Director of Finance

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

 

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Director of Finance provides leads all financial activities of the overall organization including, but not limited to: budgeting, forecasting, reporting and compliance. This position is responsible for maximizing the return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems. The Director of Finance is accountable for the accounting operations of the organization, to include the production of periodic financial reports for management, Board of Directors and external stakeholders, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, oversight of payroll processing with 3rd party provider, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk. This position directly reports to the Executive Director.

This position is a Full-Time/Exempt classified position, consisting of  37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The position comes with a competitive benefit package that offers medical, dental and vision insurance, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance, as well as a generous paid time off and retirement plan, as detailed below. Job experience is considered with salary offer. The starting annual salary is $84,000 up to $100,000 commensurate with experience.

BENEFITS:

·         401(k) Employer paid Base and Matching contribution benefit

·         Agency paid 100% of employees Medical Insurance premium

·         Agency paid $25,000 Life Insurance

·         Agency paid Long Term Disability coverage

·         Vision, Dental, Additional Life and Short-Term Disability insurance available

·         Paid vacation & sick leave

·         13 Paid Holidays per Year

·         Referral bonus program

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.       Summarizes, forecasts, advises, and recommends to Executive Director, Planning & Development Committee and Board of Directors, with respect to the organization’s business activity and financial position in areas such as revenue, expenses and net assets, technology (IT), and the overall operation of the organization.

2.       Acts as Risk Manager of the organization and advises management on key elements of the company’s risk profile, ensures internal controls, implements best practices and maintains insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities.

3.       Arranges for external financial audit as well as audits of the 401k and worker’s compensation programs. Prepare necessary reports and execute the federal and state requirements as well as the lawful and ethical standards required to maintain the organization’s nonprofit 501(c)(3) status.

4.       Participates in formulating and administering the organization’s policies and developing long range goals and objectives in accordance with the organization’s financial goals. Annually, facilitates the organization’s budget development process.

5.       Ensures efficient transaction processing systems, debt financing, cash balances and maintains banking relationships. Advises on capital acquisition and disposition decisions as well as matters of resource allocation

6.       Supervises the Accounting and IT Departments. Responsible for the supervision of the Department by either direct or indirect means. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the agency’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance required (Master’s/CPA preferred). Five years supervisory experience is preferred.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Highly proficient computer skills and comfortable with software programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Sage and e-mail applications.

• Interpersonal skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to ideas of others.

• Oral communication skills – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Actively participates in organizational meetings.

• Written communication skills – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs.

• Teamwork skills – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.

• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with dignity and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and statistics.

REASONING:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established policies and procedural guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and climb stairs. The employee occasionally is required to bend stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, and crouch. The employee occasionally is required to lift up to 24 lbs. The job requires the employee to use the left and right hand for repetitive actions for simple grasping and fine manipulating. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Apply Here:  https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/b73451ad-6a41-4170-af45-88a7262fb824/Community-Link-Inc