Director of Finance and Administration

Job Title: Director of Finance and Administration

Working America, the community affiliate of the AFL-CIO, is the fastest growing organization for working people in the country. With more than 3 million members recruited since 2003, Working America recruits and mobilizes people who do not have a union on the job in support of working families’ issues.

Working America is a 501(c)(5) labor organization with a related 501(c)(3) public charity, the Working America Education Fund. We are seeking a Director of Finance and Administration who will be responsible for developing systems and infrastructure to maintain and improve the administrative, financial and business functions of Working America and the Working America Education Fund.

Reports to: Executive Director

Duties:

• Oversee the day to day financial and administrative operations of the national headquarters and all field offices;
• Oversee organization wide budget, investments, income, purchasing, finance and financial controls, records and business functions, financial policies, and operational audits;
• Direct accounting team;
• Oversee compliance of all personnel and benefit related provisions of Working America’s collective bargaining agreements. Ensure consistency with personnel policies and procedures;
• Oversee all human resources programs and related administration, including ensuring the correct administration of payroll, staff holidays and leave, 401k and health benefits;
• Monitor organizational expenditures for fraud, waste, negligence and cost savings.
• Working with the General Counsel, ensure all legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions;
• Provide periodic financial reports, including budgets and annual financial statements;
• Coordinate and oversee financial audits and proper filing of tax returns;
• Supervise the effective expenditure of budgetary funds, monitor budgetary expenditures, and report any perceived budgetary problems;
• Oversee the negotiation of all contracts with vendors and procurement of all major assets;
• Manage the identification and measurement of financial and operational risk. Maintain and develop risk mitigation plans;
• Oversee all aspects of organizational insurance;
• Oversee the management of all leases, equipment purchases and asset inventory;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Significant experience with progressive level of responsibility and familiarity working in a tax-exempt organization or labor organization required;
• Experience with the financial management and compliance requirements for a 501(c)(4) with a related 501(c)(3) strongly preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex analysis of financial data; ability to forecast and assess financial impact of proposed projects; proactive leadership to identify and recommend solutions;
• Strong focus on details and time management;
• Skills in negotiating cost-effective contracts for goods and services;
• Ability to translate complex organizational data into clear and simple messages for a wide range of audiences;
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently;
• Experience with Quickbooks Enterprise Edition and other financial software a plus;
• Proficiency in Excel required.

Location:

Washington, DC

Position Type:

Full-time/ Regular

Competitive salary includes medical insurance and 401(k) with employer contribution. Working America is an equal opportunity employer. To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to work4@workingamerica.org.