Deputy Director of Administration- (Financial mgt.)- Nonprofit

Company: Alaant Workforce Solutions
Location: Schenectady
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Work for the "Go To" Human Services agency in the area!--The staff enjoys working for the company and believe in its mission.--This is a high-visibility position for a growing organization!Will have both internal and external facing responsibilities, ranging from customer and project management (business and grant development, budgets and finance) to administration (information technology, reporting, facilities), and human capital (HR/recruiting, mentoring, career progression).The Deputy Director of Administration will partner closely with the Executive Director to chart company's future growth and strategic response to an ever-increasing demand for the organization's services.Duties/Responsibilities:-- Will structure and lead teams to deliver outstanding agency work.-- Will build and maintain strong client relationships and represent the agency in the community, attend appropriate meetings, public venues, and professional associations.-- Will design and develop thought leadership and programs around specific agency topics and emerging business areas.-- Will establish knowledge sharing throughout the organization, ensure open, accurate and sufficient communication inside and outside of the agency.-- Will partner with the Executive Director in establishing internal firm leadership activities and organization planning.-- Will identify best practices and improve internal systems with an eye toward future needs and budget realities.-- Will supervise staff.-- Will be the lead in grants management-- Will generate the Agency's annual budget for the Executive Director's approval-- Will be the lead and point person for the Agency's annual audit and funding source audits-- Will be responsible for the completion of capital project annual reportsQualifications:-- Bachelor's Degree in related field (Business, Accounting, Finance, etc.) required.--Master's degree preferred. -- Strong Accounting/Finance experience essential!-- 10+ distinguished years in a senior management position in a non-profit organization, foundation, or government agency REQUIRED.-- Excellent written and verbal communication as well as solid interpersonal skills necessary.-- Must be passionate about the mission of a non-profit agency and the impact upon those it serves-- Will provide mentoring and coaching to staff, be visible and serve as an approachable sounding board/resource-- Must be able to exercise tact and diplomacy in organizational settings-- Will be a self-starter, be self-disciplined, able to work independently, and exhibit transparency as well as perform efficiently in a fast-paced environment-- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel-- Experience with QuickBooks accounting software preferred-- Must be able to manage a diverse and broad workload and under deadline pressure to meet established work goals. -- Valid, clean driver's license and vehicle-- Ability to work flexible hours, outside of scheduled work hours.

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