Finance Manager

More info on our website: https://www.berkshireagventures.org/meet-the-team

BAV seeks a knowledgeable, self-starting and growth-oriented person to be our Finance Manager. This position supports our organization by ensuring sound financial management and transparency. You will report to the Director of Finance and work closely with our whole team.

This position offers growth opportunities and potential to step into a visible leadership role. The Finance Manager position is a 4-day/32 hrs per week position with the opportunity to work a flexible schedule. You will join a dynamic and evolving organization, and work with a team of motivated people dedicated to helping local farmers and food entrepreneurs thrive.

Organizational Financial Management: 50%● Manage/perform day-to-day financial operations, including liaising with external bookkeeper to process accounts payable, donations, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger transactions● Implement/uphold financial policies and operating procedures that ensure effective internal controls and compliance with accounting standards, non-profit governance standards, and federal grant regulations● Monitor cash flow positions and projections to ensure adequate operational liquidity● Collaborate with program managers, Development team, and executive leadership to develop realistic and achievable annual budget● Coordinate the annual audit process, including liaising with external auditors and bookkeepers to deliver requested documentation; ensure timely completion of audited financial statements and 990 filing● Generating quarterly and annual financial reporting and ad hoc financial analysis that support fiscal oversight, Development efforts, and Board communications● Complete charitable certifications and renewals● Support Development team and program staff to create annual program impact reporting

Grant Management: 40%● Work with program staff to prepare budgets for grant proposals to ensure budgets support organizational funding strategies and compliance with public funding and accounting requirements● Prepare and submit periodic financial reports and reimbursement requests; maintain workflow tool to track financial reporting deliverables● Liaise with program staff to optimize uses of grant funding● Implement growth and cost saving strategy projects, e.g. establishing federal indirect cost rate

Human Resources Support: 10%● Work with executive leadership to develop and maintain updated Employee Handbook ● Work with benefits provider and executive leadership team to evaluate annual health insurance program renewals and new retirement program benefits● Liaise with insurance agent to maintain appropriate insurance policies● Manage new employee on-boarding and staff payroll changes● Liaise with Human Resource-related consultants as needed