The Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC) is Washington, D.C.’s premier institute dedicated to applying a full and true account of the human person to contemporary questions of politics, law, and culture, in pursuit of America’s civic and cultural renewal.
Founded in 1976, EPPC works with Americans at every level of society, advising both policymakers and religious leaders, engaging the courts and the education system, and informing parents and others who influence culture. Through the work of our three dozen scholars, we equip Americans who cherish our founding ideals and intellectual heritage to think through the most pressing ethical, political, and cultural questions of our time.
About the Role
EPPC seeks a full-time Director of Finance and Administration to implement, improve, and scale their financial and administrative processes, controls, and reporting. This role can be executed at EPPC’s office, located between Farragut Square and Dupont Circle or, for the right candidate, can be virtual in the United States. The Director reports to Mitchell Muncy, EPPC’s Executive Vice President, and supervises outside accountants and auditors.
EPPC has nearly doubled in size in three years. As the organization approaches its 50th anniversary, the Director of Finance and Administration will have the opportunity to help secure and build on EPPC’s recent growth and in this way contribute to the advancement of human dignity in major institutions of American civil society.
Responsibilities
- Conduct an initial review of and ensure efficient functioning and accurate documentation for all financial and administrative systems, including accounting, bookkeeping, budgeting, receipts, billing, and disbursements
- Prepare monthly profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
- Monitor, interpret, and present financial results of operations and programs each month to EPPC’s senior management
- Conduct semi-annual reconciliations of our financial and donor records
- Manage the annual audit and preparation of EPPC’s IRS 990 form
- Coordinate an annual financial planning process and assist in the preparation of the annual operating budget
- Assist program directors with budgets and grants accounting
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements for licensing, reporting, tax exemptions, insurance, and employment policies
- Supervise an outside firm in maintaining state charitable registrations
- As necessary, consult and coordinate with our external investment adviser
- Oversee onboarding, payroll, and benefits for employees, managing outsourcing of functions as appropriate and coordinating with a PEO and insurance brokers; lead an annual review of benefits; review employee expense reports and track PTO
- Establish, maintain, regularly evaluate, and recommend and implement updates for financial and administrative policies and procedures
Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in a similar role which has included responsibility for the quality and timeliness of financial data and reporting, budgeting and financial planning, and implementing financial best practices
- A strong understanding of and commitment to EPPC’s mission and programs
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, or a current professional certification related to finance and accounting, preferably CPA or CMA
- An understanding of fund accounting, non-profit management, and GAAP standards
- Advanced proficiency with financial management software and Microsoft Excel; competence with CRM software
- The ability to explain financial and accounting concepts and statements to, and to collaborate effectively with, colleagues who may not have backgrounds in these or related fields
- A habit of extraordinary attention to detail, superior organization and verbal and written expression, and a high standard of collegiality and professionalism
- The ability and willingness to take initiative while fully cooperating with the leadership of the organization
- The ability to advance, with consistent though moderate supervision and in a collegial manner, a substantial number of projects at one time
- SHRM-CP desirable but not required
- For the remote candidate, trips to headquarters in DC will be required at least quarterly
Evaluation
The Executive Vice President will review particular assignments regularly with the Director of Finance and Administration, but there will be overall evaluations at 3, 6, and 12 months after the start date, and thereafter every 12 months. The focus of evaluations will be whether the Director of Finance and Administration fulfills the responsibilities listed above thoughtfully, thoroughly, and on time, while building productive relationships with EPPC’s scholars, other staff, and vendors.
Salary
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Candidates should include salary requirements with their applications.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including vision and dental
- Twenty (20) days of paid vacation and five (5) days of personal or sick leave each calendar year
- All paid federal holidays
- After 1 year of employment, enrollment in 403(b) retirement plan with 7% contribution by EPPC
- Maternity leave
- Remote work on Fridays
- Commuter benefits for those who use WMATA
To Apply
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
- Resume
- Cover letter: Rather than repeat information which we will find on your resume, please explain why you are a particularly good fit for EPPC
- At least three references with both their contact information and their association with you
- Salary requirements
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.
Questions can be directed to Katy Gambella, Director of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: [email protected].
There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
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