Our client, the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, a nonprofit organization and National Historic Landmark, is seeking an experienced Director of Finance and Administration. The Director of Finance and Administration will oversee the financial and administrative systems, including finance, accounting, contracts, IT/technology, human resources, and administration. In addition, this position is a member of the leadership team reporting to the President & CEO and will be involved in a range of strategic planning and internal initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Finance:

• Manage all day-to-day accounting functions of Ford House, including ensuring quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting;
• Maintain, design, and improve fiscal policies and procedures;
• Direct and manage the Finance staff;
• Own compliance functions, including annual financial audit, 990 tax preparation, and grant reporting;
• Lead the annual budget process and monitors spending;
• Prepare monthly financial statements and budget to actual reports for the management team and quarterly for the Board of Directors;
• Lead annual benefits review/selection and support open enrollment process;
• Oversee bi-weekly payroll process.

Human Resources:

• Supervises the Talent & Culture Manager and the general human resources of the organization:
• Develop and drive initiatives to recruit, retain and develop staff & volunteers;
• Oversee the administration of the organization's human resource policies, programs, practices, and compensation & benefit plans with a focus on talent relations, retention, and the performance management process;
• Ensure the organization is compliant with all governmental filing requirements;
• Advise leadership, managers, and directors on managing personnel matters, including onboarding, exit interviews, grievances, staff counseling, disciplinary action terminations, promotions, etc.

Administration:

• Supervises the Administrative Manager and the general administration of the organization.
• Oversee the relationship with the outsourced IT vendor.

Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. Master's/MBA/CPA/CMA preferred;
• Minimum ten years of experience, preferably in the nonprofit industry, in the areas of budgeting, financial reporting, human resources, and administration, with progressively increasing responsibility;
• Minimum of three years supervising staff;
• Excellent computer skills; proficiency with QuickBooks and spreadsheets required;
• Ability to think strategically while also managing the day-to-day details required;
• Experience on a leadership team preferred;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.

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Located in Grosse Pointe Shores, the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House was the family home of Edsel, Eleanor, and their children. Guests from all over the world visit the estate, which includes the historic residence and outbuilding, 87 acres of grounds including a Butterfly House and Garden, and a new Visitor Center with exhibits, dining, shopping, and special events spaces.

The Ford House is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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