The Case Foundation (www.casefoundation.org) was created by Steve Case, AOL founder and former Chairman of Time Warner and his wife Jean (Foundation CEO). The Foundation provides a variety of support to new and existing public charities including strategic direction, funding of operations, direct contributions and management support. The Foundation intends to launch and/or support new and emerging charities as an ongoing strategic objective. There will be a strong interest in charities that bring innovative solutions to accomplish their missions with a strong technology orientation. The Foundation will often provide “seed capital” to fledgling charities and will serve in a capacity similar to a private sector venture capital firm.
Presently, in addition to its direct contributions activities, the Foundation is actively involved in the direct support of two other charities: Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure (www.abc2.org) and PlayPumps (www.playpumps.org)
The Foundation and these two charities are co-located along with a number of Case enterprises in Northwest Washington, DC. The two principal entities are at this location. Revolution, LLC is the holding company for Steve Case’s new business enterprises (Revolution Health Care, FlexCars and Revolution Resorts). Ka Po’e Hana, LLC, manages the Case Family office (personal affairs) and provides the financial and administrative support to the non profits.
The Position
This newly created position reports directly to John Richardson, the Chief Operating Officer of Ka Po’e Hana, LLC. The position has dotted line reporting to Ben Binswanger the Foundation’s Chief Operating Officer and requires direct contract with the Chief Executive Officers of all three charitable organizations.
The Director of Finance is responsible for all accounting and financial matters for three nonprofit entities, including administrative operations – human resources, insurance and IT systems. Supports and advises the Chief Executive Officers and the Boards of Directors in all financial matters pertaining to the nonprofits.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Primary contact for all financial related inquiries. Meets regularly with department heads to facilitate regular, clear two-way communications.
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Responsible for all accounting, tax and audit functions.
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Directs and helps prepare all financial reports, including income statements and balance sheets that conform to US GAAP standards, cash flow statements and reports for government regulatory agencies.
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Serves as liaison with CPA firm by preparing all required financial records and reports for the audits and tax returns.
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Develop and prepare basic periodic financial reports including special purpose reports requested by management of the charities.
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Review periodic financial reports and assist management in interpreting results.
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Works with the CEO’s/COO’s and other staff to prepare the annual operating budgets for recommendation to the Boards of Directors.
- Analyzes budget to actual expense reports and suggests methods of improving the planning process.
- Supervises cash and investments; works with banks and/or brokers to make sure organization’s funds are prudently managed and invested, and that funds are available for approved grants.
- Responsible for the organization’s risk management functions.
- Oversees the human resources function and payroll operations.
- Acts as primary liaison with IT department for all finance related Information Technology functions, including data security.
- Insures that all day-to-day business functions necessary are handled, including the payment of vendors, consultants, and grants.
Ideal candidate will possess a number of important competencies and traits including: highly developed communication skills; executive presence and stature; an ability to effectively interact with other business executives; utmost discretion; strategic, creative thinker; strong planning and organizational skills; ability to synthesize complex information; excellent analytical and problem solving skills; good judgment; decisiveness.
Qualifications:
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BS in Accounting or Finance: CPA.
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Expertise in nonprofit GAAP and FASB standards and related IRS guidelines.
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At least 8-10 years relevant accounting and financial management experience.
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Excellent computer and software skills including familiarity with Great Plains
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Experience overseeing Human Resource function
This high visibility position will allow for long-term growth and offers the opportunity to support the charitable mission of many new and progressive socially oriented initiatives.
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