Safe Passage is currently seeking a Finance Director. This position is responsible for all finance and accounting-related activities of Safe Passage, Inc., a nonprofit organization serving victims of domestic and sexual violence in DeKalb, Illinois. The Finance Director serves as a financial advisor for the organization and provides accounting, financial management and analysis, grant reporting, budget preparation and control, payroll, and risk management.

This position routinely handles highly sensitive and/or confidential information and will represent Safe Passage in a variety of capacities. Must demonstrate good independent judgment, an ability to be approachable and professional, solid problem-solving skills, an ability to handle multiple tasks, an ability to be self-motivated and well organized, and maintain strict confidentiality.

**Essential Functions**
- Process accounts payable invoices and payments.
- Process accounts receivable invoices and deposits.
- Calculate and enter grant revenue and receivables.
- Process payroll, calculate benefits, remit payroll taxes, and complete all payroll tax reporting.
- Prepare and enter all other financial transactions (i.e. journal entries).
- Prepare agency financial statements and finance report present to the Executive Director and the Finance Committee.
- Prepare all monthly, quarterly, and annual fiscal grant reports for the funders.
- Facilitate completion of the annual audit with an outside audit firm; prepare all necessary schedules and documents.
- Develop annual agency budget.
- Develop and maintain effective internal controls.
- Update and revise agency fiscal manual.
- Review and update agency inventory and depreciation schedules; oversee annual physical inventory.
- Manage agency cash flow.
- Participate as a member of the leadership team.
- Participate in staff meetings and supervision.
- Participate in trainings and webinars to further professional development.

**Required Education and Experience**
- Master’s degree in finance, accounting, or business field from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

**Preferred Education and Experience**
- Prior supervisory and management experience.
- Certified Public Accountant or equivalent coursework.
- Experience with accounting software, QuickBooks preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
- Grant management experience within a nonprofit.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Safe Passage offers a generous benefits package with mínimal cost to the employee. Safe Passage recognizes the work we do is hard, and self-care is extremely important, which is reflected in the amount of PTO employees earn throughout the year. Join our team of anti-violence professionals.

Pay: $61,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance

Experience level:

- 5 years

Physical setting:

- Office

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person