Finance Manager, Tech Hubs
Company: Tulsa Community Foundation
Location: Tulsa
Posted on: October 2, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:Background:Tulsa Innovation Labs LLC (TIL) is a
tech-led economic development organization headquartered in Tulsa,
OK pioneered by the George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF) and
supported operationally by the Tulsa Community Foundation (TCF).
The organization is responsible for catalyzing Tulsa's leadership
in advanced industries such as energy tech, advanced air mobility,
virtual health, and cyber. We believe that by building a
world-class tech hub in America's heartland, we unlock opportunity
for all. The organization was founded in January 2020 and has
already experienced significant momentum including its $38.2M Build
Back Better Regional Challenge win and EDA Tech Hubs Designation
alongside $51M in awarded implementation funding. Now, TIL is
emerging from startup-phase and has established itself as a system
hub and community leader, requiring additional emphasis on
scaling-up operations and organizational capacity. Position
Summary:The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the
organization's financial modeling and strategy development, risk
assessment, and reporting to support organizational growth and
sustainability. This role will also be responsible for supporting
the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical
processes of the organization. This role reports to the Head of
Operations and involves working closely with various entities to
provide insightful financial analysis and strategic recommendations
to senior leadership.Responsibilities / Essential Job Function:The
Finance Manager will ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
for TIL operations, federal grants and external funding sources, as
well as all affiliated grant-funded component projects. The Finance
Manager will perform professional finance and accounting work of a
complex nature and requires a thorough understanding of accounting
principles, financial modeling and compliance.This role will
support TIL's operational financial management including annual
budgeting and monthly forecasting, establishing internal controls
processes and policies, and providing oversight and analysis for
TIL grant expenditures. Key responsibilities will include but not
be limited to: Lead developing financial models to support
decision-making processes, including leading the yearly-planning
process Work closely with senior management to align financial
strategies with overall business objectivesEnsure accuracy and
completeness of financial information presented to managementManage
the creation and management of project budgets, ensuring alignment
with financial plansPrepare and present financial reports,
forecasts, and analysis to senior management and stakeholdersEnter,
review, code and process all invoices, ensuring expenditures are
properly coded and recordedComprehend and share with TIL team all
grant requirements related to expenditures to ensure all sub
awardees remain compliantManage stakeholders to provide expertise
and partnership in the development of grant-funded projects or
programs Develop and implement audit compliance documentation
processes and support team adoption of policies Promote
communication and facilitate information sharing and efficient
workflow with internal and external teamsContinuously evaluate and
enhance grant tracking systems, databases, and reporting processes
to improve efficiency and accuracyOther duties as reasonably
requestedRequirements:Education & Experience:Bachelor's degree in
Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (Master's
degree/MBA or CPA preferred)Demonstrated experience in complex
financial analysis, budgeting, and forecastingMinimum of five years
direct experience in accounting or finance roleGrant administration
experience a plusAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and
financial software/tools Strong analytical and project management
skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to
manage multiple projects and collaborate with team members
Competencies, Skills & Abilities:To be successful in this role, you
must have excellent communication, organizational and project
management skills. You must also have the ability to actively
listen, engage and connect with a diverse group of people,
fostering meaningful relationships with our partners. Our team must
be nimble and adaptable to the growing and changing needs of our
organization and stakeholder groups, creating solutions and
improving processes to achieve TIL goals. Integrity - honesty and
directness in all things, especially with respect to the true
status of initiatives and when in need of help and support from
teammates and stakeholders. Intentionality - the desire to act now,
and not later, on tasks and initiatives. Exhibit a hunger for
success and results. Interest - an attitude of constant learning,
curiosity, and humility with respect to what has yet to be
understood. Interconnectedness - respect and appreciation for
teammates and stakeholders: their backgrounds, skills, history,
challenges, fears, and expectations that influence how approach
shared tasks and relationships. Organized - Demonstrated ability to
manage complex, sometimes conflicting, objectives and tasks.
Decisive - Demonstrated ability to act even with incomplete
information. Collaborative - Demonstrated ability to convene,
facilitate, and develop shared understanding. Intelligent -
Demonstrated ability to understand quickly and exhibit good
judgement. Communicative - Demonstrated ability to listen to
understand, and to share information with others simply and
directly. Required Knowledge/Skills:Strong execution skills, with
attention to detail (reflected through partnerships created, grants
executed, initiatives designed) Developing and managing complex
financial modeling, accounting records, and audit complianceStrong
project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and
meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentCompetent and comfortable
leading external partnership conversations (reflected through grant
implementation and regular monitoring convos) Leadership with an
instinct for taking the initiativeAbility to work cross
functionally to manage the identification and addressing of
portfolio needs. Proven team player with an ability to work
cross-functionally and across shifting prioritiesProven ability to
successfully manage the identification and addressing of company
needsProven ability to look at challenges strategically and
formulate creative solutionsUnderstanding of federal grant
opportunities and funding sourcesExperience leading projects with
external stakeholders at partner organizationsStrong
organizational, time management, project management and
problem-solving skills, with ability to balance competing
priorities and deliverables, requiredProficiency in Microsoft
Office Suite, Google Suite, Zoom, Asana, Adobe, SlackProficiency in
QuickBooks, NetSuite, or other bookkeeping applications or ERP
systemsAbility to balance having fun while getting top results at
workPhysical Requirements: Communicate: Frequent phone, in-person,
and messaging communication via various platforms. Must be able to
exchange information effectively and accurately in all elements of
verbal and written communication. Operate: Constant operation of
computer, phones, and other office productivity tools. Willingness
and ability to travel between program and related stakeholder
locations, and service provider/vendor offices as required. Hours &
Location:Position is based in Tulsa within TIL headquarters located
at 3 North Cheyenne Ave. Typical work hours are Monday - Friday
from 8:00 to 5:00, with flexibility required for various events,
meetings, and relevant business needs. Benefits and Compensation:As
part of our overall compensation package, we offer work/life
flexibility, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and
generous retirements contributions designed to support you and your
family. Details:100% employer paid medical, dental, and long-term
disability for full-time employees only. Option to add vision and
dependents.401K employee and employer contributionsPaid time off to
support you while you are out of the office.Paid holidays so our
employees can spend time with those they care about.Employer paid
AD&D life insurance, with employee option to add supplemental
life insurance.PIf892c548a0f5-25660-35436693
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