Are you compassionate about animals and have a desire to speak for those who cannot? For more than 110 years, the Dumb Friends League has been working to end pet homelessness and animal suffering by providing a strong and steadfast voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. As the largest community-based animal welfare organization in the region, we care for more than 46,000 homeless pets and horses each year at our facilities and are a national model in animal welfare. If you work well with people too, join our team and help us provide that voice.

Purpose of Position: Provide strategic and tactical leadership for the League’s financial and administrative functions. Areas of responsibility include accounting and finance, information systems, facilities, legal, compliance, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee accounting and financial policies and procedures to meet current and future needs.
• Direct and monitor the financial position of the League ensuring sound fiscal controls and financial integrity of the League’s resources, including appropriate use of debt.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with local, state, and financial reporting.
• Direct and coordinate budget functions and related activities.
• Provide on-going financial planning analysis tools and reporting systems to support the development of strategic initiatives and business plans.
• Serve as management representative on the Audit and Finance & Administration committees and attend Board of Director meetings.
• Accountable for the League’s voice and data operations and support systems. Responsible for implementing and maintaining the League’s information systems strategy.
• Oversee maintenance of the League’s facilities, security, and facility capital projects.
• Coordinates legal review and support, working with outside counsel when needed, to manage the League’s response to potential and actual litigation, regulatory issues, and donor estate gifts. Assists in the administration and submittal of estate gift documentation.
• Ensure legal filings for federal, state, local, and agency documents are completed and filed in a timely manner.
• Ensure the accounting system conforms to required GAAP and audit principles which relate to non-profit organizations.
• Implement and monitor the investment strategy and performance of the League and ensure assets are invested in accordance with established asset investment policies.
• Conduct performance analysis on outside vendors to ensure the needs and goals of the League are met.
• Responsible for reviewing all legal agreements, contracts, bids, and proposals. Leads and conducts requests for proposals as needed.
• Review workforce plans and programs to align with the League’s strategic plans and goals.
• Assess the needs and risk exposure of the League and provide cost effective and competitive insurance solutions. Establishes and monitors staff safety and regulatory compliance.
• Represent the League at special events, community meetings, conferences, etc. to promote and further the League’s mission Participate in donor events, and tours. and tours.
• As a member of the League’s executive team, participate in and lead efforts to develop strategic initiatives and broad organizational objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate departmental/area processes and procedures to maximize efficient uses of resources.
• Manage and develop an effective staff providing effective communication, leadership, guidance, and resources. Determine staff qualifications and competency: recruits, interviews, selects, hires, trains, orients, mentors, evaluates, coaches, counsels, disciplines, and rewards.
• Work in collaboration with the Development and Communications teams to support fundraising efforts and campaigns, such as providing impact stories and reports resulting in financial support.

People Care

People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the public and League business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional, and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.

Competencies

Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources.

Organizational Key Competencies

• Integrity and Ethics
• Adapting to Change and Ambiguity
• Customer and Community Focus
• Emotional Intelligence
• Excellence

Leadership Key Competencies

• Leading through Vision and Purpose
• Strategic Agility
• Developing Direct Reports
• Building and Leading Effective Teams

Position Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Community Partnerships
• Conflict Management
• Financial Acumen
• Contract review
• Fiscal Responsibility
• Facility and capital project coordination
• Innovation
• People Development
• Project Management
• Strategic Thinking

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

• Director, Finance and Accounting
• Information Technology (IT) department
• Director, Facilities

Travel

This position requires travel to different work sites

Compensation: $160,000.00-$180,000.00 (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity)

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

Performs work primarily in an office setting. Potentially prolonged periods of sitting and repetitive motion. May work in an area with high noise level. Potentially subject to animal bites and scratches. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Occasional lifting with reasonable accommodation.

Requirements
Position Qualifications 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational, planning, and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Work Experience: Seven years of senior level financial management experience. Experience managing information systems and related technology and facilities.

Desired

• Master’s degree in business administration
• Certifications such as CPA, CMA, CFM
• Experience in a non-profit environment