Director of Finance

Work to prevent cruelty to animals, join Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA) as its Director of Finance.

spcaLA seeks a candidate with a proven background in nonprofit finance to lead the fiscal operations and ensure the financial health of Los Angeles’ first and finest animal welfare organization.

Reporting to the President/CEO, the Director of Finance is responsible for all aspects of accounting.

At spcaLA, you will enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits (including 401K with matching), and the satisfaction of knowing your work makes a meaningful difference to people and animals in our community.

Key Responsibilities

 Oversight of the monthly and annual close process

 Preparation of financial statements, audit, and tax schedules

 Budgeting and forecasting

 Supervision of staff accountants and day-to-day department operations

 Exemplification of spcaLA’s core values of compassion and respect for others as a member of the spcaLA Management Team

Key Duties

 Bank and Investment account reconciliations

 Fixed Asset acquisition, disposal and purge reports

 Review, download and distribute Board and general financial statements

 Month-end investment income posting

 Sales tax prepayments and quarterly return

 Prepare Form 571-L Property Tac Returns and Welfare Exemption Claim

 Review and calculate City Sheltering Contracts

 Prepare month & year-end journal entries

 Provide all documentation required for the annual audit and Form 990 preparation  Liaise with the Board, banks, brokers, auditors, tax preparers, City representatives  Prepare Letter of Credit Compliance Certificates

 Record stock gifts in the financial record

 Review and maintain G/L accounts

 Analyze and advise on the financial aspects of lease, insurance, purchase, and other agreements  Support the agency in all financial endeavors, and provide support, guidance, and analysis in other areas as needed

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Key Qualifications

 Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master’s preferred)  7+ years’ financial management experience (Nonprofit preferred)

 A full working knowledge of financial and managerial accounting as well as an understanding of tax accounting

 Strong knowledge of accounting software (Blackbaud’s Financial Edge 7/NXT preferred)  Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs and payroll management software (ADP Payroll Now preferred)

 Experience with merchant account management solutions

This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits.

Salary depends on the length and breadth of experience.

This position is based at the spcaLA Administrative Office in Los Angeles (5026 W Jefferson Blvd), but the Director of Finance will periodically work remotely and at other spcaLA locations.

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to jobs@spcaLA.com.

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