Finance Director

Food for People is seeking a highly motivated professional with senior level accounting experience, preferably a CPA, to fill a part-time position as the Finance Director. The position averages 8-15 […]

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Food for People is seeking a highly motivated professional with senior level accounting experience, preferably a CPA, to fill a part-time position as the Finance Director. The position averages 8-15 hours per week and the pay range is $40 to $45 per hour, depending on experience. The individual hired will work closely with the Executive Director, full time Bookkeeper/Business Resources Manager and the Board of Directors.

Position is responsible for reviewing financial statements with the Finance Committee, preparing fiscal reports for state, federal and county contracts and overseeing financial audits. This is a great position for someone who is interested in joining a diverse and dynamic team of staff and volunteers in support of an organization that truly makes a difference in thousands of lives in Humboldt County. The position will remain open until filled.

Please review the job description and qualifications on our website. After reviewing, if you are interested in applying, applications must include:

• Cover letter
• Résumé
• Completed Food for People application available on our website at http://www.foodforpeople.org/jobs
• three recent professional references

This position is open until filled. Date of first review of applicants will be December 4.

Interviews will be scheduled with selected candidates.

Application packets can be submitted in one of the following ways:

• Drop-off at our front desk 307 W. 14th Street, Eureka, ATTN: Human Resources
• Email to hrteam@foodforpeople.org
• Mail to: Food for People—ATTN: Human Resources

307 W. 14th Street
Eureka, CA 95501

Qualifications

Must possess a combination of education, experience, skills, and abilities necessary to carry out the job, including but not limited to the following:

• Minimum educational requirements for the job: Bachelor’s degree. Must have senior-level accounting experience; CPA preferred.
• Ability to work with sensitivity and without discrimination towards people of diverse cultures, races/ethnicity, socio-economic positions, ages, religions, genders, physical/mental challenges/disabilities, and sexual orientations.
• Experience working with state, federal, and county contracts.
• Experience working with financial auditors
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Flexibility regarding work hours to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Pro, including a full working knowledge of the “class tracking” feature.
• Excellent Microsoft Office Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Valid California Driver’s license, good driving record.
• Able to arrange transportation to attend various meetings and appointments that may be required in the performance of the job.
• Successful candidate must pass a criminal background check; drug testing may be required.

Food for People is designated as the food bank for Humboldt County, and we are considered Humboldt County’s primary hunger relief organization, providing food assistance through a network of programs and partnerships that reach more than 21,000 low-income children, seniors, and others each month. Food for People currently operates a total of 18 programs for individuals of all ages whose financial circumstances have left them without adequate resources to purchase food. To learn more about our programs and impact, please visit our web site at www.foodforpeople.org.

Thank you for your interest in working with Food for People!

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Food for People is seeking a highly motivated professional with senior level accounting experience, preferably a CPA, to fill a part-time position as the Finance Director. The position averages 8-15 hours per week and the pay range is $40 to $45 per hour, depending on experience. The individual hired will work closely with the Executive Director, full time Bookkeeper/Business Resources Manager and the Board of Directors.

Position is responsible for reviewing financial statements with the Finance Committee, preparing fiscal reports for state, federal and county contracts and overseeing financial audits. This is a great position for someone who is interested in joining a diverse and dynamic team of staff and volunteers in support of an organization that truly makes a difference in thousands of lives in Humboldt County. The position will remain open until filled.

Please review the job description and qualifications on our website. After reviewing, if you are interested in applying, applications must include:

• Cover letter
• Résumé
• Completed Food for People application available on our website at http://www.foodforpeople.org/jobs
• three recent professional references

This position is open until filled. Date of first review of applicants will be December 4.

Interviews will be scheduled with selected candidates.

Application packets can be submitted in one of the following ways:

• Drop-off at our front desk 307 W. 14th Street, Eureka, ATTN: Human Resources
• Email to hrteam@foodforpeople.org
• Mail to: Food for People—ATTN: Human Resources

307 W. 14th Street
Eureka, CA 95501

Post Id: 7580