Director of Finance

Job Description

Job Description

JOB POSTING – Director of Finance

The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1986. CHIRLA is a California leader with national impact made of diverse immigrant families and individuals who act as agents of social change to achieve a world with freedom of mobility, full human rights, and true participatory democracy. CHIRLA organizes and serves individuals, institutions and coalitions to build power, transform public opinions, and change policies to achieve full human, civil and labor rights. Guided by power, love and vision of our community, CHIRLA embraces and drives progressive social change.

POSITION DESCRIPTION :

The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee all aspects of CHIRLA’s accounting functions. The Director will be responsible for planning, budgeting, directing ledger accounts, financial statements, and cost control systems. The ideal candidate will manage the financial compliance of both 501 c3 and 501 c4 organizations transactions. This position requires a bachelor’s degree with a CPA accreditation with at least five years of experience in the non-profit sector. The Director of Finance must understand financial programs to obtain information related to grant compliance and reporting.

The Director of Finance reports directly to the Managing Director and has a hands-on role in this position. This position is part of management and collaborates closely with the management. team. The Director of Finance is responsible for directing, coordinating, maintaining and controlling an accounting system that accurately reflects the financial position of the organization. This role oversees financial operations, ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and provides strategic financial guidance. The Director of Finance is a key member of the senior management team, contributing to the development and implementation of organizational goals and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Strategic Leadership and Financial Planning :

• Assists in developing and implementing effective accounting strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with senior management to establish financial objectives and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
• Supervise financial control systems, including general ledger, budgeting, and cost allocation.

Financial Reporting and Compliance :

Budgeting and Fund Management :

Department Oversight and Staff Management :

Program Development and Oversight :

Relationship Management :

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS :

REQUIRED :

PREFERRED :

DESIRED TRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS :

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Job Title : Director of Finance

Salary & Benefits : $124,387 to $134,537

CHIRLA also offers an excellent benefits package, which includes annual paid vacation; additional paid holiday leave in December; employer contribution to retirement account; health, dental, vision and life insurance plans.

FLSA Classification : Exempt / Salary, full-time, regular

Classification : CHIRLA recognizes a staff bargaining unit affiliated with AFSCME Local 4501.

This position is part of management and is not covered under the terms of the collective

bargaining agreement.

REPORTS TO : Managing Director

CLOSING DATE OF THIS POSITION : Position will remain open until filled

LOCATION : Main Headquarters, Los Angeles, CA

CHIRLA is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and administers all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, appointment, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, training and educational opportunities without regard to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information as defined by the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 or older), sexual orientation, HIV / AIDS status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related disability, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. All such discrimination is unlawful. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.

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