We are seeking a DIRECTOR OF FINANCE to help us GROW! The ambition for the future of the organization is to be able to increase BGCFL’s positive impact in North Central Massachusetts by increasing the number of youth served. Since 2001, BGCFL has worked in youth development with young people ages 8-18, from many economic, social and family circumstances. In August 2008, the organization consolidated its separate Fitchburg and Leominster clubhouses to a single state-of-the art location on the Fitchburg-Leominster line and received its charter from the Boys & Girls Club of America that December. It is situated in a former private school on conservation land in a residential setting—a unique site for a Boys & Girls Club clubhouse. In addition to the 8 acres owned by the Club, the Doyle Conservation Center (operated by the Trustees of the Reservations) provides more than 160 additional acres on which to play and study. The facility itself is well equipped with numerous classrooms, meeting places, a full gymnasium, and a full Teen Center. BGCFL’s Gardner Clubhouse started in November of 2015 as a pilot program launched by the BGCFL. The Club takes place every day after school at the Elm Street School. The Club provides youth an extra opportunity to practice and reinforce the skills and concepts they learn in school. We offer daily access to a broad range of programs in five Core Program Areas: Health and Life Skills, The Arts, Education & Career Development, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, and Character & Leadership Development.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Director of Finance will extend the club’s leadership by managing all financial functions including accounting, payroll, financial operations, payroll, employee benefits, insurance coverage, legal requirements and grant fund tracking. The Director of Finance will ensure the club’s effectiveness, compliance and mission by:

• Establishing and implementing policies and procedures for all financial management functions, ensuring appropriate controls and compliance with generally accepted accounting practices
• Collaborating with the CEO and Board of Directors to develop an annual income and expense budget and reporting financial results and recommendations
• Leading organizational planning and development of operating and fund account budgets, and controlling expenditures against budget
• Identifying and evaluating opportunities for improved financial operations, recordkeeping and reporting, and working with external auditors to prepare and review audit schedules and findings
• Stewarding all Boys & Girls Club assets and investments, including property, equities and bonds
• Implementing and enhancing processes for compensation practices & rewarding key personnel
• Directing staff on critical Human Resources issues to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while preserving a positive, safe and ethical workplace
• Managing and administering employee benefits, personnel files and payroll
• Overseeing facilities management, capital budgets and improvements
• Teaming with the CEO, Board of Directors, and key stakeholders to create and realize strategic goals
• Providing aspirational leadership that upraises low-income and racially marginalized communities

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club leadership to exchange information, seek and give assistance, consultation and direction.

External: Maintain contact with Finance Chair, Board of Directors, Auditor, and key partners.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Applicants should possess a thorough knowledge of budget management and accounting practices for nonprofit organizations and be energetic, open-minded, emotionally intelligent, and systematic & outcome oriented.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience. A relevant master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of five years’ work experience managing accounting functions and providing HR oversight.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of accounting principles as they relate to fundraising
• Grant tracking and fundraising software experience
• Use/Familiarity with QuickBooks

 
DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as part of its commitment and responsibility to children and their families, all staff and volunteers must agree to a thorough screening process prior to acceptance into the organization and annually. Screening includes in person interview(s), reference check(s), Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) review, and Sexual Offender Record Information (SORI) review.

Compensation and benefits commensurate with education and experience.