The Wayside Inn seeks a proactive, dynamic and experienced Director of Finance to join its team to be responsible for a wide range of financial and administrative management responsibilities. Reporting to the Innkeeper and working with the Director of Community Engagement and other department managers, as well as the Board of Trustees, the Director of Finance must be a strategic and disciplined thinker who will provide strong, innovative financial stewardship, grants management, account management, and fiscal oversight. The Director of Finance ensures strategic implementation of long-term strategic goals. The Director of Finance will serve as a resource on all financial and some operations matters. The incumbent assists the Innkeeper with oversight of all financial, operational and administrative activities. The new Director of Finance will also be expected to serve on the Board’s Finance and Development Committees, which meet bi-monthly.

Strategic Financial Management

• Serve as a strategic business partner to the Innkeeper, Leadership Team (which includes Director of Community Engagement), and Board.
• Provide organization-wide strategic leadership, planning, analysis and management of the Organization’s revenues, expenses, and finances
• Comfort with navigating all legal and compliance standards for grants, foundations and major gifts management
• Establish financial and capital strategies consistent with defined strategic priorities
• In consultation with the Innkeeper and the Board of Trustees, create, administer, monitor and adapt the Organization’s strategic financial plan, operating and capital budgets and other financial matters as needed
• Prepare and present financial and management reports to the Innkeeper, Board and various committees
• Evaluate and improve financial systems, internal controls and operations by championing continuous improvement, adopting best practices and effectively utilizing technology
• Manage all business office operations including budgeting and accounting, financial modeling and analysis, payroll, human resources, risk management, employee benefits, cash management, accounts receivable and payable, and contract administration
• Manage operational cash flow, manage banking, loan and lease agreements and assess and develop plans to meet anticipated financial requirements of the Inn
• Collaborate with auditors to ensure compliance with applicable accounting procedures and standards; oversee and actively participate in the annual audit and tax process
• Manage the timely and accurate filing of all required financial reports in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with the IRS and other regulatory standards and requirements
• Manage financial aspects of the Inn’s function, program, and event activities.
• Work with the Treasurer (Board position) and finance committee to ensure integrity of all financial matters and proper reporting

Planning, Development, Response Administration

• Participate on a variety of committees as needed: Finance Committee, Development Committee, and Facilities Committee
• Manage institutional risk to ensure the safety of personnel and visitors in their use of facilities; implement appropriate safety policies and maintain appropriate levels of insurance to protect property and cover the liability of the school and the school’s employees and directors.
• With the Innkeeper, architects and the Facilities Committee, plan campus development and oversee capital projects management and strategic planning
• Serve on the Management Team and the Emergency Response Team
• Work with colleagues to identify areas in which greater coordination or collaboration can improve the quality or cost-effectiveness of operations, services and administrative support.