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Director
of Finance and Administration
This is a great opportunity for an accomplished finance
and administration professional to use his/her skills
and experience to further strengthen a great organization
and to make a significant and lasting difference in
the lives of families needing a hand up.
AchieveAbility is seeking a Director of Finance and
Administration (DFA). AchieveAbility sets the gold standard
for helping disenfranchised families break the cycle
of poverty and achieve self-sufficiency. AchieveAbility
pursues its charitable mission while employing appropriate
business and management tools and techniques. AchieveAbility’s
operations include the provision of education supports
and social services, as well as housing and community
development. AchieveAbility’s recent honors include
The Philadelphia Foundation’s 2006 Good Governance
Award and The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce’s
2004 Nonprofit of the Year Award.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the
Executive Director, the DFA is a member of AchieveAbility’s
leadership team. The DFA develops, implements and enhances
the infrastructure and systems needed to support accomplishing
AchieveAbility’s mission. These include finance,
administration, human resources, technology and facilities
management.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate
has at least 10 years of professional experience, including
at least five years managing the finance and administration
of a complex organization with a combined annual budget
of at least $4M. A bachelor’s degree is required,
with a business-related graduate degree preferred. Nonprofit
work or volunteer experience a plus. The DFA should
have demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in
the following:
• Budgeting, accounting, financial management
and reporting
• Audits and legal compliance
• Accounting software and Microsoft Office
• Organizational development and human resources
principles and practices and employment laws
• Computer and communication networks and office
technologies
• Office operations and facilities management
• General management and supervision of others
Other Requirements:
• Background checks – FBI clearance, child
abuse clearance, drug test, motor vehicle driving record,
reference checks
• Driver’s license and vehicle available
for use at work
• Authorized for employment in the United States
Compensation and Benefits: Very highly
competitive.
To Apply: Please e-mail cover letter,
resume and salary requirement to employment@achieve-ability.org.
For the subject line of your e-mail, please indicate:
Director of Finance and Administration.
In your cover letter, please include your responses
to the following questions:
(1) Indicate how you found out about the DFA employment
opportunity.
(2) Describe three major accomplishments which reflect
your ability to be a successful director of finance
and administration.
(3) Articulate your philosophy and rationale for helping
families in need.
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