of financial related systems, in collaboration with IT Director.
• Provide ongoing financial management support and training to staff.
• Manage treasury investments.
• Manage cash flow needs with respect to unrestricted and restricted net assets.

• Review major vendor proposals and significant consulting contracts.
• Analyze and manage organizations insurance requirements.
• Review fee-for-service contracts for taxability.
• Oversee building lease and management issues and leasehold improvement projects.
• Serve as primary liaison to legal counsel in addressing legal issues e.g. copyright, antitrust, governing instruments, partnerships, licensing etc.
• Direct annual filing of state regulatory compliance and business reports.

GRANTS and CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATION

• Review grant proposals and government contracts and approve grant budgets
• Support negotiation of and manage major sub-contracts for work related to consulting, grant and contracts, membership benefits and any other BSR products and services.
• Coordinate and prepare grant financial reports with grant managers.
• Monitor and regulate funder requirements and stay up to date with regulatory standards.
• Direct the preparation of monthly and annual government grant reports including ACH draws, SF 272, minority vendor reports.

POLICY & PROCEDURES

• Recommend, review and maintain policies, systems and procedures that have impact accounting controls and financial management.
• Direct the communication and training of accounting staff and general staff on these policies, systems and procedures as necessary.

GENERAL MANAGEMENT

• As a unit Director, participate in BSR planning and development activities as required

As a unit director manage the accounting staff to help them accomplish BSRs, the Finance units and their own individual goals

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of business/finance experience, have at least 5 years experience in a non-profit environment and extensive experience in consulting and project management.
• MBA with an emphasis on Finance or Accounting or CPA/CFA certification highly desirable.
• Must have knowledge of 501(c)(3) and government funded accounting and tax requirements; experience with international accounting requirements desirable.
• Must have proficient and active knowledge of MSOffice for presentation to BOD and Staff meetings.
• Must have some hand-on experience on a mid-sized Accounting software (ie Solomon, Great Plains, and other multi-user systems).
• Significant prior management, budget and planning experience.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• A meticulous attention to detail and strong commitment to customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in collaborative settings.

High ethical standards with a strong commitment to promoting a diverse, rewarding and highly effective work place culture.

Terms:
BSR offers a competitive benefits package, including, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k savings plan, a paid time off bank, flexible hours, paid time off for volunteer activities and a casual atmosphere.

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with skill, knowledge and experience level and the constraints of a non-profit business organization.

All BSR employees are also eligible for an annual salary adjustment and a modest annual bonus based on individual and team performance and the organizations overall financial results.

Application Instructions:
Please electronically mail your cover letter and resume to:
111 Sutter Street, 12th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
Please let us know how you heard about the position.E-mail response only please.