Finance & Administrative Director

Physicians for Social Responsibility Los Angeles (PSR-LA) is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance and Administration Director is a new position that will manage finance, budgeting, bookkeeping, project management, HR, 501(c)3 compliance, human resources, IT and administrative support for the organization. 

Responsibilities:

PSR-LA has experienced significant growth over the past three years. As our needs and systems grow more complex, the Finance and Administration Director will be a strategic thought-partner and report to the Executive Director. As part of the Executive Management Team, the Director will guide the team in financial, administration and human resources management and decision-making. The Director will play a critical role in partnering with the Executive Director and the Management Team in strategic decision making, budget planning, reporting and operations as PSR-LA continues to build capacity after a period of significant growth. The Finance and Administration Director supervises the Finance and Administrative Associate, and provides oversight for organizational contractors and consultants.

Qualifications/Skills:

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptive and collaborative. They will have 3-5 years previous experience in nonprofit management with budgets in the scale of $1M - $5M and excitement about managing day to day operations and financial management. The successful candidate will be a hands-on and participative manager and will have the ability to lead and develop the PSR-LA finance and administration staff team with experience in the following areas: finance, budgeting, strategic planning, project management, human resources, administration, and IT.

Specific Requirements

• Proven experience in scaling an organization’s operational processes and procedures
• Previous experience with fiscal responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting, and audit coordination for either a division or significant program area
• Experience with oversight of a human resources function preferred
• At least 3-5 or more years of experience with three of those in a team management role
• Knowledge of systems like Expensify, Quickbooks, DocuSign and CRM databases
• Demonstrated success developing and evaluating program models, and selecting and successfully operationalizing programs
• Strong project management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth
• Experience having worked with a high-performance, collaborative, constructive peer group
• Strength in managing, developing, coaching, and retaining individuals and teams, empowering them to elevate their levels of responsibility, span-of-control, and performance
• A track record in financial management of grants
• Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with vendors; knowledge of accounting and reporting software
• A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision-making
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for PSR-LA's mission 
• Understanding of and commitment to racial, social and environmental justice is a must

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or other related field required, with MBA, CPA or related Master’s Degree preferred. Experience and training directly related to this position will be considered in lieu of the degree. 

Employment Status: Full-Time Exempt Salaried

Location: Position is based in Los Angeles, CA. We have been working remotely since the COVID-19 pandemic began, however qualified applicants should reside in the Metro Los Angeles region and be able to access our Los Angeles based office.

Compensation:  Salary range is $85-95K, withthe final salary to be commensurate with experience. Remote work is available with some office visits. PSR-LA offers a robust benefits package that includes employer paid healthcare, dental, vision premiums for employees and dependents, as well as paid time off, professional development and staff wellness benefits. Employees have two weeks paid vacation time, holidays and an extended break between Christmas week until the New Year.

Preferred Start Date: January 2023

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample for consideration to rchhun@psr-la.org.  

This position is open until filled. PSR-LA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, BIPOC and LGBTQ people are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Physicians for Social Responsibility - Los Angeles (PSR-LA)

PSR-LA is a physician membership organization focused on supporting environmental justice communities and promoting policies centered on the needs of frontline communities. For over a decade PSR-LA has worked with a broad range of community-based organizations, health professionals and residents who are impacted by the cumulative impacts of racism, poverty and pollution. Focusing specifically on issues of toxic chemicals, air pollution, healthy land uses, equitable development, and the threats posed by nuclear weapons, PSR-LA provides health education, research, and policy solutions and we engage a wide range of groups, communities, and health professionals. Our work builds power for collective action to protect human health and the environment.