Chief Finance and Administration Officer

The ideal candidate for this position is: 

• A finance professional who has overseen and managed the financial and administrative operations of an $8 million+ organization, who thinks strategically but pays attention to details and is comfortable both planning and “doing”.
• A team player, comfortable at the strategic level, interested in solving problems and constant learning, unafraid of getting their hands dirty in the day-to-day operational challenges of their team.
• A jack/jill of all trades, who is comfortable wearing multiple hats – a finance leader interested in and knowledgeable about facilities management, HIPAA and information technology, willing to physically support direct reports and travel between buildings.
• An excellent manager who has led diverse teams, effectively delegates, can manage plans and projects from beginning to end, and is skilled at managing a range of personalities.
• A warm, authentic and curious organizational leader with excellent interpersonal skills, who leads with “yes”, who is proactive and forward thinking, bringing emotional intelligence and a strategic and visionary lens to their work.
• A master communicator who models excellent communication skills and customer service within their department and in relationships throughout the agency.
• Someone with high cultural competency, with a passion for diversity in the workplace, experience and commitment to creating and maintaining an equitable and inclusive environment for staff and volunteers.
• A collaborative, inclusive peer who will work as a partner with members of the Leadership team, helping to achieve the best organizational outcomes, genuinely interested in relationship building.
• A culture influencer who understands that Open Arms’ unique, relational culture is the key to our success and growth.
• Someone who excels in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment with extremely diverse and distinct organizational departments.
• A community leader with a passion for volunteer-driven, community-building organizations, and a commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Open Arms. 

Requirements:

• 8+ years demonstrated experience in a financial leadership role, non-profit experience strongly preferred.
• 4+ years’ experience managing organizational administration such as IT, facilities, compliance, and office management.
• 3+ years of senior leadership, with demonstrated success working with the senior leader of a division or the CEO/ED of a business or organization, with experience translating a strategic vision into a successful operating model and financial plan.  
• 3+ years’ experience supervising staff in a positive environment, with demonstratable strong supervisory and management skills.
• Ability to work at both a high, strategic level and as a “do-er”, in an all-hands-on deck environment.
• Experience in and knowledge of nonprofit accounting strongly preferred, with an emphasis on the complexities of a variety of funding streams.
• Experience with the financial management of projects with multiple funders and varied reporting requirements.
• Experience with data security, HIPAA strongly preferred.
• Experience with financial audits, IRS (Internal Revenue Service) reporting requirements, and general non-profit recordkeeping.
• Preparation of financial statements and compliance monitoring. 
• Experience in information technology hardware, software, and management systems.
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating favorable terms with vendors and others. 
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude in stressful situations and during busy periods.
• Ability to create and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Ability to be flexible, nimble and embrace change.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Personal qualities of integrity and credibility.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to provide friendly, excellent collaborative customer service to internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.
• Active driver’s license and unrestricted for work-related driving.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Flexibility to work on two different worksites and off-site events.
• Ability to think strategically, creatively, and proactively.
• Sensitivity and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion with the ability to work respectfully with a wide array of co-workers and members of the community. 
• A passion for the mission and values, and unique culture of Open Arms.

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Compensation Range: $115,000- $130,000 annually                    
Location: Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN
Hours: Full Time

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If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to join the amazing Open Arms team, please send resume and cover letter detailing pertinent experience to:

Open Arms of Minnesota Human Resources
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 612.872.0866
Mail: 2500 Bloomington Avenue S, Minneapolis MN 55404