126 Finance Director jobs in Boston

SOLA, Inc.

Remote: US-based

Finance Director

Start Date: Immediate

sola-afghanistan.org

Overview

SOLA Inc (The School of Leadership Afghanistan) is a nonprofit organization based in the United States, whose mission is to educate Afghan girls. SOLA Inc. provides oversight, funding and operational support, and governance to a number of programs, the largest of which is SOLA School, Rwanda. SOLA School is an Afghan-led school for Afghan girls, the only school of its kind in the world. Named for the Pashto word for peace, SOLA was founded in 2016 by visionary educator Shabana Basij-Rasikh and is committed to developing the next generation of Afghan female leaders. The school provides a rigorous academic program in a safe, supportive environment for Afghan girls in Grades 6-12. For the first five years of SOLA, the school operated in Kabul, Afghanistan. In 2021, following the return of the Taliban, the program relocated to Kigali, Rwanda. The school currently offers a boarding program, and plans are underway to expand the campus to accommodate additional students. In 2024, the SOLAx program was launched, expanding educational access to Afghan girls worldwide, via an innovative app-based platform.

Now, SOLA Inc is seeking an experienced and mission-aligned individual to serve as its next Finance Director. Reporting directly to President and co-founder, Shabana Basij-Rasikh, the Finance Director oversees the Senior Accountant and partners closely with colleagues at SOLA, Inc., SOLA School, Rwanda and SOLAx. The position is fully remote, and the Finance Director is expected to contribute positively and frequently to SOLAS highly collaborative and convivial team culture. This exciting opportunity is available immediately. Ideal candidates will show considerable experience in nonprofit accounting and team management and commitment to SOLAS mission. This is a remarkable opportunity to make a lasting impact to a transformational organization.

Mission

The SOLA mission is to educate Afghan girls: to create a leadership generation of women who will one day return home to Afghanistan and rebuild all that the Taliban have destroyed. What began in Kabul continues now in Rwanda.

At a Glance

Established: 2016

SOLA Inc: 13 employees

SOLA School, Rwanda: 75 employees

SOLA School, Rwanda Enrollment: 150

Long Term Investment Funds: $20 million

Annual operating budget: $.6 million

Responsibilities

The SOLA, Inc. Finance Director serves as:

1. The finance and accounting thought leader for all SOLA entities
2. The managing finance director of SOLA Inc. and SOLAx

SOLA Finance Leadership

• Own the School of Leadership-Afghanistan ERP (NetSuite). Maintain and continuously improve functionality, workflows, integrations, and automations.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording and entry of all financial transactions, enterprise wide. Consolidate financial reporting for SOLA entities.
• Ensure all entities follow documented internal controls. Continuously improve internal controls.
• Establish and maintain accounting manual and improve documentation of internal processes.
• Oversee the fiscal management and accounting of SOLA School Rwanda. Mentor and provide ongoing training to the Rwandan accounting staff.
• Expectations of a minimum two (2) visits to SOLA School in Rwanda annually
• Interface regularly with management and other SOLA staff in the US and in Rwanda.
• Review and communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financials with the president, the Treasurer, the Finance and Investment Committees of the Board, and the Board
• Serve as the staff liaison to the Board of Directors Finance and Audit Committee and the Investment Committee.
• Produce timely and fully costed assessments for proposals for school improvement and development initiated by SOLAs president, ensuring they are sustainable through long-term financial plans.
• Maintain / establish a comprehensive set of finance and financial governance policies.
• Serve as the staff liaison to the Construction Committee and oversee the fiscal management of construction and capital projects.

SOLA Inc. & SOLAx Managing Finance Director

• Manage the SOLA Inc. finance team (currently one accountant).
• Oversee all financial transactions and accounting for SOLA Inc. and SOLAx.
• Oversee all financial period closing processes including balancing liabilities, intercompany elimination, investment and banking account reconciliations, fixed asset depreciation, etc.
• Track fixed assets and depreciation.
• Manage SOLAs banking relationships and bank accounts.
• Manage expense management program and corporate purchasing card program platform (Navan).
• Manage SOLAs cash and short-term investments, ensuring adequate liquidity to meet requirements while optimizing the return on money market investments.
• Drive budget control protocols including effective and compliant vendor selection, contract, and payment.
• Lead the development of annual budgets and near-term and long-term financial projections.
• Oversee annual audit, report results to the Board of Directors Finance and Audit Committee.
• Prepare 990 reports. Ensure that all required tax and state filings are made on time. Ensure all regulatory requirements are adhered to and evidenced.
• Work with the Development staff to track and manage all gifts, grants, and other revenues. Track restricted or directed revenues and related expenses.
• Support Development with relevant materials for grant applications, donor stewardship reports, etc.
• Prepare and approve payroll.

