Based in Houston, the Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation that supports those working boldly toward a healthy environment, reproductive justice and the nurture of nature. The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, with a commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

The Foundation seeks an experienced professional to coordinate the Foundation's financial and accounting operations, including but not limited to accounting, payroll, budgeting, benefits administration, completion of tax returns and compliance with audit processes, as well as support certain investments and grantmaking functions.

The Director of Finance will:

  - Manage accounting functions, including paying bills, generating payroll, managing cash needs, reconciling bank and investment accounts, preparing monthly financial statements, and ensuring compliance with internal controls.

 - Support grantmaking functions, including regularly monitoring the Foundation's required minimum payout, reviewing the financial information of prospective grantees and ensuring that grants are paid in a timely manner.

 - Coordinate the annual budgeting process and prepare budget amendments as needed.

 - Oversee processes related to preparing the Foundation's quarterly tax estimates, annual tax returns and annual independent audit. Serve as point of contact with the Foundation's outside accounting and audit firm.

 - Support human resources functions, including renewing and administering employee benefits.

 - Manage the Foundation's insurance policies, including ensuring adequate coverage and renewals.

 - Coordinate with the Board Treasurer and CEO in communicating with the Foundation's outside investment advisor. Serve as a member of the Foundation's Investments Committee.

 - Stay informed about best practices in the philanthropic sector regarding financial management and consider opportunities to optimize internal financial processes.

 - Execute special projects and assignments for the CEO and Board of Directors as needed.

We seek a team member with experience in a relevant professional capacity who is enthusiastic about the Foundation's mission and shares our values. The candidate must be comfortable taking initiative, interacting with certain external constituencies and operating with a high level of trust, flexibility and responsibility.

Specifically, the successful candidate will possess:

 - A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with a Master's degree preferred.

 - A certified public accountant license, preferred.

 - Advanced knowledge of accounting software.

 - A minimum of six years of related work experience.

 - Familiarity with the nonprofit, philanthropic or foundation sector is a plus.

About Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation

Based in Houston, the Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation that supports those working boldly toward a healthy environment, reproductive justice and the nurture of nature. The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, with a commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. See www.jthershey.org for more information about our history, mission, values and team.

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