Reports to:  Chief Executive Officer

Classification: Full-time

Term: Ongoing

Compensation:  $90,000 – $110,000 + comprehensive benefit program 
(Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; and 401(k) retirement plan; Paid Holidays, Sick, and Vacation) 

Location:  Palm Springs, CA 

The Mission

With a Mission of Creating Vibrant Community by Helping LGBTQ+ People along Their Way, The Center’s work stretches across the Coachella Valley. From its Palm Springs McDonald Wright Building to The Center Coachella, the Scott Hines Behavioral Health Clinic to the Community Food Bank, the organization offers a wide range of programs and services. With a talented staff, a dedicated corps of volunteers, generous donors, and multi-race/multi-generational clients, The Center’s work is focused on Ending Isolation & Loneliness, Connecting People to Resources & Community, and Enriching Our Individual & Collective Experience. 

The Position 

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and serving as a key partner on the senior leadership team, known as The Pit Crew, the Director, Finance is a strategic and visionary operations leader for a growing organization and directly manages the accounting, budgeting, and finance functions of The Center. Providing critical analysis and strategy, the Director, Finance is responsible for developing efficient financial and operational systems, pursuing innovative solutions that support programs and services, and enhancing The Center’s ability to fulfill its mission. Essential responsibilities include: 

Leadership 

• Inspire, motivate, and lead teams of committed, engaged, and successful professionals to realize strategic goals with a high level of trust and integrity; 
• Hire, train, and develop members of the finance, operations and HR teams. Provide coaching and mentoring to colleagues across the organization to increase organizational financial literacy; 
• Collaborate as a member of the Pit Crew Team providing strategic financial and actionable analysis of financial performance, trends, and long-term forecasts; 
• Produce regular financial reports and easy-to-digest dashboards for the CEO, Pit Crew, the Board of Directors, and the Board’s finance and audit committees; 
• Identify opportunities for revenue growth and diversification; 

Fiscal Management 

• Collaborate with The Center’s Pit Crew and program staff to develop individual program budgets and incorporate them into The Center’s annual operating budget; 
• Ensure financial management systems, policies, and procedures include appropriate controls to maintain the fiscal integrity of The Center; 
• Oversee all accounting and financial functions including cash receipts, billing and accounts receivable, cash disbursements and accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, grant/contract invoicing, and cash flow; 
• Manage bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure separation of accounting responsibilities; 
• Supervise The Center’s annual audit process, working closely with auditors to complete all year-end closing, pre-audit reconciliations, and support audit fieldwork; 
• Design and manage revenue tracking and cash receipt systems for all The Center events. 

Administration and Operations 

• Innovate financial and operational efficiencies using technology and process streamlining; 
• Ensure adequate administrative support is provided to the finance and operations teams, including A/R, insurance, IT, and facilities; 
• Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of data retention and document storage policies and procedures; 
• Maintain currency of and permanent files for corporate filing and contracts. Create and maintain a log that includes renewal dates for compliance oversight; 
• Ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, organizational policies, and funding guidelines. 

Compliance and Risk Management 

• Ensure staff accountability of fiscal operations policies; 
• Manage insurance renewals and rates including Workers’ Comp, liability, and employee health insurance policies; 
• Maintain and ensure compliance with all government and private funder requirements as well as local, state, and federal regulations; 

Professional Requirements 

• At least five years’ financial leadership experience in an organization with diverse revenue of $3M or greater. Nonprofit experience is strongly preferred; 
• Prior experience supervising finance is required. Experience managing facilities, HR, and IT teams is ideal; 
• Experience managing and reporting on government and foundation grants including budgeting, fund accounting, contract compliance, and auditing is preferred; 
• Strong leadership and communication skills including the ability to synthesize complex financial information and articulate fiscal strategy and goals to non-finance professionals; 
• Proficiency in leading key financial processes including accounting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, contract compliance, reporting, and auditing; 
• A working knowledge of nonprofit accounting best practices in accordance with GAAP principles, OMB circulars, and federal regulations; 
• Project management experience, specifically related to capital improvement projects is ideal; 

• Knowledge of and/or experience working with the LGBTQ+ community and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBTQ+ people; 
• Fluency in one of more languages other than English is a plus; 
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required. A CPA or MBA is ideal. 

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: 

• Vision:
  Thriving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people, living authentically in supportive inclusive communities. 
• Mission:
  Crear una comunidad vibrante ayudando a las personas LGBTQ+ en su camino. 
• Strategic Initiatives:
  Acabar con el aislamiento y la soledad 
  Connecting People to Services & Community 
  Enriquecer nuestras experiencias individuales y colectivas 
• Values:
  Integrity: We do what’s right and stand by our values to support and provide assistance to our LGBTQ+ Community. 
  Equity: Any and all are welcome at The Center for our community is of utmost priority, and we will provide assistance to whomever comes through our doors. 
  Joy: Our community’s happiness is our happiness. We find joy in building the LGBTQ+ community up and we strive to deliver that joy in every aspect at The Center. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: 

The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, including those of color, women, non-binary, genderqueer, persons with disabilities, and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex are encouraged to apply. The Center maintains a policy of non-discrimination with respect to employees, volunteers, interns, and applicants. No aspect of employment will be influenced in any matter by actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, sex, age, national origin, marital status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical/mental condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by statute; nor as to any individuals associating with an individual of any legally protected class. 

How To Apply

To apply, please submit a cover letter outlining your interest and applicable skills along with a CV/resume to jobs@thecentercv.org. 

No phone calls please. Posting will remain up until the position is filled.