Candidate Requirements

• CPA or other accounting license or certificate
• Significant nonprofit accounting experience
• Management / leadership experience
• Located in the US, with ability to work in the United States (US citizenship or green card)
• Willingness to travel to Rwanda at least two times a year to visit campus

The most competitive candidates are likely to possess most or all the following qualities:

• Experience working in educational settings;
• Experience using NetSuite ERP;
• Superb communication skills; excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills to a wide variety of stakeholders;
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex subjects, distill them, and then communicate them to varied audiences;
• Ability to supervise, manage, and delegate multiple functions and activities;
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and work effectively under pressure;
• Cultural competency and the capacity to work effectively with diverse constituencies
• Proven record of accomplishment designing, implementing, and managing large-scale organizational change;
• Experience on senior administrative teams and working with non-profit Boards;
• Skilled at negotiating, initiating, and stewarding contracts with external vendors.

Learn More

Click on the links below to learn more about SOLA INC.

School Website

School History

To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to contact the consultant directly. The search will move very quickly, and candidates are encouraged to submit the following materials as separate PDF documents as soon as possible:

• A cover letter expressing their interest in this particular position
• A current rsum
• List of five professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidates permission)

Sara Shulman

Practice Leader Development and Finance/Senior Consultant

The full-time salary for this position is 115,000- 130,000. The starting salary is based upon, but not limited to, several factors which include years of experience, education level, and expertise. SOLA Inc. employees work remotely.

About the job Finance Director

The Pioneers is looking for a finance director with excellent organizational and analytical skills. The director is expected to be detail-oriented, knowledgeable on statistics, have strong problem-solving skills, and an investigative nature.

Budgeting and Analysis

• Manage annual preparation of a mission-driven budget, working in close collaboration with the Executive Team and outsourced accounting team.
• Conduct financial analyses to allow the Executive Team and program leaders to make data-informed decisions.
• Manage cash and ensure funds are adequate to meet operational needs.
• Lead annual audit preparation in collaboration with auditors
• Ensure completion of Form 990, Massachusetts Form PC and 1099 submissions.
• Lead preparation of monthly invoices and financial reports for a wide range of Funds, Grants and Donations.
• Support execution of grants and contract documents, ensuring appropriate systems are in place for billing and financial reporting.
• Ensure cash receipts are coded and properly reflected in the general ledger
• Process accounts payable via BILL and manual checks, record all business transactions in QuickBooks.
• Reconcile credit cards on a monthly basis with support of Operations Manager.

• Collaborate with outsourced accounting to manage monthly close and produce financial statements.
• Along with the Executive Director, staff the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors; schedule meetings and support the preparation of reports and agendas.
• Provide training and technical assistance for staff to support the development of financial literacy and management and skills within the team.
• Maintain up-to-date industry knowledge via regular research, training, and consultation.
• Collaborate with Operations and Information Technology department to renew or improve system applications.
• Other duties maybe assigned.

• Bachelor's degree preferred or relevant experience.
• Strong financial analysis skills, ability to make sense of complex financial data and translate it for a wide range of audiences.
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Products, Expense Management Software, QuickBooks Online, ability to assess, learn, and lead the implementation of new digital systems.
• Minimum 5 years' experience preferred.

Overview The Salvation Army’s Massachusetts Divisional Headquarters is hiring a Divisional Finance Director and offers excellent benefit package to eligible employees including: Generous paid time off every year that includes: vacation and sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days. Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment) Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life Flexible Spending Accounts Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program Most importantly – a job with a good purpose! Location : 25 Shawmut Rd, Canton, MA Pay Range : $200-$220K depending upon qualifications and experience Exemption : Exempt Core Hours: 8:30am to 4:00pm The Divisional Finance Director (DFD) plans, develops, administers, leads, and supervises The Salvation Army’s Massachusetts Divisional Finance Department, which includes the accounting, finance, and personnel functions, as well as oversees the strategic planning and evaluation of these operations, ensuring they are effective, efficient, and compliant to all legal requirements, standards, and regulations. In addition, the DFD oversees the development, administration, and maintenance of the corps and divisional budgets and monitors to ensure compliance, as well as collaborates with Divisional Leadership and Corps Officers to ensure programs are supported efficiently. Finally, the DFD collaborates with the Advancement team to ensure fundraising efforts are supported and monitored for efficiency and success. Manage and direct the daily operations of the Massachusetts Finance Department to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of all assigned operations. Responsible for supervision and deployment of all Finance Department staff, including the hiring, performance evaluation, and disciplinary processes. Ensure the Divisional Commander is informed monthly of the financial condition of all units within the Division. Serve as a member of Command Finance Council, and as Secretary of the Command Finance Council. Ensure maintenance of effective internal controls to provide for the safeguarding of assets and reliability of financial statements. Ensure Divisional compliance with GAAP, with guidance from the Territorial Finance Department. Ensure adherence to organizational fiscal policies and procedures, as well as develop supplemental fiscal policy and procedures as necessary. Ensure compliance with all organizational reporting requirements and contract financial reporting requirements for private or public funding, licensing, or regulatory agencies. Oversee budget construction and approval process for all units within the Massachusetts Division. Oversee fiscal year end consolidation for the Massachusetts Division. Review and approve Contracts through the Contracts Database. Review and approve estate distributions and withdrawals through the Estates Database. Review and approval of items submitted via the Delegation of Authority for finance. Establish business relationships with banks and other financial institutions as needed. Ensure all bank accounts are covered by official Powers of Attorney, issued in accordance with organizational policy. Ensure completion of the Officer Tax Grant calculation process for the Massachusetts Division. Ensure completion of the annual Officer vehicle fringe benefit calculation. Maintain a working knowledge of TSA Orders and Regulations, official policy directives, and Minutes relating to all areas of assignment and supervision. Maintain inventory of the Divisional vehicle fleet, work with the Divisional Commander for the deployment, sale, and disposition of vehicle fleet. Responsible for procurement of vehicles for the Divisional Headquarters fleet. Manage Smart Data approval for designated positions. Manage employee cell phone plan. Serve as a member of the Massachusetts Mission Alignment Council, Stewardship Review Committee, and Contracts Compliance Committee Attend Corps or Area Services Advisory Board meetings, as needed or requested by DC Complete Annual Command Review schedules, as assigned. Perform annual evaluations of direct subordinates. Complete all special projects, as needed or assigned by the DC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, as well as master’s degree in business administration or finance related field Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant. Fifteen or more years of accounting experience in a computerized environment, part of which should be in non-profit accounting. 10 or more years of successful fiscal management experience with government and public funding sources. 8 or more years of successful experience in a not-for-profit finance supervisory leadership role. Working knowledge of organizational accounting software. Proficient in the development and creation of financial reports. Experience in Salvation Army operations is strongly preferred. Proficient in the Microsoft Office. Excellent written, oral and presentation skills. Able to teach and give constructive guidance. Able to work independently, as well as within a complex team. Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet The Salvation Army’s insurance requirements. Must possess an understanding of and support the mission of The Salvation Army. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law. The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: vacation and sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government's Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly - a job with a good purpose!

• Manage and direct the daily operations of the Massachusetts Finance Department to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of all assigned operations.
• Responsible for supervision and deployment of all Finance Department staff, including the hiring, performance evaluation, and disciplinary processes.
• Ensure the Divisional Commander is informed monthly of the financial condition of all units within the Division.
• Serve as a member of Command Finance Council, and as Secretary of the Command Finance Council.
• Ensure maintenance of effective internal controls to provide for the safeguarding of assets and reliability of financial statements.
• Ensure Divisional compliance with GAAP, with guidance from the Territorial Finance Department.
• Ensure adherence to organizational fiscal policies and procedures, as well as develop supplemental fiscal policy and procedures as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all organizational reporting requirements and contract financial reporting requirements for private or public funding, licensing, or regulatory agencies.
• Oversee budget construction and approval process for all units within the Massachusetts Division.
• Oversee fiscal year end consolidation for the Massachusetts Division.
• Review and approve Contracts through the Contracts Database.
• Review and approve estate distributions and withdrawals through the Estates Database.
• Review and approval of items submitted via the Delegation of Authority for finance.
• Establish business relationships with banks and other financial institutions as needed.
• Ensure all bank accounts are covered by official Powers of Attorney, issued in accordance with organizational policy.
• Ensure completion of the Officer Tax Grant calculation process for the Massachusetts Division.
• Ensure completion of the annual Officer vehicle fringe benefit calculation.
• Maintain a working knowledge of TSA Orders and Regulations, official policy directives, and Minutes relating to all areas of assignment and supervision.
• Maintain inventory of the Divisional vehicle fleet, work with the Divisional Commander for the deployment, sale, and disposition of vehicle fleet.
• Responsible for procurement of vehicles for the Divisional Headquarters fleet.
• Manage Smart Data approval for designated positions.
• Manage employee cell phone plan.
• Serve as a member of the Massachusetts Mission Alignment Council, Stewardship Review Committee, and Contracts Compliance Committee
• Attend Corps or Area Services Advisory Board meetings, as needed or requested by DC
• Complete Annual Command Review schedules, as assigned.
• Perform annual evaluations of direct subordinates.
• Complete all special projects, as needed or assigned by the DC

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, as well as master's degree in business administration or finance related field
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant.
• Fifteen or more years of accounting experience in a computerized environment, part of which should be in non-profit accounting.
• 10 or more years of successful fiscal management experience with government and public funding sources.
• 8 or more years of successful experience in a not-for-profit finance supervisory leadership role.
• Working knowledge of organizational accounting software.
• Proficient in the development and creation of financial reports.
• Experience in Salvation Army operations is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills.
• Able to teach and give constructive guidance.
• Able to work independently, as well as within a complex team.
• Possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet The Salvation Army's insurance requirements.
• Must possess an understanding of and support the mission of The Salvation Army.

SOLA, Inc.

Remote: US-based

Finance Director

Start Date: Immediate

sola-afghanistan.org

Overview

SOLA Inc (The School of Leadership – Afghanistan) is a nonprofit organization based in the United States, whose mission is to educate Afghan girls. SOLA Inc. provides oversight, funding and operational support, and governance to a number of programs, the largest of which is SOLA School, Rwanda. SOLA School is an Afghan-led school for Afghan girls, the only school of its kind in the world. Named for the Pashto word for peace, SOLA was founded in 2016 by visionary educator Shabana Basij-Rasikh and is committed to developing the next generation of Afghan female leaders. The school provides a rigorous academic program in a safe, supportive environment for Afghan girls in Grades 6-12. For the first five years of SOLA, the school operated in Kabul, Afghanistan. In 2021, following the return of the Taliban, the program relocated to Kigali, Rwanda. The school currently offers a boarding program, and plans are underway to expand the campus to accommodate additional students. In 2024, the SOLAx program was launched, expanding educational access to Afghan girls worldwide, via an innovative app-based platform.

Now, SOLA Inc is seeking an experienced and mission-aligned individual to serve as its next Finance Director. Reporting directly to President and co-founder, Shabana Basij-Rasikh, the Finance Director oversees the Senior Accountant and partners closely with colleagues at SOLA, Inc., SOLA School, Rwanda and SOLAx. The position is fully remote, and the Finance Director is expected to contribute positively and frequently to SOLA’S highly collaborative and convivial team culture. This exciting opportunity is available immediately. Ideal candidates will show considerable experience in nonprofit accounting and team management and commitment to SOLA’S mission. This is a remarkable opportunity to make a lasting impact to a transformational organization.

Mission

The SOLA mission is to educate Afghan girls: to create a leadership generation of women who will one day return home to Afghanistan and rebuild all that the Taliban have destroyed. What began in Kabul continues now in Rwanda.

At a Glance

Established: 2016

SOLA Inc: 13 employees

SOLA School, Rwanda: 75 employees

SOLA School, Rwanda Enrollment: 150

Long Term Investment Funds: $20 million

Annual operating budget: $.6 million

Responsibilities

The SOLA, Inc. Finance Director serves as:

1. The finance and accounting thought leader for all SOLA entities
2. The managing finance director of SOLA Inc. and SOLAx

SOLA Finance Leadership

• Own the School of Leadership-Afghanistan ERP (NetSuite). Maintain and continuously improve functionality, workflows, integrations, and automations.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording and entry of all financial transactions, enterprise wide. Consolidate financial reporting for SOLA entities.
• Ensure all entities follow documented internal controls. Continuously improve internal controls.
• Establish and maintain accounting manual and improve documentation of internal processes.
• Oversee the fiscal management and accounting of SOLA School Rwanda. Mentor and provide ongoing training to the Rwandan accounting staff.
• Expectations of a minimum two (2) visits to SOLA School in Rwanda annually
• Interface regularly with management and other SOLA staff in the US and in Rwanda.
• Review and communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financials with the president, the Treasurer, the Finance and Investment Committees of the Board, and the Board
• Serve as the staff liaison to the Board of Directors Finance and Audit Committee and the Investment Committee.
• Produce timely and fully costed assessments for proposals for school improvement and development initiated by SOLA’s president, ensuring they are sustainable through long-term financial plans.
• Maintain / establish a comprehensive set of finance and financial governance policies.
• Serve as the staff liaison to the Construction Committee and oversee the fiscal management of construction and capital projects.

SOLA Inc. & SOLAx Managing Finance Director

• Manage the SOLA Inc. finance team (currently one accountant).
• Oversee all financial transactions and accounting for SOLA Inc. and SOLAx.
• Oversee all financial period closing processes including balancing liabilities, intercompany elimination, investment and banking account reconciliations, fixed asset depreciation, etc.
• Track fixed assets and depreciation.
• Manage SOLA’s banking relationships and bank accounts.
• Manage expense management program and corporate purchasing card program platform (Navan).
• Manage SOLA’s cash and short-term investments, ensuring adequate liquidity to meet requirements while optimizing the return on money market investments.
• Drive budget control protocols including effective and compliant vendor selection, contract, and payment.
• Lead the development of annual budgets and near-term and long-term financial projections.
• Oversee annual audit, report results to the Board of Directors Finance and Audit Committee.
• Prepare 990 reports. Ensure that all required tax and state filings are made on time. Ensure all regulatory requirements are adhered to and evidenced.
• Work with the Development staff to track and manage all gifts, grants, and other revenues. Track restricted or directed revenues and related expenses.
• Support Development with relevant materials for grant applications, donor stewardship reports, etc.
• Prepare and approve payroll.

Candidate Requirements

• CPA or other accounting license or certificate
• Significant nonprofit accounting experience
• Management / leadership experience
• Located in the US, with ability to work in the United States (US citizenship or green card)
• Willingness to travel to Rwanda at least two times a year to visit campus

The most competitive candidates are likely to possess most or all the following qualities:

• Experience working in educational settings;
• Experience using NetSuite ERP;
• Superb communication skills; excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills to a wide variety of stakeholders;
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex subjects, distill them, and then communicate them to varied audiences;
• Ability to supervise, manage, and delegate multiple functions and activities;
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and work effectively under pressure;
• Cultural competency and the capacity to work effectively with diverse constituencies
• Proven record of accomplishment designing, implementing, and managing large-scale organizational change;
• Experience on senior administrative teams and working with non-profit Boards;
• Skilled at negotiating, initiating, and stewarding contracts with external vendors.

Learn More

Click on the links below to learn more about SOLA INC.

School Website

School History

To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to contact the consultant directly. The search will move very quickly, and candidates are encouraged to submit the following materials as separate PDF documents as soon as possible:

• A cover letter expressing their interest in this particular position
• A current résumé
• List of five professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission)

Sara Shulman

Practice Leader – Development and Finance/Senior Consultant

The full-time salary for this position is $115,000-$13 ,000. The starting salary is based upon, but not limited to, several factors which include years of experience, education level, and expertise. SOLA Inc. employees work remotely.

SOLA, Inc.

Remote: US-based

Finance Director

Start Date: Immediate

sola-afghanistan.org

Overview

SOLA Inc (The School of Leadership – Afghanistan) is a nonprofit organization based in the United States, whose mission is to educate Afghan girls. SOLA Inc. provides oversight, funding and operational support, and governance to a number of programs, the largest of which is SOLA School, Rwanda. SOLA School is an Afghan-led school for Afghan girls, the only school of its kind in the world. Named for the Pashto word for peace, SOLA was founded in 2016 by visionary educator Shabana Basij-Rasikh and is committed to developing the next generation of Afghan female leaders. The school provides a rigorous academic program in a safe, supportive environment for Afghan girls in Grades 6-12. For the first five years of SOLA, the school operated in Kabul, Afghanistan. In 2021, following the return of the Taliban, the program relocated to Kigali, Rwanda. The school currently offers a boarding program, and plans are underway to expand the campus to accommodate additional students. In 2024, the SOLAx program was launched, expanding educational access to Afghan girls worldwide, via an innovative app-based platform.

Now, SOLA Inc is seeking an experienced and mission-aligned individual to serve as its next Finance Director. Reporting directly to President and co-founder, Shabana Basij-Rasikh, the Finance Director oversees the Senior Accountant and partners closely with colleagues at SOLA, Inc., SOLA School, Rwanda and SOLAx. The position is fully remote, and the Finance Director is expected to contribute positively and frequently to SOLA’S highly collaborative and convivial team culture. This exciting opportunity is available immediately. Ideal candidates will show considerable experience in nonprofit accounting and team management and commitment to SOLA’S mission. This is a remarkable opportunity to make a lasting impact to a transformational organization.

Mission

The SOLA mission is to educate Afghan girls: to create a leadership generation of women who will one day return home to Afghanistan and rebuild all that the Taliban have destroyed. What began in Kabul continues now in Rwanda.

At a Glance

Established: 2016

SOLA Inc: 13 employees

SOLA School, Rwanda: 75 employees

SOLA School, Rwanda Enrollment: 150

Long Term Investment Funds: $20 million

Annual operating budget: $.6 million

Responsibilities

The SOLA, Inc. Finance Director serves as:

1. The finance and accounting thought leader for all SOLA entities
2. The managing finance director of SOLA Inc. and SOLAx

SOLA Finance Leadership

• Own the School of Leadership-Afghanistan ERP (NetSuite). Maintain and continuously improve functionality, workflows, integrations, and automations.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording and entry of all financial transactions, enterprise wide. Consolidate financial reporting for SOLA entities.
• Ensure all entities follow documented internal controls. Continuously improve internal controls.
• Establish and maintain accounting manual and improve documentation of internal processes.
• Oversee the fiscal management and accounting of SOLA School Rwanda. Mentor and provide ongoing training to the Rwandan accounting staff.
• Expectations of a minimum two (2) visits to SOLA School in Rwanda annually
• Interface regularly with management and other SOLA staff in the US and in Rwanda.
• Review and communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financials with the president, the Treasurer, the Finance and Investment Committees of the Board, and the Board
• Serve as the staff liaison to the Board of Directors Finance and Audit Committee and the Investment Committee.
• Produce timely and fully costed assessments for proposals for school improvement and development initiated by SOLA’s president, ensuring they are sustainable through long-term financial plans.
• Maintain / establish a comprehensive set of finance and financial governance policies.
• Serve as the staff liaison to the Construction Committee and oversee the fiscal management of construction and capital projects.

SOLA Inc. & SOLAx Managing Finance Director

• Manage the SOLA Inc. finance team (currently one accountant).
• Oversee all financial transactions and accounting for SOLA Inc. and SOLAx.
• Oversee all financial period closing processes including balancing liabilities, intercompany elimination, investment and banking account reconciliations, fixed asset depreciation, etc.
• Track fixed assets and depreciation.
• Manage SOLA’s banking relationships and bank accounts.
• Manage expense management program and corporate purchasing card program platform (Navan).
• Manage SOLA’s cash and short-term investments, ensuring adequate liquidity to meet requirements while optimizing the return on money market investments.
• Drive budget control protocols including effective and compliant vendor selection, contract, and payment.
• Lead the development of annual budgets and near-term and long-term financial projections.
• Oversee annual audit, report results to the Board of Directors Finance and Audit Committee.
• Prepare 990 reports. Ensure that all required tax and state filings are made on time. Ensure all regulatory requirements are adhered to and evidenced.
• Work with the Development staff to track and manage all gifts, grants, and other revenues. Track restricted or directed revenues and related expenses.
• Support Development with relevant materials for grant applications, donor stewardship reports, etc.
• Prepare and approve payroll.

Candidate Requirements

• CPA or other accounting license or certificate
• Significant nonprofit accounting experience
• Management / leadership experience
• Located in the US, with ability to work in the United States (US citizenship or green card)
• Willingness to travel to Rwanda at least two times a year to visit campus

The most competitive candidates are likely to possess most or all the following qualities:

• Experience working in educational settings;
• Experience using NetSuite ERP;
• Superb communication skills; excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills to a wide variety of stakeholders;
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex subjects, distill them, and then communicate them to varied audiences;
• Ability to supervise, manage, and delegate multiple functions and activities;
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and work effectively under pressure;
• Cultural competency and the capacity to work effectively with diverse constituencies
• Proven record of accomplishment designing, implementing, and managing large-scale organizational change;
• Experience on senior administrative teams and working with non-profit Boards;
• Skilled at negotiating, initiating, and stewarding contracts with external vendors.

Learn More

Click on the links below to learn more about SOLA INC.

School Website

School History

To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to contact the consultant directly. The search will move very quickly, and candidates are encouraged to submit the following materials as separate PDF documents as soon as possible:

• A cover letter expressing their interest in this particular position
• A current résumé
• List of five professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission)

Sara Shulman

Practice Leader – Development and Finance/Senior Consultant

The full-time salary for this position is $115,000-$13 ,000. The starting salary is based upon, but not limited to, several factors which include years of experience, education level, and expertise. SOLA Inc. employees work remotely.

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit- High Performance

At Boston Scientific, well give you the opportunity to harness all thats within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, well help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, youll be supported in progressing whatever your ambitions.

About the role:
The Sr. Finance Director will lead a geographically dispersed team with overall responsibility for driving financial excellence across the Global Supply Chain (GSC) organization. This role oversees all aspects of financial close and reporting, as well as quarterly budgeting and forecasting processes. The leader will work in close partnership with GSC leadership and Controllers across global BSC sites to ensure timely, accurate, and insightful statutory and management reporting, including key performance indicators (KPIs).

