Job Announcement – March 2023
About Casa Latina
Casa Latina was founded in 1994 with a mission to advance the power of Latino immigrants through educational and economic opportunities.
Our programs are unique in that they combine direct services with community organizing, helping Latino immigrants meet their immediate needs and become key spokespeople in the fight to build a more equitable future for all immigrants.
Our current programs include employment, education, and community organizing work. You can read more about Casa Latina’s programs here.
Casa Latina operates on a budget of approximately $2.8 million with additional capital assets.
About the Role
The Finance Director of Casa Latina is a key member of the leadership team, working closely with the Co-Executive Director of People and Organization, members of the board of directors, and broadly across the organization to develop and distribute financial information to help us make smart decisions with our resources.
The Finance Director will be a leader in the budget development process and will regularly participate in leadership and board meetings.
Working collaboratively with the leadership team, the Finance Director will help lead Casa Latina in developing a new finance department structure to meet the needs of our organization as it continues to grow its leadership role in our community.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and lead annual budgeting and financial planning with the Co-Executive Director of People and Organization; administer all financial plans and budgets.
- Analyze and present financial information and reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements.
- Appear regularly at board meetings to present financial information and reports and to respond to questions; act as staff lead member of the board’s finance committee; work independently with the Treasurer to help them fulfill their board role obligations.
- Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
- Coordinate and lead the annual audit process.
- Develop a plan to create a system of internal controls and build a department to meet the growing needs of the organizations’ financial management infrastructure.
The full job description is available here.
Qualifications
Casa Latina is looking for a candidate who will drive success in Casa Latina’s financial management as a collaborative member of the leadership team.
Key qualifications for this role are:
- Commitment to Casa Latina’s mission and demonstrated commitment to social justice.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Economics, or Finance, with a minimum 5 years of experience; OR a relevant Master’s degree with 3 years of experience.
- Thorough understanding of non-profit budgetary and accounting principles, practices, and policies.
- Experience providing accounting services to non-profit organizations and oversight of compliance procedures.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail.
Compensation
Compensation for this role will range between $85,000-$95,000, and will include a full benefits package of health and dental coverage, employer retirement contribution match, vacation and other paid time off.
To Apply
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the role, a resume, and three references to: careers@casa-latina.org
Casa Latina is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital or military status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, political ideology or any other protected characteristic.
