Director of Finance

5 days ago

Oakland, California, United States AMS Full time
Come join Lotus Bloom as our first Director of Finance & Administration at our main office in the San Antonio neighborhood in East Oakland We are looking for someone who possesses a wealth of nonprofit finance and administration experience that is also passionate about early childhood education. Lotus Bloom's mission is to provide a safe, welcoming and inclusive space to traditionally underserved populations to come together as a community to provide children with a rich learning foundation.

What You'll Do

The Director of Finance & Administration is responsible for Lotus Bloom's financial operations, as well as other administrative functions including human resources, operations, facilities, and information technology. The Director of Finance & Administration will be a strategic thought-partner reporting to the Executive Director and will supervise one direct report, the Finance & Operations Administrator. In addition, this position acts as the human resources department and manages personnel matters. A successful candidate would take over the finance work that is currently held by a contracted part-time Accountant/Bookkeeper.

What Experience You Will Bring
  • Minimum of 7 years of overall professional work experience with at least five (5) years at the associate director or director level with a track record of successful performance leading a department of at least three (3) direct reports.
  • At least five (5) years demonstrated successful experience in nonprofit accounting with at least three (3) years at management-level working with nonprofit boards.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience in the practical application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial controls and nonprofit financial/tax reporting.
  • At least three (3) years of advanced nonprofit accounting experience and skill using accounting software and tools such as QuickBooks, MS Excel, ADP, Bill.com, or similar software.
  • Familiarity and/or experience with computer systems including Mac OS, MS Office Suite, Google Workspace and/or willingness to learn.
  • Previous experience managing human resources function
  • Familiarity and/or experience with ADP HR/payroll software or similar systems.
  • At least three (3) years' relevant experience managing/supervising direct reports.
  • At least two (2) years' experience in benefits administration and financial implementation of applicable federal/state/local employment law.
  • Strong oversight and project management experience with finance, administrative, human resources, and facility staff and contract vendors.
  • The ability to adhere strictly to policies and procedures for handling confidential documentation and information.
  • A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills to support and enable sound decision making.
  • Ability to think critically and creatively.
  • Ability to deliver presentations regularly and effectively to the Board and external stakeholders.
  • Willingness to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment and having the ability to work unsupervised to complete the job.
  • Possess current California drivers' license with an insurable driving record and access to vehicle to perform responsibilities of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
  • Experience managing budgets of at least $2 million.
  • Experience with engaging donors and participating in fundraising events.
  • Experience with facility maintenance, capital improvements and emergency business operations planning.
Personal Attributes
  • People centric. Able to interact effectively, politely, and productively with all types of people from all types of backgrounds and experience and in all types of situations. Comfortable working with non-English speaking and culturally diverse stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated, self-directed, reliable, and dependable.
  • A people-centered mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to collaborate well with others on a team.
  • Creativity to leverage limited resources, a willingness to try new ideas, and an innovative spirit.
  • Personal alignment with Lotus Bloom's mission. Ability to demonstrate the Mission and Values of Lotus Bloom and Social Responsibility, act as an ambassador for the organization.
  • Friendly, reliable, and flexible demeanor.
Physical Requirements

This position performs its duties in an open office environment. You must be able to perform the following duties with or without accommodation:
  • Stand, sit, kneel, walk, bend, and perform repetitive motions for the duration of an eight (8) hour shift.
  • Ability to traverse at least two (2) flights of stairs
  • Ability to operate a computer to create and update documents frequently.
  • Communicate in a clear speaking voice in person, over the phone and during video conferences.
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination series.
  • Able to regularly travel to each of our three sites located throughout downtown, San Antonio and east Oakland.
Compensation & Benefits

This is a regular full-time, exempt position scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. The rate of pay for this position is $103,081 - $114,534 annualized, depending upon experience. Lotus Bloom offers the following benefits for its full-time team:
  • Choice of Kaiser HMO or Aetna POS medical plan and Delta Dental PPO dental plan with 100% coverage for employees and 50% for dependents. VSP Vision is optional add-on coverage.
  • Paid leaves of absence include 13 paid holidays and up to 80 hours of vacation accrual in your 1st year. Paid sick leave is front loaded annually depending on the date of hire.
  • Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance benefits.
  • Ability to participate in ADP 401(k) plan.
  • Access to LifeCare Employee Assistance and Employee Discount programs.
How to Join The Lotus Bloom Team

We encourage all who are interested to apply regardless of whether they meet all the skill requirements listed here. We are committed to opening access to all people who wish to learn and grow in a creative environment.

Apply for this position by submitting your cover letter and resume here. Your cover letter should include why you would be a good fit, what you'd bring to Lotus Bloom and what appeals to you about this position. Due to the size of our team and the physical nature of our work, we are unable to respond to phone calls.

About Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center

Lotus Bloom is a family resource center where children aged 0-5 and their parents/caregivers learn, play, gain confidence, and find connections to other parents, health resources, and education resources. Many of our staff are former caregivers who participated in Lotus Bloom playgroups previously. Our diverse and dedicated staff members are thus able to connect with families using both their educational knowledge, on the job learning, and lived experiences.

Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), incarceration history, genetic information, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

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