Job Title: Finance Director

Reports to: President and CEO

 Job Summary:

Camp Aranzazu is searching for a detail-oriented, growth-focused individual to join our Directors’ Team!  The Finance Director will serve in a hands-on position responsible for safeguarding assets, all accounting operations, and maintaining strong internal controls for both Camp Aranzazu and for the Camp Aranzazu Foundation.  This role provides an individual with finance, accounting, administrative, and operational expertise the opportunity to creatively structure accounting operations and problem-solve in a high-growth, mission-driven organization that has the highest standards in every category of camping operations.   It is a detail-oriented operational position, with the added-on skills as a strategic, analytical, operational thinker. This position works closely with the President and CEO, as well as the Camp Director, Development Director, and Operations Director.  The position can be based at the campsite in Rockport, or in Houston if the candidate is willing to travel to Rockport twice a month.

 Why Join Camp Aranzazu:

Camp Aranzazu offers a compensation package including health benefits covered by the employer, 401k matching, vacation, and professional development. The position’s salary is $85,000 and can be negotiated based on experience. Located near Rockport, Camp Aranzazu (pronounced ah RAN zuh zoo) is a nonprofit, year-round residential camp for campers of all ages and abilities.  “Aranzazu” is a Basque term that means “a spiritual place requiring a difficult path to reach.”

Essential Job Duties:

• Develop financial planning, budgeting, cash flow and investment priorities
• Serve as a financial operations management liaison to the Finance Committee and to the Board, effectively communicating and presenting critical financial and operations matters
• Contribute to the fulfillment of Camp’s strategic goals as well as overall management of the organization
• Represent the organization externally, as necessary, particularly in banking and vendor relationships
• Manage accounting systems in Quickbooks, Gazebo, and Ramp.
• Oversee annual audit and preparation of 990
• Preparation of the detail daily operations of accounting: deposits, disbursements, payroll, general ledger
• Prepare monthly reconciliations

Experience and Skills:

• B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited institution or comparable relevant experience, CPA preferred
• A minimum of five years experience in finance/accounting, preferably in the nonprofit finance and accounting sector
• Experience working with all levels of staff with demonstrated ability to establish trust and relationships and leading through others
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Quickbooks, and ability to learn other computer programs
• Superior organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to proofread, edit, and verify the accuracy of information
• Capacity to self-travel between Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and Rockport
• The work is performed in an office-based environment and requires the ability to sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and to speak, hear, and see with close vision

To Apply:

Email your resume and cover letter to Kurt Podeszwa, President and CEO, at kurt@camparanzazu.org. Inquiries regarding this position may also be addressed through email. Only candidates identified for further consideration will be contacted. Please note that three professional references and a background and credit check will be required from all finalists prior to an offer being made.

Camp Aranzazu is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Experience and Skills:

• B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited institution or comparable relevant experience, CPA preferred
• A minimum of five years experience in finance/accounting, preferably in the nonprofit finance and accounting sector
• Experience working with all levels of staff with demonstrated ability to establish trust and relationships and leading through others
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Quickbooks, and ability to learn other computer programs
• Superior organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to proofread, edit, and verify the accuracy of information
• Capacity to self-travel between Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and Rockport
• The work is performed in an office-based environment and requires the ability to sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and to speak, hear, and see with close vision