Vice President of Finance (Part-Time/Hybrid) - The Reggio Emilia Montessori Center : Job Details

Mission

Our mission is to contribute to the overall wellness and development of society, and to provide quality social and educational services to families in our community.

Vision

The Reggio Emilia Montessori Center (REMC) is a learning community committed to supporting the development of young children. Our early childhood center employs a whole child approach to ensure that each student is engaged and challenged in a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment that promotes creativity, critical thinking, and kindness and respect for others. We are passionate about creating access to quality social services and reducing economic inequality in urban areas.

We are expanding our work in the South Bronx! We currently work with community members through the Bronx H.Y.P.E Family Enrichment Center. Family Enrichment Centers (FECs) are warm and welcoming community gathering places where any family or individual can come for support, information, and to participate in and/or lead activities (called “offerings”). FECs are based on the premise that community members design and drive the FEC's activities or offerings. We are excited to further our mission through the implementation of the School-Based Early Support model in South Bronx public schools.

The Division of Prevention Services (DPS) in the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS) is renaming and redesigning the programs formerly known as ACS Beacon Prevention. Through the redesign, ACS intends to offer families a menu of flexible service options that strive to connect families to community resources through case management, address families' concrete needs, support parents/caregivers, and avoid unnecessary investigations. The Reggio Emilia Montessori Center will implement this model in public schools located in School Districts 7 and 12.

Job Description

Position: Part-Time Vice President of Finance

The Reggio Emilia Montessori Center is growing its leadership team and looking for like-minded individuals to join in our expansion. The Executive Leadership Team consists of the Executive Director, Vice President of Finance, Associate Vice President for Community Programs, and HR and Finance Lead. The Vice President (VP) of Finance oversees the general financial policies and procedures of the organization, and is responsible for payroll, program budgeting and financial reporting. This is a new role being created to support the expansion of the organization, and the VP of Finance will also contribute to the overall strategy of the organization. The VP of Finance role is projected to offer opportunity for a full-time transition in 1-2 years. This position reports directly to the Executive Director.

Title: Vice President of Finance

Job Type: Part-Time

Hours: 10-15 hours/week; remote with 1 on-site day per quarter; requires some flexibility to attend unscheduled remote meetings as requested by funders

Sample Remote Schedule: 2-3 hours per day on Mondays-Fridays; minimum of 2 hours of availability for live video conferences each week during business hours

Work Location: Hybrid/Mostly Remote

Pay: $30-$40/hour

Pay rates represent the potential low and high end for the position. The hourly wages offered would be based on, but not limited to, experience, education, budget, and demonstrated skills.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Finance and Strategy

• Complete finance related tasks for funders, grant applications and government contracts, including budget development and monthly invoicing;
• Participate in meetings with funder representatives, including NYC Administration for Children's Services and NYC Department of Education;
• Ensure financial practices reflect the associated contract requirements;
• Attend required workshops and contract meetings scheduled by funders;
• Participate in annual audits and liaise with CPAs;
• Develop organization-wide systems and procedures to improve fiscal practices;
• Participate in meetings with Program Directors to analyze program finances and create budget modifications;
• Support ongoing quality assurance and quality improvement of the organization;
• Supervise and support at least one part-time finance support staff;
• Other duties as assigned.

Bookkeeping

• Maintain and update financial records, including journal entries and general ledger;
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions;
• Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data;
• Ensure accurate payroll processing using Gusto;
• Generate financial reports to provide insights into the organization's financial status;
• Collaborate with Program Directors to develop budgets and monitor expenditures;
• Complete bank reconciliation and monthly close out processes;

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or a Related Field;
• At least four (4) years of relevant experience in Finance;
• At least two (2) years of bookkeeping or accounting experience;
• Outstanding attention to detail;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Proficient in Google Documents and Google Sheets;
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel;
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively and independently;
• Experience using QuickBooks and/or Xero;

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree;
• Accounting or Bookkeeping Certification;
• Experience submitting invoices and budgets in Passport;
• At least two (2) years of non-profit or CBO administrative experience;
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience living and/or working in the Bronx and/or Brooklyn;
• At least two (2) years of experience working with children and families;

Submission of a resume is not a guarantee that you will receive an interview. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

The Reggio Emilia Montessori Center is committed to a diverse workforce, and we seek diversity among applicants for this position. People of color, women, gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender people, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

The Reggio Emilia Montessori Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 2 years (Required)
• Finance and Accounting: 4 years (Required)
• PASSport (NYC procurement platform): 2 years (Preferred)
• QuickBooks: 3 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bronx, NY 10454