Cheyenne River Youth Project (CRYP) invites a Finance Director to lead accounting, payroll, grants administration, compliance, HR, and a small finance team from our Eagle Butte, South Dakota campus. This leadership role partners with the Deputy Director and CEO to shape budgeting and long term sustainability. CRYP operates two full service youth centers, including the 25,000+ square foot Cokata Wiconi teen center, delivering recreation, arts, technology, workforce development, family services, and Lakota values rooted programming. Join a mission driven, community focused organization that prioritizes investing in staff and ongoing learning.
Benefits
- Health Insurance: CRYP covers 75% of single-coverage premiums
- Retirement: 401(k) with a 3% employer match
- Dental: Optional coverage via payroll deduction
- Supplemental Insurance: Access to AFLAC and Colonial Life
- Paid Time Off: Accrues with tenure; includes personal and sick leave
- Holidays: Indigenous holiday schedule with floating days
- Professional Development: Funding available
- Relocation & Housing: Assistance available depending on situation
Responsibilities
- Oversee all accounting activities in QuickBooks, including accounts payable, deposits, invoicing, payroll, reconciliations, and purchase orders
- Maintain balance of check registers and ensure timely, accurate processing of all financial transactions
- Supervise social enterprise financial systems, including daily closeouts, catering bids, collections, and reconciliations
- Prepare quarterly and annual reconciliations; monitor tax and financial reporting compliance; support cash flow forecasting
- Lead annual budget development in collaboration with all departments
- Facilitate weekly budget meetings with staff covering active grants, funder requirements, spending reviews, and amendment planning
- Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports, funder reports, investment summaries, and cash flow statements for leadership and the Board of Directors
- Analyze financial trends and organizational health; advise the Deputy Director and CEO on financial decisions and strategic planning
- Maintain complete documentation and archival of all funding awards
- Support grant proposals with budget development, financial documentation, and proposal review
- Track donations and ensure timely donor acknowledgment
- Manage direct mail database and bulk mailings in coordination with the Communications Director
- Maintain personnel records, administer the timekeeping system, process payroll, and file payroll taxes
- Track staff hours for grant reporting purposes
- Administer employee benefits orientation including 401(k), health, dental, and supplemental insurance
- Manage organizational insurance coverage: general liability, auto, property, workers' compensation, and employee coverage
- Conduct State and Tribal background checks and drug testing for new hires; maintain and secure employee files
- Coordinate annual audits, compilations, and desk audits with independent auditors and financial consultants
- Develop and review financial policies, procedures, and system controls
- Supervise and support the development of finance department staff
- Manage CRYP's Family Services program in coordination with finance and programming staff
- Maintain the facilities and building rental calendar
- Track and record volunteer hours; engage donors as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, nonprofit financial management, or a related field
- Proficiency with QuickBooks, spreadsheets, and data management systems
- Experience managing, forecasting, and reporting on organizational finances
- Knowledge of financial compliance and regulatory requirements
- Experience preparing financial statements, identifying trends, and producing quarterly/annual reports
- Valid South Dakota driver's license (or ability to obtain one)
- Must pass background check and drug screening
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, nonprofit financial management, or a related field
- Proficiency with QuickBooks, spreadsheets, and data management systems
- Experience managing, forecasting, and reporting on organizational finances
- Knowledge of financial compliance and regulatory requirements
- Experience preparing financial statements, identifying trends, and producing quarterly/annual reports
- Valid South Dakota driver's license (or ability to obtain one)
- Must pass background check and drug screening
- 5+ years of nonprofit finance and grants management experience
- Knowledge of governmental accounting methods
- Experience with personnel management
- Familiarity with American Indian communities
- First Aid / Safety certification or willingness to be trained
About CRYP
CRYP began in 1988 inside a former Eagle Butte bar as a safe after school space for children in need. Today the organization runs two full service youth centers, including the Cokata Wiconi teen center over 25,000 square feet, offering recreation, arts, technology, workforce development, family services, and cultural programming anchored in Lakota values. We are a community institution that is committed to investing in our staff. If you are willing to learn, CRYP is willing to teach.
