Director of Finance and Human Resources

Little Black Pearl Workshop (LBPA)

Position Title: Director of Finance and Human Resources
Positions Classification: FTE
Reports to: Executive Director
SALARY: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Position Description

The Director of Finance/HR reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for Little
Black Pearl Workshop's finance department. The Director oversees all aspects of the Finance Department including accounting, financial reporting, debt management, budget control, insurance, preparation of financial filings, regulatory reporting and data processing management. He/She is also responsible for personnel management and human resources development programs, supervisory techniques, personnel policies and procedures.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications

Financial:

• Responsible for financial operations of the organization
• Develops the annual budget with the Executive Director and Director of Development
• Develops the annual budget with Executive Director and Director of Development
• Prepares reimbursement vouchers
• Maintains organization accounting systems
• Prepares and records bank deposits
• Develops and recommends accounting and budgeting policies and procedures
• Prepares for and manages annual audit process (includes preparation of IRS 990) with external CPA firm and/or Auditor
• Maintains contract file (consultants and service providers) and ensures payments match contracted amounts
• Tracks budget throughout the fiscal year, and prepares timely accurate monthly financial statements (Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows)
• Tracks accounts payables and prepares checks for Executive Director’s signature
• Reconciles bank account statements on a monthly basis

Human Resources:

• Manages benefits program, including health, life, LTD, STC insurance (enrollments, terminations, renewal of policies)
• Manages 403B plan including employee enrollment, payment and reporting
• Supports the Director of Human Resources to track employee timesheets, time clock punches and leave accrual
• Knowledgeable and supports the updates of personnel policies and communicates policy changes to LBPA staff
• Maintains employee personnel files and records
• Manages recruit process and onboarding for staff positions

Administration:

• Works with Executive Director and Director of Development to develop annual and long-range plans to support and advance LBP’s strategic goals
• Assists the Executive Director and staff with grant proposal budgets
• Prepares annual tax filing

Professional Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting: Master’s Degree preferred
• Expert in QuickBooks, Toast and other software that will support the building of the organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and other software applications
• Knowledge of and experience in nonprofit accounting practices and guidelines
• Five to ten years previous bookkeeping and accounting experience
• Knowledge of and experience in HR practices and guidelines
• Excellent writing and communication skills are required
• Performs other duties as required by the Executive Director

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter and resume along with 5 references to:

Little Black Pearl
Attn: Arlesia Juran, Director of Human Resources 1060 E 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60653

Email your resume and cover letter to: Ljuran@blackpearl.org

Deadline for applications: Open until filled

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60653 (Required)

Work Location: In person