Director of Finance and Accounting
| Company | Santa Fe Institute |
|---|---|
| Location | Santa Fe, NM, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Education minimum of B.A. in business or accounting and a preferred designation as a CPA
- Mandatory 8-10 years of accounting experience with at least three years in a supervisory position within a university or not-for-profit research organization
- Detailed knowledge of standard governmental and non-profit accounting principles, institutional budget preparation, and accounting systems (experience with Blackbaud is preferred)
- Experience running a lean, highly efficient finance and accounting team
- Facilitative management style and rigorous attention to detail
- Experience managing the financial portion of federal and private foundation grants and philanthropic gifts
- Familiarity with the latest financial and accounting platforms and softwares; ability to learn new systems as needed
- Clear and competent communication skills
Responsibilities
- Manages the work of the Finance and Accounting team.
- Works with the Sponsored Research Office on reporting, planning and budgeting of federal and foundation contracts and grants.
- Monitors all banking and investment activities including managing relations with financial institutions, liquidity, day-to-day operations, and cash flow needs.
- Generates regular, clear, and concise reports to guide decision-making in Institute budget-related activities.
- Works closely with the President and Finance Committee of the Board on preparation, review, and coordination of the Institute’s financial statements, reports, and filings; serves as the primary liaison to external audit and investment groups.
- Prepares and submits federal indirect cost rate proposal and handles negotiation on annual or bi-annual basis as appropriate.
- Establishes strong relationships and coordination with and between Institute personnel.
- Serves as key advisor on the acquisition and sale of Institute assets.
- Reports for federal, state, and private contributions.
- Ensures SFI finance policies and procedures are updated to reflect federal regulations.
- Remains informed and educated on non-profit best practices, audit best practices, state and federal law pertaining to non-profit operations and sponsored research accounting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Blackbaud is preferred