Reporting to Array’s Partner, the Managing Director of Finance will develop, implement and continuously improve our shared services systems and processes for all Array programs and the organization as a whole, including budgeting, financial reporting, audits, and critical support for key fundraising efforts; manage members of the central team to provide support for and perform these functions; and take on other related duties as required and assigned.

Financial reporting, operations, and accounting

• Oversee all accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll activities.
• Manage financial reporting processes across the organization and programs, serving as primary contact to program Executive Directors (EDs)
• Support annual budgeting for Array programs and maintain updated budget/cash flow projections by working closely with program EDs.
• Manage the annual audit process, ensuring a clean and seamless audit.
• Support fundraising efforts by producing grant budgets in partnership with program colleagues, monitoring grant expenses, and preparing grant reports.
• Manage regulatory reporting, including tax reporting and quarterly reporting as required.
• Maintain sound fiscal policies and continuously improve financial operations and controls.
• Ensure that all finance and personnel documentation is organized and secure at all times.

Finance team management

• Manage 3+ finance staff in implementing above functions as needed, including all bookkeeping, payroll, A/P, A/R, reconciliations, and monthly closing.
• Identify and develop professional development opportunities for staff to improve financial and operational effectiveness

Finance operations and special projects:

• Lead efforts to research and implement new financial operations systems as needed for our central team and program teams.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve financial operations and ensure a seamless, high level of service for colleagues.

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or master’s in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of professional experience with five years in a finance-related position with direct management experience, start-up experience preferred.
• Deep understanding of basic accounting principles with knowledge of nonprofit accounting.
• Fluency in MS Office; specifically, expertise in Excel and proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially around coordinating with multiple people to deliver projects/tasks timely, with a service-oriented mentality
• Excellent project management and systems-building skills.
• Consistent accuracy in all tasks large and small, with exceptional attention to detail – you thrive on being thorough, accurate, and precise in all you do
• Ability to work efficiently, intensely, and juggle multiple priorities within an entrepreneurial environment where meeting deadlines is expected and comfort with ambiguity is essential.
• A passion to join a mission-driven organization