The Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS), the designated anti-poverty agency for the City of Somerville, MA, is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration. This position is responsible for managing financial, administrative, human resources and other operational systems and practices and is a key member of the senior management team. Reports to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all financial activity including creating and managing an annual budget of $5M,
• Represent CAAS to relevant external stakeholders
• Coordinate CAAS annual audit and preparation of the A-133 audit reports with an independent auditor,
• Monitor grants and contracts including preparation of financial reports as required by funding sources in accordance with grant contracts,
• Formulate and deliver additional standard financial reports useful for the financial management of the agency,
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements,
• Supervise CAAS staff responsible for financial activities and accounting functions,
• Supervise human resource practices and ensure they are conducted in a professional manner,
• Maintain financial management policies, procedures, and controls,
• Train and supervise, staff on fiscal procedures, budget management and use of accounts and software, as needed,
• Work with other directors to develop and track departmental budgets
• Participate in union negotiations, and
• Oversee and negotiate contracts with outside vendors, including healthcare contracts
• Staff Finance Committee of the Board

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.A. degree, relevant advanced degree preferred and 5+ years of financial management experience in non-profit organizations
• Thorough knowledge of budgeting and accounting practices and procedures of non-profit organizations
• Understanding of fund accounting, financial analysis principles and techniques, automated accounting systems, internal controls, payroll and benefit reporting
• Strong written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with a wide range of people and the ability to communicate technical budget and financial information to the board and staff
• Knowledge of federal and state financial reporting for non-profit organizations
• Familiar with employee labor laws and the Fair Labor Standards Act
• Ability to speak another language preferred.

Excellent benefits package including health, dental, life, ltd, std and 403-b contributions

Salary commensurate with experience.

Send cover letter and resume to:

Finance Search Committee

Community Action Agency of Somerville

66-70 Union Square, #104

Somerville, MA  02143

Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

CAAS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. For more information about the agency, please see the website, www.caasomerville.org.