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Finance Officer

Admin Chapel Hill (or remote anywhere in the US or World), North Carolina

MiracleFeet is a global nonprofit working to eliminate a leading cause of physical disability worldwide. Over two million children live with the severe consequences of a treatable birth defect known as clubfoot, and 175,000 more babies are born with it every year. Thanks to a non-surgical solution called the Ponseti method, 95 percent of cases can be fully treated for less than $500. Since 2010, MiracleFeet has scaled this proven, low-cost treatment to 29 countries where children previously had limited or no access to care. Still, today fewer than one in five children has access to treatment.

Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance, the Finance Officer will play a key role in the increasingly complex financial management of a $7M (and growing) international nonprofit scaling its impact around the world. We are seeking someone well-versed in nonprofit accounting standards, Sage Intacct, and who will energetically take on finance responsibilities and help MiracleFeet strengthen its financial infrastructure.

The Finance Officer will manage the day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, relationship management with banks and other vendors, and audit preparation. In addition, the Finance Officer will work hand-in-hand with the Associate Director of Finance to analyze our existing financial processes and systems and identify new opportunities to improve efficiencies and reporting.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a hands-on finance professional to make an impact in a mission-driven organization. The ideal candidate is meticulous, driven, willing to investigate when they don’t know the answer, and eager to contribute their ideas and suggestions to an organization that constantly seeks to improve. This is a full-time, exempt position, which can be based in MiracleFeet’s Chapel Hill, NC office or remote.

Essential Functions

• Maintain financial systems that ensure data integrity and compliance with GAAP standards, following internal controls established by the organization
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring proper recording and classification of all financial transactions entered by Finance and Administrative Coordinator
• Manage month-end close process in conjunction with the Associate Director of Finance, including bank reconciliations, transferring online donations into operating account, releasing restricted funds, donation reconciliation with fundraising team, and support the preparation of financial statements for management and board
• Monitor bank accounts daily, ensuring appropriate levels of cash per organization’s policy and cash flow needs
• Monitor and track grant funds in conjunction with fundraising team, including preparing financial reports and budgets required by funders
• Support MiracleFeet Intacct users and oversee Intacct timekeeping system
• Oversee entries into both Cash and Accrual books
• Support the annual budgeting process and ensure budget is entered accurately into the accounting software, Sage Intacct.
• Collaborate with Associate Director of Finance on preparation of annual financial statements, audit and Form 990 schedules; liaise with external auditors
• Assist in preparation of financial schedules needed for MiracleFeet UK annual return; liaise with UK external accountants
• Work closely with Associate Director of Finance to update financial and accounting policies and procedures and to evolve the financial systems as the organization grows
• Maintain accuracy of pledges
• Manage and submit tax records, including quarterly sales tax refunds, 1099s, FBAR (Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts)
• Assist as needed with other audits (workers comp)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the inidual in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field; CPA a plus
• 4+ years of accounting/bookkeeping experience, ideally within an international and/or nonprofit setting
• Experience working in Sage Intacct

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards and issues, including tracking and reporting on restricted grants
• Technology savvy with the ability to manage data for financial reporting quickly and effectively
• High degree of initiative and desire to be innovative
• Highly organized with excellent time-management, prioritization, analytical, and reasoning skills
• An eye for creating efficiencies and meticulous attention to accuracy and detail
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and accountability, specifically in regard to managing deliverables and meeting deadlines
• Personal qualities of integrity and credibility and sensitivity in dealing with confidential issues
• Knowledge of payroll requirements and payroll tax reporting
• Advanced knowledge of Excel

Salary/Benefits

• Salary $70,000
• Health insurance provided
• Three weeks of vacation per year
• Optional dental and vision insurance
• 401K plan available; employer match offered
• Life insurance and disability insurance provided

MiracleFeet is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

MiracleFeet is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment.

MiracleFeet is proud of our organizational values of collaboration, ambition, integrity, and justice, and expect staff to demonstrate these values in all behaviors and professional interactions.