Director Of Finance

Job Title: Director of Finance

Reports to: Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer

Work Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

PPC Mission Statement:

Improving quality of life for the people of Pittsburgh by restoring the park system to excellence in partnership with government and the community. Projects and programs are conducted with respect for the environment, historic design, and the needs of our diverse region.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Director of Finance is responsible for all financial matters and activities to ensure the fiscal health of the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy (PPC). This hands-on position directs the PPC’s finance operations, ranging from bookkeeping (or close supervision thereof) to designing and implementing strategic finance initiatives. The prime candidate will be expected to have strong technical accounting skills, oversee all financial aspects of business, including supporting IT, fleet, and benefits management; and drive the PPC’s financial strategy and planning.

The ideal candidate has technical financial expertise; handles ambiguity well; works well with and respects park users, colleagues, and vendors from a wide range of backgrounds; and loves parks.

Position Duties:

Performs under the general supervision of the Vice President & CAO and is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, financial reporting, and tax reporting

• Direct and fully manage the organization’s annual audit and 990 processes

• Direct and fully manage the organization’s annual budgeting process

• Oversee the Administrative Manager, external bookkeeping and accounting contractor, and other consultants or vendors as required

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for review, (including explanations for variance analysis)

• Track the organization’s financial performance by comparing budgets to actuals and routinely present on performance by department.

• Assist the grant management process by running reports and providing forecasts on an as-requested basis

• Maintain compliance with accounting standards, government regulations, and tax laws

• Prepare, evaluate, and oversee the fiscal components of the organization’s policies and procedures manual, manage payroll, vendor purchases, gift processing and entry, etc.

• Assist the Vice President & CAO with managing the organization’s benefits administration, including the retirement, medical, dental, vision, and other plans

• Take responsibility for the accuracy and health of QuickBooks Online and ensure reconciliation with Raiser’s Edge, the organization’s donor database system

• Administer the organization’s endowment funds and investment portfolio

• Provide leadership and direction for the Finance and Audit Committees of the Board of Directors

• Perform other duties including special projects as assigned by the President & CEO or Vice President & CAO.

Required Skills (position requirements at entry)

• Strong analytical skills and depth of knowledge in accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and MS Office; knowledge of Raiser’s Edge preferred
• Considerable experience with nonprofit budget preparation and administration
• Considerable knowledge of strategic financial planning and implementation
• Ability to design and implement financial processes
• Considerable knowledge and experience with financial reporting and auditing
• Strong understanding of fiscal policy and investment regulations
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter

Training and Experience (position requirements at entry)

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Finance, Business, or closely related field, or demonstrated equivalency
• At least 5 to 7 years of proven experience in a senior financial management role, preferably within a nonprofit organization, and experience with supervising staff

Other Requirements:

This is a hybrid position, requiring at least 20 hours of work per week from the PPC’s administrative office at The Highline (317 E. Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as incumbents are subject to local travel to and from work locations. 

Operating office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements. The ability to remain in a sitting or standing position for extended periods of time.

Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to perform the duties of this job.

Benefits:

The PPC offers the following benefits package to all full-time employees.

• Health, vision, and dental insurance

• Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability insurance offered at no-cost to employee

• Aflac supplemental insurance

• Twenty (20) paid vacation days and ten (10) paid company holidays, increasing to twenty-five (25) paid vacation days after three years of employment.

• 403(b) retirement savings program with 8% company match

• Paid parental leave

• Hybrid work model

• Professional development opportunities

• Discount on PPC merchandise

The PPC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.