Specific responsibilities will include:

Accounting and Administration

• Oversee the finance department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and function.
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.
• Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting for federal and state funders, foundations, and grantors.
• Preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Assist CFO with audits and proper filing of tax returns.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.
• Work closely with the lending team to ensure proper accounting and reconciling accounts between accounting software and lending software.
• Monthly budget to actual reports for all grants and contracts.
• HUD Network quarterly reporting for Oweesta and our HUD Network groups.
• Financial grant management including the preparation of grant budgets.
• Expenditure coding for all expenditures as to proper account, class, and departement.
• Assist CFO with organizational budget and management of that budget.
• Provide technical assistance in Financial Management to Oweesta’s clients.
• Assist CFO as needed with additional duties.

Desired Qualifications:

• A minimum of a BS in accounting; a CPA and/or MBA would be a plus.
• Significant experience in or knowledge of nonprofit accounting, including sophisticated fund and grant accounting, compliance, and reporting.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the Office of Management and Budget Circular A133 audit.
• Experience working with information technology staff to manage finance and accounting software packages.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Florence Ludka, Chief Finance Officer of Oweesta, at Florence@oweesta.org.