Director of Finance and Operations

Job Description

The Director of Finance/Operations oversees the business and finance operations for the DCH. A strategic partner in the financial planning of the organization, the Director of Finance/Operations works closely with the Executive Director, Office Manager, Treasurer, Finance /Operations Committee, and other members of the leadership team to plan and manage the DCH $1.4M+ annual operations in support of our mission and strategic objectives.

About Us

The Delaware Center for Horticulture inspires individuals and communities through the power of plants. Since 1977, we have cultivated a greener community by creating and maintaining the first Urban Farm in the city of Wilmington, beautifying public landscapes, planting and advising on the placement of urban trees, mobilizing volunteers, and hosting community events and educational programs, including our Branches to Chances® Return to Work program and our Neighborhood Tree Steward Program. Because much of our work occurs in low-income neighborhoods with higher rates of disease, environmental contamination, and poor access to healthy foods, our educational efforts also emphasize the personal health and sustainability benefits of gardening.

Duties & Responsibilities

– Preparing and maintaining Delaware Center for Horticulture’s financial position to include managing all
business transactions and general ledger in adherence with non-profit accounting principles
– Prepares and reviews monthly financial reports in a timely manner to support management and report
financial position including: profit & loss, balance sheet, budget vs actual, and reports on the financial activity
to organizational leadership, including the Board of Directors
– Works with the executive director to prepare the annual budget and salary plan
– Safeguards DCH assets by enforcing sound internal controls, performing account reconciliation, and preparing
the financial records required for annual audit (performed with outside auditors)
– Oversees business operations and functions, working with program staff and leadership on program
enhancement/ refinement with an emphasis on measuring program sustainability and impact
– With support of the Office Manager, administers the DCH benefits program and salary structure including
benchmarking surveys every three years.
– Manages other business functions for the DCH including (but not limited to) grant support, contract review,
insurance and risk management
– Supports financial planning for capital projects and facilities assessment, and works with the director of
facilities, executive director, facilities and finance committees to fund and prioritize those projects

Education and Experience

– Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, with minimum 5 years of experience in financial management,
preferably with a nonprofit entity
– Hands on knowledge of accounting for a $1M+ business/ enterprise
– Proficiency in Monthly and Annual P&L reporting
– Proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite and Excel
– Experience with contractual revenue /sponsorship/ grants management
– Understanding and ability to implement accrual-based accounting practices including setting up deferred
revenue and prepaid expense schedules.
– Knowledge of CRM (customer relationship management) software

Additional Information

Supervisor and Sources of Collaboration
Reports to Executive Director
Collaborates with the Leadership Team

Work Environment and Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
– The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work
environment.
– The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and be able to carry, move and set up
necessary supplies and equipment.
– Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
– Schedule flexibility/ some remote work will be considered

Salary and Compensation
Part-time, hourly, $38-$42/hr commensurate with experience and qualifications

Application Instructions

Please send a cover letter, resume and three professional references to:careers@thedch.org (Please reference Director of Finance and Operations in email subject line)

For information about the Delaware Center for Horticulture’s mission, values and programs, please visit www.thedch.org. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Position open until filled. No phone calls please.