One significant difference between successful and failing nonprofit organizations is attention to finances. Availability of timely and relevant financial information, cash flow management, including timely payment of bills and collection of revenues, forecasting, resource planning and allocation, effective financial controls, and nurturing donor, vendor, and banking relationships are all key to running a solid organization. Our firm president, Eric Haukkala, CPA, MBA, has over 15 years of experience working with nonprofits and is himself treasurer of a foundation. He oversees all the firm financial management services.
Organizations governed by volunteers often experience leadership turnover, as directors are often pressed for time as they juggle other commitments. While typically experts in their own professions, directors may not have experience in managing a nonprofit. Retaining a Haukkala CPA Executive Director provides the expertise and leadership continuity organizations need to grow and prosper.
We provide A knowledgeable Executive Director with a strong financial background to provide day-to-day back-office services and advise organization leadership.