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DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Boulder, Colorado

Western Resource Advocates seeks a Director of Finance.  This person will report directly to the Executive Director, and will coordinate with the bookkeeper, Development Director, and the board of directors.  Position is open immediately.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

  1. Budget preparation;
  2. Monthly analysis of budget variances;
  3. Accounting and creation of grant reports;
  4. Coordination of the annual audit and tax return;
  5. Working closely with the Development Director to produce and manage grant budgets and to implement development systems;
  6. Supervision of the bookkeeper.

Qualified candidates will have:

  1. College degree in accounting;
  2. Substantial experience as a controller, or in public accounting, or in fund accounting;
  3. Knowledge of GAAP, with emphasis in not-for-profit accounting and the management of a large chart of accounts;
  4. Advanced experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel;
  5. Demonstrated proficiency in financial planning and financial data analysis;
  6. Superior problem-solving skills;
  7. Excellent managerial and people skills;
  8. Well developed verbal and written communication skills;
  9. Knowledge of MAS 90 accounting software and ADP payroll software a plus.

Benefits include paid medical, dental, and life insurances, participation in a matched 401(k) plan, and other paid holidays and vacation.

Send cover letter stating salary requirements, resume, and professional references to andria@westernresources.org by July 18, 2008.