Director of Finance and Administration

Position Summary

Every Texan seeks a Director of Finance and Administration to maintain and oversee organizational financial operations, accounting functions, and administrative functions. The successful candidate is a highly skilled accounting professional with an eye to continuously develop and improve our financial systems and processes. This person is a leader who excels in a collaborative environment and shares our commitment to creating the best Texas for hard-working people and their families.

The Director of Finance and Administration reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is a member of Every Texan’s senior leadership team. This position also works closely with the Finance and Audit Committees of the Board of Directors, the Community Philanthropy Team, and other Executives and Directors. The Director of Finance and Administration supervises and works closely with the Manager of Administration and Manager of Finance.

Roles and Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Provide overall financial oversight and monitoring, including the development and implementation of sound fiscal management practices and internal controls.
• Advise the CEO on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, and internal policy matters.
• Support organizational leaders with information and analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Oversee and lead the annual budgeting process in conjunction with the CEO; monitor progress and keep the senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
• Manage and oversee accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and expense allocations.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit and 990 processes, liaise with external auditors and the finance and audit committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary.
• Ensure adherence to financial laws and guidelines.
• Work cross-departmentally to ensure effective integration and reconciliation of financial information.
• Set targets for and supervise the Manager of Finance.

Administration

• With support from the Manager of Administration, manage and oversee Every Texan’s human resources administrative functions, including benefits, on-boarding and off-boarding, and compliance.
• With support from the Manager of Administration, oversee Every Texan’s outsourced IT service provider to meet the organization’s ongoing technology and security needs.
• Oversee other administrative functions to ensure efficient and consistent operations.
• Set targets for and supervise the Manager of Administration.
• Other duties as assigned by the CEO.