Career Opportunity: Director of Finance with ETSS in Columbus, OH



Do you have a passion for making a positive impact on people’s lives? Are you a strong leader with a focus on collaboration and fulfilling the mission of an organization? If you answered yes, we want to speak to you! 



As the Director of Finance with ETSS, you will oversee all budget and finance activities, which consists of, accounting, including AR, AP, Payroll, and general accounting. You will be responsible for the organization’s budget process, along with the supervision and management of accounting and fiscal management staff. You are responsible for accurately communicating the organization’s financial position to the President & CEO, the Finance Committee, and the Board. In coordination with the Finance Committee, it is the contact point with all outside audits and for developing a remediation plan in the event of an audit finding. This position reports directly to the President & CEO.

Other responsibilities include:

Is responsible for the oversight of all financial activity and planning.
Manages and oversees fiscal and accounting functions, including reconciliation of outside checking accounts.
Supervises and manages all accounting and fiscal management staff.
Assures that work is accurate and timely; this includes assuring that all financial processes are adequately documented. This position budgets and manages the G&A pool, the space pool, the fringe benefit pool, and the corporate account.
Reviews or supervises the review of grant award documents and contractual instruments to assure that the terms are appropriate and consistent with ETSS’s overall goals.
Develops, Implements, and monitors fiscal policies and procedures to ensure efficient and accurate fiscal operation and compliance with City, County, State and Federal requirements.
Collaborates closely with the Director of HR to assure that all staffing is fully funded and that funds are available to cover the cost of all new positions and pay increases.
Negotiates lines of credit with banks and other financial institutions and assures that the organization has adequate working capital for the smooth flow of all transactions and payroll.
Identifies and analyzes problems/situations in a timely and accurate manner.
Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters to the board of directors.
Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.

 To be successful in the position you will have:  

Passion for the mission and vision of ETSS.
Non-profit experience required.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; required.
5 years of project management or government contractor environment experience.
Must have GAAP knowledge.
Thorough understanding of GAAP, a clear knowledge of Federal Guidance, as laid out in 2-CFR Subtitle A Chapter II, multiple OMB circulars.
Grants and Contracts experience.
Critical thinking and decision making when assessing and providing information with an understanding of the flow of financial and budgeting activities.
Meticulous in completing financial calculations and Excel spreadsheets.
The ability to prioritize all job duties to ensure accurate and timely information.
Working knowledge of an organization’s applicable financial practices and procedures, as well as a thorough understanding of state and federal rules and regulations; required.
Proficient with accounting software and standard office and accounting equipment.
Staff supervision and management experience is required.
Be detailed and task-oriented.

At ETSS, our mission is to be the focal point of integration for immigrants, refugee families, and low-income individuals in Central Ohio in order to improve the quality of their lives, to facilitate their integration through education, training, supportive services, and self-development opportunities, and to increase the awareness of their culture and heritage in Central Ohio.

We see a world where refugees and immigrants are welcomed and receive training and support services to enable them to be healthy and self-reliant contributing members of the American Society, and if you believe everyone deserves to be treated with compassion, respect, and dignity, ETSS may be a great fit for you. Come prepared to deliver the highest quality services and to build a career with opportunities, challenges, and rewards!

We offer:

Excellent Team Environment

Great Health Benefits

401k Retirement Savings Plan w/ contribution

Flexible On-site/Remote work schedule

A great opportunity to make a difference in your community!

To learn more about the mission/values and ETSS, please visit our website:



Are you looking to serve a higher purpose that will positively impact members of your community? If you are ready for a new challenge and meet the qualifications outlined above, apply online at (link removed) or email job@strategichirnc.com!

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