Senior Director of Finance

Job Description

Position is in located in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area.

Salary: $115,000 - $125,000

To apply: send cover letter and resume to afilson@svdpusa.org

About the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul:
To put it simply, the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul serves those who serve the poor. Our volunteer members, known as Vincentians, serve those who are needy and suffering. We believe everyone deserves a fair chance at a bright future, regardless of income or life circumstances. St. Vincent de Paul said, "I will always welcome joyfully any opportunity that comes my way to be of service to you."

What You'll Do:
Assist the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Team to ensure financial operations reflect the Vision, Mission, Values, and strategic plans of the Society in the United States are implemented professionally, on time and within budget.

Duties performed are relative to the accounting functions of National Council of SVdP and its subsidiaries, Disaster Services Corporation-SVDPUSA, SVDP National Foundation and SVDP National Stores:

• Perform monthly account analysis and prepare reconciliations and related schedules.
• Collaborate with other teams in overlapping financial reporting functions.
• Support the evaluation of insurance coverages, investment holdings, and cash management requirements.
• Assist CFO in the preparation of annual budgets, preparation of monthly financial statements, activity reports, and quarterly reforecasting.
• Responsible, in conjunction with CFO, to monitor and facilitate adherence to procedures necessary to comply with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain financial and tax records in compliance with established retention policy.
• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and in compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws including 501(c)3 issues and rules for financial and tax reporting.
• Manage data exchange between the National Council and auditors for performance of consolidated annual audits and preparation of forms 990 and 5500.
• Continually grow in knowledge of developments and trends in finance and administration, including digital solutions.

What You Need:
• Accounting and Finance team experience.
• People skills with ability to deal responsively with internal and external customers.
• Problem solving and ability to work independently.
• Collaborate with others to successfully implement solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting, CPA license a plus.
• Knowledge of not-for-profit organization operations.
• Firsthand experience and familiarity with banking, investment, and accounting procedures.
• Proficient in the use and application of QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, Excel Pivot Tables and/or Power BI.

What You'll Love:
Our mission: "a network of friends inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need."

Benefits:
• $115,000 - $125,000 annual salary
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Thrift Plan
• Paid Vacation, PTO, and Holidays

The National Council of the United States, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

About the Employer

A network of friends, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need."

The St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul.