To apply, please contact Darlene Johnson, Program Director, Texas Encore Fellowships at: djohnson@encore.org
Encore paid Fellowship for a Finance Fellow
Location: Austin, TX (remote candidates will be considered)
Peak Performers is a non-profit staffing agency that needs a Finance fellow. Peak Performers specializes in recruiting people living with disabilities and/or chronic medical conditions for temporary, temp-to-permanent, and direct hire positions
Position Description
This unique role will be structured as a partnership between the Fellow and Peak's new VP of Finance with the goal of launching a new Finance and Accounting organization, processes and systems for our Insourcing Transition Initiative.
Initial List of Activities that Selected Candidate will lead:
Design specific accounting processes and procedures for specific modules within Accounting Cycle [TBD]
Draft corresponding sections within Financial Policies & Procedures manual for Management Team's & Board of Directors' approval
Work with vendor to configure of ERP system for same modules
Prepare data to be loaded /converted into new system
Conduct functionality and process testing
Provide post-implementation troubleshooting and team support
Design and Integrate Cash Management / Treasury processes with new Banking Partner(s)
Perform significant controllership functions [TBD], including but not limited to end-of-period adjustments, period-end close, financial statement preparation, and team coaching & mentorship in the Post-Implementation phase
Prepare for Peak's first-ever audit for the 2021 fiscal [calendar] year and IRS Form 990 preparation
Initial Activities where Fellow will lend significant knowledge and support:
Initial List of Activities that Selected Candidate will lead:
Design specific accounting processes and procedures for specific modules within Accounting Cycle [TBD]
Draft corresponding sections within Financial Policies & Procedures manual for Management Team's & Board of Directors' approval
Work with vendor to configure of ERP system for same modules
Prepare data to be loaded /converted into new system
Conduct functionality and process testing
Provide post-implementation troubleshooting and team support
Design and Integrate Cash Management / Treasury processes with new Banking Partner(s)
Perform significant controllership functions [TBD], including but not limited to end-of-period adjustments, period-end close, financial statement preparation, and team coaching & mentorship in the Post-Implementation phase
Prepare for Peak's first-ever audit for the 2021 fiscal [calendar] year and IRS Form 990 preparation
Initial Activities where Fellow will lend significant knowledge and support:
Finalize Insourcing Transition Plan/Timeline Develop overall plan for developing full-cycle accounting processes with appropriate internal controls
Design specific accounting processes and procedures for specific modules within Accounting Cycle
Develop Financial Policies & Procedures manual for Management Team and Board of Director approval
Selection of Financial Accounting / ERP system Collabore with ERP
Vendor for implementation planning/timeline, system configuration, training
Recruit, Select, Onboard, Train new Finance team members
Establish new Banking and Investment Advisor relationships
Fellowship Stipend
$20,000 (for 1,000 hours), part time
About Encore Paid Fellowships
Encore paid Fellowships match those nearing retirement or in retirement with capacity building positions in nonprofits, to help transition skills to the sector, gain experience in the sector, network and learn about the nonprofit world.
Encore paid Fellowships match those nearing retirement or in retirement with capacity building positions in nonprofits, to help transition skills to the sector, gain experience in the sector, network and learn about the nonprofit world.
If you are interested in this role, contact Darlene Johnson, Program
Director, Texas Encore Fellowships at:djohnson@encore.org
Learn more about Encore programs:www.encore.org/fellowships
