Director of ERP Finance and Analytics

Job Title: Director of ERP Finance and Analytics

Department: CFO

Location: Remote/Virtual within the continental US

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Classification: Exempt

Position type: Full-Time Employee

Anticipated Pay Range at Commencement of Employment: $106,000 - $146,000 per year

 

Blue Star Families

Blue Star Families is a growing non-profit (Military Service Organization (MSO)) with a history of delivering innovative solutions. We're the team that senior DoD leaders seek out when they want ground truth on issues facing our military families. Our team members are motivated individuals that help each other do remarkable things for military families to bridge the civilian-military divide every day.   We deliver first-class solutions that transform the military experience for military family members.  We operate in an agile arena where great minds come together to make life better for military members and their families.  We focus on data-driven insights while understanding the value of spirited storytelling.   And we do all this in a highly flexible, virtual environment with great benefits!  Our diverse and inclusive environment fosters a sense of belonging among our team resulting in innovative and creative decision-making.

Are you ready to make a difference for the families of those who serve our great nation?  We are the ideal match for the innovator, the out-of-the-box, strategic thinker who understands the value of social impact.

 

General Description

Blue Star Families is seeking an energetic, organized, results-oriented Director of ERP Finance and Analytics  to manage the financial support for the Field organization, Reporting/Analytics optimization and oversee the launch and on-going oversight of the JAMIS ERP system. This position reports to the CFO. The desired candidate will have previous experience in corporate finance, change management and proven success in financial technology platform transformations.

 

Key Job Functions

• Manage JAMIS ERP platform for the organization which includes Accounting, Expense, Corp Card, Payroll, HR and Purchasing modules.
• Review existing company reporting/analytic tools and processes and develop a strategy to implement changes to enhance, simplify and optimize.
• Manage all financial support for the Field Chapter & Outpost department including revenue tracking, expense management and budgeting.
• Act as the primary Finance position in the management of the budgeting, financials review and cost analysis with the organization’s Chapters Team.
• Support and collaborate with the Chapters’ Executive Directors and Development Team in the preparation and compilation of Grant/Donor applications
• Collaborate and support in leveraging the company’s new ERP system with untapped reporting functionality and data analytics.
• Develop budgeting and strategic planning in BSF’s Chapters Expansion modeling and other initiatives.
• Provide support and new efficiencies ideas in the organization’s tracking and recording of Gifts-In-Kind donations.
• Support, coordinate and assist in donor development for the Field function that can include cash and gift-in-kind revenue streams
• Support annual Audits and align with GAAP, GAS (Government Auditing Standards) and BSF policies; implement corrective actions where needed.
• Prepare and present periodic (monthly, quarterly, annual) financial data or reports as needed to support organizational internal and board reporting requirements.
• Meet regularly and provide support to Chapter Executive Directors.
• Collaborate with HR/Ops teams on process improvements and procedures.
• Other duties as required.

 

Required Experience, Skills & Background

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in finance, business or a related field required
• 7+ years of experience in finance leadership role 
• Experience in systems integration and change management a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with a high proficiency in Excel
• Financial reporting to various organizational levels (Department Heads, Managers, Executives, BOD)
• Class-Project\cost accounting, Budget-versus-Actuals analysis
• Budget modeling, Job Cost, Net Assets, USG contracting a plus
• Experience with financial & Accounting technology platforms, preferably JAMIS,  Salesforce, Zoom/Teams, Tableau and Power-BI
• Strong business acumen and communication skills
• Experience in leadership & relationship management
• Ability to plan, multi-task and manage time effectively
• Strong written and record keeping ability for reports
• Flexible and able to operate in fast-paced, changing environment 
• Excellent computer and database skills
• Ability to make decisions without supervision
• Ability to grow and change with the organization
• Occasional travel is required
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to carry out key job functions
• Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 30 lbs

 

Desired Experience, Skills & Background

• Experience in a Fortune 100 financial leadership role
• Familiarity with the military community
• Working knowledge of Google Apps
• Extensive experience with technology change management

 

More About Blue Star Families

Blue Star Families empowers military and Veteran families to thrive by connecting them with their civilian neighbors — both people and organizations — to create strong communities of mutual support. We believe we're all stronger when we take care of one another.

Our groundbreaking research is raising the nation's awareness of the unique challenges of military family life. With the help of neighbors across the country, Blue Star Families is overcoming the isolation and alienation of frequent moves, deployments, and reduced support from the government. Our innovative programs are solving specific challenges for military families, including fighting economic insecurity with resources that foster spouse career development, creating family strength with rich family programming, and providing critical peer support for caregivers, whose numbers are only increasing.

Blue Star Families is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 

 

EEO Policy

Blue Star Families is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Why Blue Star Families?

• Virtual/remote nonprofit organization that moves with you (position specific)
• Career growth opportunities
• Excellent benefits (403(b) with matching, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Communications Allowance, and more)
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Leave for Active Duty Military Spouses
• On-the-job professional development training
• Front-line opportunity to positively impact the military experience
• Competitive salaries
• Workplace flexibility