Finance and Administrative Director
About the role
The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) is the state's largest professional association and union representing educators and education support professionals. As an affiliate of the National Education Association, NCAE advocates for public education, champions the rights and working conditions of education employees, and works to ensure every student in North Carolina has access to a great public school.
Primary Responsibilities
Financial Leadership: Maintain an effective accounting system and provide overall administration and management of the accounting function, including budget formulation and execution, treasury, payroll, audit, and financial reporting.
Strategic Budget, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Analysis, and Membership Status (counts and dues receivable) reports: Provide these reports directly to the Executive Director, the President, the Board of Directors, and the Budget and Finance Committee.
Multi-year financial planning: Align with the Association's organizing and strategic priorities.
Dues processing and accounting: Ensure compliance with applicable law and oversee membership dues processing.
Annual audit process: Lead the annual audit process and serve as the primary staff liaison to external auditors and the Budget and Finance Committee.
Leverage financial resources: Work with investment consultant(s) to leverage financial resources to meet the organizational strategic plan needs.
Organizational Leadership: Serve on Executive level leadership team, develop operational strategies, advise on financial position, risks, and opportunities, integrate data analytics within assigned departments, and ensure inclusion within executive team meetings.
Administration & Human Resources: Oversee human resources functions including workforce planning, recruitment, benefits, employee relations, and compliance. Participate in the collective bargaining process with the staff union and support the administration of collective bargaining agreements. Serve as Plan Administrator for staff retirement and benefit plans. Provide consultation, advice, training, and assistance to staff and local affiliates regarding their administrative and financial operations.
Technology, Risk & Operations: Oversee information technology, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, and data governance. Manage organizational risk, insurance, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. Oversee facilities and administrative services to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
Qualifications
Deep experience in nonprofit, union, public school, or membership-organization finance and administration with at least ten (7) years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience at a nonprofit organization, union, educational institution, association, school district, or other large membership organization.
Experience in an organization reporting up through a CFO or equivalent, with responsibility for budget development and oversight at or above $12 million dollars in expenditure.
CPA, MBA, or advanced degree in a relevant field.
Expertise in nonprofit accounting standards, audit, budgeting, treasury, and internal controls.
Experience in transitioning enterprise resource planning.
Staff management experience of at least 5 years, including a preference in experience in a union workplace and experience negotiating and enforcing a collective bargaining agreement.
Commitment to the mission of public education and the labor movement.
Preferred
Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams across finance, HR, IT, and operations.
Experience with labor unions.
Experience working with and advising a Board of Directors.
Experience participating in collective bargaining with a staff union.
Familiarity with PAC and campaign finance compliance.
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an office environment in Raleigh, with periodic in-state travel and one to two national events. Ability to work extended and irregular hours, including some evenings and weekends, during budget cycles, audits, and organizational events such as Board meetings. Valid driver's license and ability to travel to affiliate offices and worksites as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
NCAE offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and competitive with above market retirement benefits, a defined-benefit pension plan, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid leave and holidays, employer provided FSA/HRA monies, expense reimbursements, 401k plan, life insurance and LTD, and professional development support.
How to Apply
To apply, submit a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position, a current resume, and three professional references to the link below. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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Equal Opportunity Employment: NCAE is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call Angela Schell in Human Resources 919-755-5541.