Organization
The Delta Phi Lambda Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax-deductible nonprofit organization committed to empower the women of Delta Phi Lambda and the communities they serve by funding scholarships, supporting philanthropic endeavors and promoting leadership development. With the financial support of our donors, we can provide women with the tools they need to sustain a chapter and programs that award women with great academic achievements.
For more information, please visit www.dphilfoundation.org.

Position
Reporting to the executive director (ED), the Finance and Operations Manager will implement the infrastructure and systems needed to support strategic objectives. In the event an ED is not available, the Finance and Operations Director will report to the Treasurer. S/he will be responsible for the oversight of administrative and financial systems including finance, accounting, information technology, human resources, communications, and recruiting. The Finance and Operations Director will be involved in a range of strategic planning and internal initiatives.
S/he will work closely with the ED and the senior management team in developing the Delta Phi Lambda Foundation’s strategic plan. The Finance and Operations Director will act as the primary liaison to the board of directors' finance committee, working closely with the committee to strengthen the Delta Phi Lambda Foundation’s financial position and other items as required.
S/he will continually evaluate best industry practices in comparison to internal systems and needed resources, with an eye toward both future needs and budget realities.

Responsibilities
Finance and Budgeting
The Finance and Operations Director will have overall financial management responsibility including the development of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting materials and metrics for the ED and board of directors. S/he will oversee budgeting, financial forecasting, cash flow and coordination of audit activities as well as accounts payable and receivable. The ideal candidate will not only be able to reconcile financial activities but should also be skilled at capturing key data and processes in order to demonstrate the relationship between Delta Phi Lambda Foundation’s goals and resulting fundraising needs.

Administration/Operations
The executive will serve as a partner to the ED on the organization's administrative and operational processes, with a goal of continuously developing and improving systems. S/he must evaluate and improve Delta Phi Lambda Foundation’s information technology infrastructure, implementing new technologies to support key capabilities as required for future growth, and to support and drive key human resource initiatives.

The Finance and Operations Director will also partner with ED and the rest of the management team to ensure that the focus remain on the organization’s mission while maintaining the culture
that makes Delta Phi Lambda Foundation unique. The Finance and Administration Manager will also assist in compliance measures between the Foundation and the Sorority headquarters.

Qualifications
The Finance and Operations Director will have experience managing the finance and administration of a nonprofit organization or business unit. The successful candidate will have experience leading planning efforts and running operationally effective organizations that have multiple functional areas. The Finance and Operations Manager must harness technology solutions in order to more quickly and efficiently communicate resources needed for key activities and performance against plans. Working knowledge of fraternity/sorority life would be helpful, but not mandatory. Nonprofit experience is a plus, with a strong preference for someone who has operated in a fast growing environment that has limited budgets and resources.

Other qualifications include:

Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree and/or CPA preferred
Demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting
Experience with audit, legal compliance, and budget development
Organization development, human resources management experience
General management skills
Proven effectiveness managing others, empowering them to make decisions
Technologically savvy, with experience overseeing information technology staff or vendors
Experience effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, the Board or other outside partners/influencers/clients
Success seeing beyond the numbers, identifying trends and new possibilities

Personal Characteristics

Excellent interpersonal and team skills, extremely collegial
Outstanding communications skills, written and oral
Demonstrated resourcefulness and good judgment
Hands-on, leads by example
Values diversity of thought, backgrounds and perspectives
Ability to multi-task while maintaining vigilant attention to details
Integrity/ethics beyond reproach
Self-directed, ability to work independently
Constantly looking to apply best practices
Connection to Delta Phi Lambda Foundation’s mission

Other Expectations

Respond to emails within 48 hours
Attend National Convention and participate in strategic planning meetings with Delta Phi Lambda Sorority BOD

This is an unpaid, volunteer position. Ability to telework from around the United States is acceptable, residence in the metro-Atlanta area preferred. All applicants should include a resume, personal statement, and at least two (2) references who can speak to the candidate’s ability to perform the job functions listed.

Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.

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