This individual will champion financial integrity, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency, while identifying opportunities to enhance reporting accuracy and process effectiveness. Reporting directly to the VP, Global Operations Controller, the Senior Finance Director will also serve as a strategic advisor and chief of staff to the SVP of Global Supply Chain. This position is based in Marlborough and follows a hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities:

? Build and leverage a global network in operations, across regions and diverse business units and throughout the finance function.
? Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting oversee these processes, schedules activities to ensure timely completion and establishes tasks aligned with the Corporate and Global Supply Chain strategy. Scope includes operational spend as well as inventory and reserve performance.
? Participate in development of annual STRAT plan for GSC, assess investments through proper modeling, highlight of value-based outcomes and ensure alignment of resources to business requirements.
? Anticipates business needs and aligns resources to achieve commitments.
? Identifies trends in the financial reporting, assess and recommend actions while quantifying financial impacts from relevant business drivers.
? Combine financial experience with understanding of the business segments by function or region.
? Translate complex business questions and challenges into financial driven models, alternatives, commitments, savings and impacts.
? Communicate with all stakeholders across the network, including commercial partners, manufacturing sites, sterilizers, distribution centers, global customer care teams and regional/country level operations.
? Provide financial support for varied operational and network business decisions. This includes operational spend and working capital investments.
? Deliver quarterly planning and forecasting of inventory performance as part of the Companys cash flow analysis.
? Identifies and drives annual operating plan target setting and priorities for areas of responsibility and proposes action plans to achieve them.
? Leverage knowledge and experience to provide direction and insights to staff.
? Initiates business partnering activities within GSC and across BSC business units. Providing insight, modeling, and intelligence to drive decision making process and assess compliance to assumptions.
? Managing staff giving direction, oversee work processes, create development plans, etc.
? Key contact for internal and external audits of GSC locations.
? Shares finance best practices and drives standardization across existing businesses and dynamic growth regions. Continually improve financial management processes. Takes the initiative in business partnering activities.
? Anticipates, produces, and communicates actionable business and financial information monthly to Senior GSC Staff - including financial modeling and assessment of key financial and non-financial indicators to evaluate performance.
? Responsible for the annual standard cost setting
? Responsible for evaluating, monitoring and ensuring effective operation of internal controls and disclosure controls. When necessary, takes corrective action timely.

Basic Qualifications:

? Bachelors degree in accounting or finance. MBA and/or CPA preferred.
? 8-12 years of progressive experience in financial management and leadership.
? Proven ability to analyze drivers of financial performance, develop/lead divisional financial operating plans, and present analysis to various stakeholders.
? Demonstrated leadership at the individual, project, and team levels.
? Highly skilled at operating in a matrixed environment.
? Demonstrated ability to drive change and ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
? Proven ability to apply solid judgment in decision making.
? Proven ability to focus on details and maintain degree of accuracy.
? Proven ability to work under pressure and meet critical financial deadlines.
? Proven ability to build trust and gain the confidence of key internal and external stakeholders.
? Highest levels of personal and professional ethics and integrity.
? Superior interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate (written/oral) to all levels of the organization, with executive presence.
? Experience presenting to Senior level leadership
? Results-oriented. Strong organizational and time management skills.
? Strong PC skills, including solid spreadsheet and presentation program skills.

Requisition ID: 607496

Minimum Salary: $172500

Maximum Salary: $327800

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) see --will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isnt just business, its personal. And if youre a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Companys policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Nearest Major Market: Boston
Job Segment: Supply Chain, Supply, Finance MBA, Financial, Operations, Customer Service, Finance

Additional Location(s): N/A

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit- High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we'll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you'll be supported in progressing - whatever your ambitions.

About the role:
The Sr. Finance Director will lead a geographically dispersed team with overall responsibility for driving financial excellence across the Global Supply Chain (GSC) organization. This role oversees all aspects of financial close and reporting, as well as quarterly budgeting and forecasting processes. The leader will work in close partnership with GSC leadership and Controllers across global BSC sites to ensure timely, accurate, and insightful statutory and management reporting, including key performance indicators (KPIs).

