Local Motion is a grassroots advocacy organization focused on transportation equity. Our mission is to provide walking, biking, and transit solutions to meet people’s everyday transportation needs. We are based in Columbia, MO.

Local Motion is hiring a Finance Director to manage all of our administrative operations, financial record-keeping, and financial reporting. This position will work closely with Local Motion’s leadership team.

• Full-time position (salaried, exempt)
• Compensation: $45,000/year
• Benefits:
• 20 days Vacation/Illness/Personal paid leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Group health insurance
• Retirement contribution (employer match up to 4% of salary)
• Personal cell phone stipend ($50/month)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Commuter incentive
• Professional development funding
• Flexible schedule
• Option to work from home 1 day/week

What We’re Looking For

The ideal person for this position is someone who:

• Is personally committed to the idea of walking, biking, using a wheelchair, or riding the bus to get around town. We believe in practicing what we preach because it is critical to our advocacy mission.
• Has the computer skills to use email, internet, QuickBooks Online, and Microsoft Office or G Suite on a daily basis 
• Has extensive experience with QuickBooks Online and is familiar with generally accepted accounting principles
• Has skills and experience in invoicing, compiling financial reports, and managing payroll, benefits, and policies
• Is very detail-oriented and organized
• Is self-directed and able to work independently
• Sees themselves as a good fit with Local Motion’s Core Values and will use these values to guide how they do business (https://lomocomo.org/about/)
• Publicly supports the mission of Local Motion and will represent Local Motion positively in the community

Local Motion strives to have a diverse staff that represents our community. We particularly encourage people of color, people with disability experience, and people connected to communities with limited economic opportunity to apply. If you think you’re a good fit for the position but aren’t sure you have all the skills and experience we’re looking for, we still strongly encourage you to apply.

Local Motion values inclusion, diversity, and equity, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, or disability.

Position Description

The Finance Director is responsible for running the business operations of Local Motion, including maintaining our meticulous financial records, generating financial reports, and ensuring the business remains current with best-practice operational policies. The position also provides general support to Local Motion staff by handling administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

Core Mission Support

Financial Management

• Maintain accurate and detailed accounting records in QuickBooks Online, in partnership with external accounting firm
• Assist in the design, revision and maintenance of accounting systems, policies, and procedures
• Scan, notate, and file receipts and financial documentation electronically
• Pay bills; prepare checks for authorized signers
• Invoice consulting clients and reimbursement grants (monthly, quarterly)
• Monitor spending on grants and contracts to ensure that projects are financially on track
• Monitor income, expenses, and staff time allocations by funding source to ensure that the business is on track in comparison to the annual budget
• Prepare annual budget, in partnership with Local Motion leadership team
• Determine grant and contract funding available in the fiscal year, and estimated expenses by funding source
• Determine line items to increase or decrease in comparison to previous years
• Collect quotes for insurance, account subscriptions, etc. to ensure efficient use of resources
• Assemble data for 990 tax return, in partnership with external accounting firm

People, Policies, & Compliance

• Update staff manual with current benefits and policies (annually)
• Monitor, research, and make recommendations for staying current with best practice policies and procedures
• Onboard new employees (hiring paperwork, initiate payroll and benefits)
• Prepare and submit payroll in Gusto (2x/month)
• Submit retirement benefit contributions (2x/month)
• Maintain succession planning documentation (procedures, accounts, contacts, grant and contract start/stop dates)
• Ensure Local Motion remains compliant with laws and agreements in grant and consulting contracts

Reporting

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports; present reports to CEO and Board Treasurer
• Prepare grant financial reports
• Assist CEO with strategic plan reports

Administrative Support

• Answer Local Motion office phone
• Pick up mail from post office weekly
• Deposit checks at bank occasionally
• Assist Local Motion staff with scheduling meetings
• Assist Local Motion staff with advocacy issues, as needed

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use a computer and phone for record-keeping and communication
• Ability to travel independently throughout Columbia

 

Apply

To apply, please submit the following application materials to Chief Development Officer, Annette Triplett ([email protected]), by November 20, 2022:

1.     Cover letter

2.    Résumé

 

Our Hiring Process & Timeline

1.     Application review

• Our hiring team will review each application that we receive. We'll check if the application is complete (including the materials we requested above), and we'll assess the applicant's skills and experience in comparison to our position needs.
• Timeline: Week of November 21

2.    Interviews

• We'll invite our top candidates to interview with our hiring team. We prefer in-person interviews, but we're also open to Zoom interviews. We typically interview 3-4 people.
• We will send our interview questions out before the interview so candidates have an opportunity to think about their responses ahead of time.
• We value the time and effort candidates put into preparing for and completing an interview with Local Motion. We will provide a $50 cash stipend to each person who completes an interview.
• Timeline: Week of November 28

3.    Hiring offer

• Based on the application materials and interviews, we'll offer the position to our top candidate.
• Timeline: By December 2

4.    Position start

• We'd like the new Finance Director to start as soon as possible, but we understand the start date will be dependent on their availability.
• Timeline: Preferred start by mid-December