Announcing a Career Opportunity at DREF – Part-Time Finance Manager

Part-Time Finance Manager (15 – 20 hours/week)

The Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization established by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (DST) in 1967.  It operates as a separate entity to advance its mission of, “Identifying issues affecting Black women, their families, and communities of the African Diaspora globally, and creates solutions through research, programming, and funding in support of charitable and educational programs of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and other collaborative organizations.”

DREF is seeking applicants for the Foundation’s Fractional Finance Manager position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide oversight for the financial operations of the Foundation.
    • Oversight of the following financial operations: bank reconciliations, donor management and reconciliations, financial reports, fiscal compliance, credit card usage and reconciliation, fixed asset depreciation and payroll.
    • Ensure that accounts payable aging reports are prepared and vendor information for tax reporting purposes and financial documentation for transactions are maintained.
    • Ensure compliance with Finance Policies and Procedures
  • Oversee the financial work of the Finance Team including the senior accountant, accountant, donor management and bookkeeper.
  • Approve all journal entries
  • Perform other financial-related projects and duties as assigned

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required. Master’s degree in a business discipline preferred
  • The incumbent must possess strong financial analysis, problem-solving, and analytical skills. The incumbent must also be comfortable with taking initiative and be creative and resourcefulness.
  • A working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
  • Five to Eight years of finance experience.
  • Previous financial experience in a not-for-profit membership environment is required.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Fluency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

To apply for this position, submit a cover letter and resume via email to:

jobs@deltafoundation.net

Delta Research and Educational Foundation, Inc. – 1703 New Hampshire Ave NW – Washington, DC 20009