ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

The South Baltimore Gateway Partnership (SBGP) is a rapidly growing, nimble, and entrepreneurial community economic development authority working in a collection of neighborhoods in the South Baltimore Gateway Community Impact District. SBGP is a relatively new organization with a vigorous startup culture and a mandate to achieve measurable and meaningful change in the District. SBGP is funded with approximately $7 million/year in public funds, of which a portion is awarded as grants and the rest is contracted with vendors to improve neighborhoods. More information is available at www.sbgpartnership.org.

JOB SUMMARY

The South Baltimore Gateway Partnerships is seeking a full-time Financial Operations Manager temporarily between February and June 30, 2022. The primary goal of this role is to ensure that SBGP financially operates efficiently, effectively, transparently, professionally, and ethically. The ideal candidate is great with basic accounting, extremely organized, detail oriented while sharing a passion for improving Baltimore neighborhoods.

Reports to: Deputy Director

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Finance, Billing and Payments (60%)

• Coordinate, track, and manage the approval of payment requests from grantees

and vendors, and submit approved requests for processing

• Review payment requests for completeness, accuracy, budget limits, compliance

with generally accepted accounting principles, and other requirements (e.g. City

MBE/WBE participation)

• Identify delayed or interrupted payments, and work with staff, vendors and

grantees to resolve any issues

• Maintain and ensure compliance of vendor documents, vendor contracts, payment requests and related documentation

• Reconcile organizational credit card transactions, collect receipts, and coordinate

payment processing

• Provide support to the Deputy Director for annual financial audits as needed

Budget Management (20%)

• Maintain and monitor accurate budget-to-actual reports confirming the amount spent on each project compared to budget

• Maintain and monitor accurate budget-to-actual reports confirming the amount

spent in compliance with City MBE/WBE participation goals, when they apply to a

given project

Compliance and Administration (10%)

• Assist the Deputy Director in maintaining compliance with MBE/WBE participation requirements

• Provide periodical support such as collecting program management and training documents as well as other administrative and logistical assistance

Procurement (10%)

• Assist other staff in administering procurements of services and supplies,

including Requests for Proposals (RFP)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of accounting operations related experience, preferably with a progressively responsible nonprofit or public organization

• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite- Word and Excel

• Knowledge and experience with ethics in finances

• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills

• Excellent organizational, project management and time-management skills

• Prior experience with working with minimal supervision and demonstrated ability to work independently

• Access to reliable transportation for in-person meetings, community events and site visits within the South Baltimore, MD vicinity (during evenings and weekends)

• Must be a Baltimore City resident

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in finance, accounting, public administration,

business administration, or a related field

• 5+ years experience in an accounting related role for a non-profit or public administration industry

• Proficiency with QuickBooks

• Strong knowledge of Baltimore City MBE/WBE rules

• Familiarity with Baltimore City communities

• Residence in the South Baltimore Gateway District

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental and vision benefits

• Paid time-off and 12 paid holidays annually

• Stipends for transportation and cell phone usage

TIMELINE, LOCATION & COMPENSATION

• Employment Status: Full-Time | Exempt | Temporary Employee | approximately February 2022 through June 30, 2022

• Compensation: $26.44 to $31.25/hour

• Schedule: 40 hours per week, including during core business hours of 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday-Friday

• Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, SGBP’s staff is temporarily 90% telework. While some meetings are held via video conferencing, other meetings will be in-person for site visits, and community events during evenings and weekends

• While most meetings are held via video conferencing, other meetings will be in-person for site visits and community events, occasionally during evenings and weekends. Any in-person meetings will be socially distanced and require use of masks.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

By law, all employees must (1) Attend and comply with Baltimore City training and ethics requirements, (2) File annual financial disclosure statements (except for

clerical employees), and (3) Must be a Baltimore City resident.

SBGP is an equal opportunity employer.