This individual will champion financial integrity, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency, while identifying opportunities to enhance reporting accuracy and process effectiveness. Reporting directly to the VP, Global Operations Controller, the Senior Finance Director will also serve as a strategic advisor and chief of staff to the SVP of Global Supply Chain. This position is based in Marlborough and follows a hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities:

Build and leverage a global network in operations, across regions and diverse business units and throughout the finance function.
Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting - oversee these processes, schedules activities to ensure timely completion and establishes tasks aligned with the Corporate and Global Supply Chain strategy. Scope includes operational spend as well as inventory and reserve performance.
Participate in development of annual STRAT plan for GSC, assess investments through proper modeling, highlight of value-based outcomes and ensure alignment of resources to business requirements.
Anticipates business needs and aligns resources to achieve commitments.
Identifies trends in the financial reporting, assess and recommend actions while quantifying financial impacts from relevant business drivers.
Combine financial experience with understanding of the business segments by function or region.
Translate complex business questions and challenges into financial driven models, alternatives, commitments, savings and impacts.
Communicate with all stakeholders across the network, including commercial partners, manufacturing sites, sterilizers, distribution centers, global customer care teams and regional/country level operations.
Provide financial support for varied operational and network business decisions. This includes operational spend and working capital investments.
Deliver quarterly planning and forecasting of inventory performance as part of the Company's cash flow analysis.
Identifies and drives annual operating plan target setting and priorities for areas of responsibility and proposes action plans to achieve them.
Leverage knowledge and experience to provide direction and insights to staff.
Initiates business partnering activities within GSC and across BSC business units. Providing insight, modeling, and intelligence to drive decision making process and assess compliance to assumptions.
Managing staff- giving direction, oversee work processes, create development plans, etc.
Key contact for internal and external audits of GSC locations.
Shares finance best practices and drives standardization across existing businesses and dynamic growth regions. Continually improve financial management processes. Takes the initiative in business partnering activities.
Anticipates, produces, and communicates actionable business and financial information monthly to Senior GSC Staff - including financial modeling and assessment of key financial and non-financial indicators to evaluate performance.
Responsible for the annual standard cost setting
Responsible for evaluating, monitoring and ensuring effective operation of internal controls and disclosure controls. When necessary, takes corrective action timely.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. MBA and/or CPA preferred.
8-12 years of progressive experience in financial management and leadership.
Proven ability to analyze drivers of financial performance, develop/lead divisional financial operating plans, and present analysis to various stakeholders.
Demonstrated leadership at the individual, project, and team levels.
Highly skilled at operating in a matrixed environment.
Demonstrated ability to drive change and ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Proven ability to apply solid judgment in decision making.
Proven ability to focus on details and maintain degree of accuracy.
Proven ability to work under pressure and meet critical financial deadlines.
Proven ability to build trust and gain the confidence of key internal and external stakeholders.
Highest levels of personal and professional ethics and integrity.
Superior interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate (written/oral) to all levels of the organization, with executive presence.
Experience presenting to Senior level leadership
Results-oriented. Strong organizational and time management skills.
Strong PC skills, including solid spreadsheet and presentation program skills.

Requisition ID: 607496

Minimum Salary: $172500

Maximum Salary: $327800

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) - see vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most - united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do - as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn't just business, it's personal. And if you're a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company's policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Join Vertex Pharmaceuticals as the Finance Director, US Commercial Heme BU (Hybrid) . This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a leading biotechnology company focused on scientific innovation and transformative medicines.

The US Commercial Finance Director (Heme) will be a key member of the North America Commercial Finance Team, partnering directly with the US Commercial Vice President, Heme Business Unit . You will support the launch of innovative therapies like CASGEVY, a CRISPR-based treatment for Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia. Your responsibilities include providing strategic financial insights, managing revenue and expenses, and influencing decision-making to drive growth and profitability.

• Support US Commercial VP and BU leadership with financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making.
• Manage revenue and operating expenses, and provide insights to influence business strategies.
• Lead budget processes, forecasts, and long-term planning in alignment with global standards.
• Use data analytics to identify value creation opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Monitor business performance, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide strategic insights based on market trends and industry analysis.
• Identify ROI opportunities and support business case development.
• Develop and mentor team members, fostering an inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with HR on workforce planning and with other finance functions to improve processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in finance management, with experience in business partnering at an executive level.
• Deep understanding of drug development, commercialization, and market access.
• Strong analytical skills and financial modeling expertise.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex insights to senior stakeholders.

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Influence without authority and effective collaboration skills.
• Business acumen and industry knowledge.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and enterprise planning tools.
• Leadership in driving change and managing cross-functional projects.

Pay Range: $182,400 - $273,600

Work Arrangement: Hybrid or On-Site, with flexibility options.

Vertex offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, educational assistance, and more.

Vertex is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities and accommodations for individuals with disabilities.